Future Operations Lead

Astrion$130K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in tactical and strategic multi-domain operations
  • BA or BS degree
  • Experience prioritizing in three letter organizations and the intelligence community
  • Knowledge of electronic warfare principles and related operations
  • Strong communication skills for technical details to varied audiences
  • Ability to interpret complex documents
  • Active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

  • Liaise with intelligence and R&D to identify future capability gaps
  • Collaborate with technical teams across organizations
  • Provide subject matter expert support on operational integration
  • Manage future technology requirements across the unit
  • Support project teams with developmental initiatives
  • Travel up to 20%, approximately 3-4 weeks per quarter

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Retirement plan options and employer matching
  • Opportunities for continuing education and skill development
  • Flexible work schedules and remote work options
  • Support for travel and relocation assistance
Full Job Description
Overview

Future Operations Lead

LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO

JOB STATUS: Full-time

SALARY: $130,000 - $180,000

CLEARANCE: TS/SCI

TRAVEL: Up to 20%

The Future Operations Lead will provide technology prioritization support to USSF acquisitions and space control communities, and liaison with external organizations to support the unit's future planning and operations initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 10+ years' experience in tactical and strategic multi-domain operations
  • BA or BS degree
  • Prior experience in establishing priorities within three letter organizations and the intelligence community
  • Knowledge of electronic warfare (EW) principles and experience in EW planning and operations
  • Ability to communicate technical approaches and details to small project teams and senior audiences
  • Able to read, write, and interpret complex documents
  • Active TS/SCI clearance


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • MA or MS Degree
  • Prior experience with acquisitions and/or software engineer development
  • Prior experience in developing innovative technical solutions to emerging novel problem sets
  • Prior experience with rapid acquisitions support to space and cyber operations
  • Strong desire to keep technical skills current and remain abreast of emerging technologies and existing solutions
  • Familiarity with various SATCOM systems & RF signals
  • Prior USAF/USSF major command (MAJCOM), HQ Air Force, combatant command (COCOM), Special Operations, or Joint Staff experience


KEY FUNCTIONS
  • Liaison with intelligence, operations, and R&D communities to identify future capability gaps relevant to the unit's mission set
  • Interact with technical team members from multiple organizations in a team environment
  • Provide SME level support on operational integration topics to project teams and future development initiatives
  • Provide future technology requirements management support across the unit
  • This position could require some travel, potentially around 3-4 weeks per quarter


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