Command And Control Sme

LinQuest is seeking a Command and Control (C2) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Headquarters Space Operations Command (HQ SpOC) Deputy Commanding General – Operations (DCG-O) Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) Directorate located at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. This position provides operational C2 expertise for space mission areas.

An active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position.

The BMC3 Directorate supports the Commander of Space Force Forces (COMSPACEFOR) by ensuring BMC3 considerations are integrated with Combatant Command plans and directives. It also serves as a Super Mission Area Team ensuring enterprise-wide integration and delivery of BMC3 capabilities across all Deltas with one of their focus areas being elements supporting the Nation’s NC3 and ITW/AA capability.

In this position, you will:

• Provide technical expertise and recommendations to the Operational C2 Functional Area Manager (FAM). Support includes developing and reviewing policy regarding oversight of personnel and equipment; developing and maintaining Unit Type Codes (UTCs); developing criteria for and monitoring readiness reporting; force posturing, analysis and execution activities.
• Monitor, document, and provide viable Courses of Action (COAs) for unit readiness and deployment capabilities.
• Track development and testing of capabilities developed by Space Systems Command and capabilities provided by Space C2 Enterprise Partners (e.g., Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Battle Management, and Intelligence Community organizations).
• Collect, correlate, and monitor schedules to track progress of system development and deficiencies identified through developmental, integrated, and operational tests.
• Develop operational acceptance criteria as well as testing and fielding plans for the Space C2 system.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., HQ AF, HQ USSF, other Field Commands, Deltas, AFMC, USSPACECOM, JTF-SD, CFSCC, NSDC, and mission partners).

Required Skills/Experience:

• 3+ years of C2 experience in space mission area(s)
• Experience with providing strategic advice, technical guidance, analysis and recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to prepare quality products including briefings and staff packages for senior leaders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and turn staff products rapidly in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Ability to work with both internal and external senior leaders, offices, directorates, and action officers
• An active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Headquarters experience in the US Space Force, US Air Force, Combatant Command, SpOC, STARCOM or equivalent
• Requirements and Acquisitions experience
• Operational Acceptance experience
• Testing experience
• Understanding of Space C2 systems and Architecture (Atlas, NDPP, Kobayashi Maru, Space Surveillance Network, SPEARR/SPADOC, etc)

Compensation:

• The salary for this position ranges from approximately $100,000 to $115,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Why LinQuest?
LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers’ portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest’s corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees’ creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.

Benefits:
LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits