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Space Technical Operations - Space

Springfield, Virginia; Aurora, Colorado

Job ID 17356
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Job Title: Space Technical Operations - Space (Active TS/SCI w Poly Required)

Job Code: 17356

Job Location: Springfield, VA or Aurora, CO (100% Onsite)

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies has an opening for a Senior Specialist Technical Operations Specialist (STO) for an important national Security Program.

The successful candidate will support a high performing team of Government and Contractor professionals to monitor, analyze, coordinate and deliver operations activities across a variety of assets in support of the Space Warfighting Mission. The candidate will be pivotal in supporting coordinated activities across multiple government agencies and ensuring the safety and success of the efforts. The successful candidate shall have experience with space operations planning, COA and TTP development and execution, as well as the Space Warfighting mission.  Additionally, the successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to function in a dynamic and high energy environment with constantly changing taskings and priorities. Lastly, the successful candidate will have demonstrated success in collaboration within a team environment fostering relationships and adding to the synergism of the team and its customers/stakeholders. This position will be supporting the Space Superiority Business Division of the Space Superiority and Geospatial Sector within the Space and Airborne Systems Segment.

Essential Functions:

  • Prepare, Plan and Integrate STO activities into customer plans, exercises, training and operations.
  • Advise senior staff on unique capabilities and security requirements.
  • Provide STO subject matter expertise in support of the development of STO objectives.
  • Synchronize STO effort across multiple organizations.
  • Provide STO subject matter expertise to outside organizations in support of planning coordination and deconfliction.
  • Support the planning, integration and execution of STO activities into exercises and operations.
  • Support the development, deployment and execution of CONOP’s and TTP’s.
  • Prepare various reports, presentations and plans as needed.
  • Other tasks as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Active Top-Secret clearance with CI Poly required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Familiarity with basic orbital mechanics.
  • Experience with Special Technical Operations.
  • Experience with Satellite Operations.
  • Experience with DoD organizations and hierarchy.
  • Experience with DoD exercise planning, joint exercise life cycle, and subsequent execution.
  • Effective organization level communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with geographically separated teams.
  • Ability to be a self-starter and accomplish tasks when team members are absent.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $89,000 - $165,000 This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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