Space Operations Lead

Radiance Technologies • Full-time • Fort Carson, United States of America • 2d ago

Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company with benefits that are unmatched by most companies. Employee ownership, generous 401(k), full health/dental/life/vision insurance benefits, educational reimbursement, competitive salaries, interesting assignments, and a pleasant work environment combine to make Radiance Technologies a great place to work and succeed.

Radiance Technologies is seeking a Space Operations Lead to provide on-site operational, training, and technical support to U.S. Army Space missions and other Department of Defense space organizations. The successful candidate will join the Radiance Space Group and provide mission-critical support to the warfighter across current and emerging space operations requirements.

Under Government oversight, the Space Operations Lead will support activities associated with space control operations and capabilities, terrestrial-based space systems, operational planning, training and certification, exercises, and Test and Evaluation (T&E). The position will support the development and maintenance of schedules, checklists, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training products, and mission and policy documentation. The Space Operations Lead will also provide planning and technical expertise in support of exercises and real-world operations, contribute to current and future space control projects, and provide recommendations to Government and Radiance leadership.

The anticipated compensation for the position is $100,000 -$130,000 based on a full-time schedule. Your compensation will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience, and education.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, execute, and assess individual and collective training on operational space systems in accordance with applicable standards and mission requirements.
Support space control operations, mission planning, exercises, training events, and real-world operational requirements.
Conduct evaluations, capture performance trends and lessons learned, and provide data-driven recommendations to improve operational capability and readiness.
Coordinate instructors, facilities, equipment, systems, and support personnel to facilitate scheduled training, evaluations, and certifications.
Support crew and system allocation for training exercises and maintain training and certification baselines.
Support operational Test and Evaluation activities, including planning, execution, data collection, analysis, and documentation of findings.
Develop and maintain schedules, checklists, SOPs, training materials, operational documentation, and other technical products.
Support exercise planning and execution across Army, joint, and other Department of Defense space organizations.
Provide technical and operational input for current and emerging space operations projects and capabilities.
Prepare technical reports, briefings, and recommendations for Government and company leadership.
Coordinate effectively with military, Government civilian, contractor, and industry partners in support of mission requirements.

Required Experience

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Experience supporting space operations, space control, SATCOM, or related operational missions.
Experience planning, coordinating, or executing training and readiness activities.
Experience supporting operational planning, exercises, evaluations, or mission execution.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and delivering technical information and leadership briefings.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and technical reporting.

Desired Qualifications

Operational Test and Evaluation experience or knowledge.
Experience with tactical SATCOM, space control, Electronic Support (ES), Electronic Attack (EA), or related mission areas.
Experience planning and executing individual and collective training, certifications, and exercises.
Experience evaluating prototype or emerging capabilities and providing operator feedback.
Experience briefing senior military, Government, or organizational decision-makers.
Leadership or managerial experience.
Experience developing, maintaining, and assessing policies, procedures, SOPs, training products, or operational documentation.
Familiarity with Army Space and/or U.S. Space Force organizations, missions, and operational environments.
Bachelor's degree or five years of relevant space operations/space control experience in lieu of a degree.

Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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