Space Wargaming SME

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

The Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), part of SPA's Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process & tools) to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations in support to military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters. Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF). Come be a part of a high-speed low-drag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our National Defense!

SPA has an immediate need for a highly qualified Space Wargaming Subject Matter Exepert (SME).

We are seeking a highly qualified Wargaming Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Space Force operational planning, wargaming, experimentation, and strategic analysis. The successful candidate will provide critical expertise in the design, development, and execution of wargaming scenarios that address complex space operations challenges in support of national defense objectives.

Key duties associated with this role include but are not limited to the following:

Spearhead the evaluation of Space Force future concepts through wargaming and simulation to inform future force design, concept evaluation and capability development.
• Lead the design, development, rehearsal, execution, and analysis of analytical, experiential, and educational space-focused wargames for the Space Force and joint/coalition partners.
• Engage with Space Force organizations on current and future tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPS) and capabilities to determine the Space Order of Battle for wargame execution.
• Design wargame scenarios integrating multiple space weapon systems to evaluate warfighting concepts, force postures, and strategic deterrence options.
• Provide expert input on space campaign planning, targeting, and operational risk assessment.
• Collaborate across the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and allied partners to ensure wargaming efforts align with current and future space strategies, doctrine, and concepts.
• Manage and coordinate comprehensive experimentation programs aimed at evaluating new operational concepts, identifying vulnerabilities, and exploring innovative solutions to operational challenges.
• Mentor and train space professionals in wargaming methodologies and operational art.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 12+ years of space operations experience with demonstrated operational leadership
• Deployments in space-related roles within a Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC), Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC), National Space Defence Center (NSDC), or equivalent joint/coalition operational environment
• Direct experience operating or employing multiple space weapon systems, including offensive and defensive capabilities
• Proven ability to apply operational art and design within wargaming and campaign analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior military and civilian leaders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Weapons School Graduate (Space Weapons Instructor Course or equivalent)
• Experience in national or strategic-level space campaign planning
• Previous assignments to a Space Force, Air Force, Joint Staff wargaming, strategy office, or any War College wargaming department
• Previous experience participating or supporting multiple Space Force (Schriever Wargame), other Military Branches (Global Engagement, Navy Global), or Joint Staff (Globally Integrated Wargame) blue, red, or white cells during wargames
• Advanced degree in Space Studies, National Security, Military Operations, or related field
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools supporting wargaming activities