Description

LinQuest is seeking a Requirements Subject Matter Expert for Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) for space capabilities to support the Headquarters Space Operations Command (HQ SpOC) Deputy Commanding General of Operations (DCG-O) S3/5 Cyber Mission Area Team (MAT) located at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

The HQ SpOC generates, presents, and sustains combat-ready intelligence, cyber, space and combat support forces and serves as the USSF Service Component to USSPACECOM.

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

A strong candidate has experience with developing and refining Requirements for military capabilities. In this position, you will:

• Develop and provide inputs for the Joint Capability Integration Development System (JCIDS) process.

• Support strategic technical planning and analysis for current and future cyber capabilities.

• Plan and create proactive defensive cyber capabilities.

• Conduct cyber capability and weapon system reviews.

• Write Concept of Operations and Operating and Enabling Concepts.

• Write training and exercise requirements for cyber capabilities.

• Integrate cyber effects for proactive defensive cyber capabilities of USSF weapon systems.

• Develop DCO standards to inform weapon system development and defenses of space systems.

• Create total force structure and documentation for fielded equipment.

• Recommend operational requirements to establish and maintain cyber forces.

• Provide technical assistance and subject matter expertise for analysis and development of basing actions, facility requests, resourcing requests, organization/manpower changes, mission directives, force development, readiness, policy, and similar tasks for staffing and corporate processes.

• Develop strategy, prioritization, and policy to incorporate cyber operations into space systems.

• Advocate for funding of cyber capabilities using the POM process.

• Travel may be required quarterly for a limited durations to support Customer events.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Requirements Management Level B certification

• Experience with Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) processes. Knowledge of the Software Acquisition Pathway is a plus.

• Experience in providing requirements-related strategic advice and recommendations, technical guidance, and analysis and recommendations

• Demonstrated ability to prepare quality products including briefings, point/position papers, and staff packages for senior leaders.

• Self-Starter with ability to multi-task and quickly pivot across multiple work responsibilities in a dynamic environment in response to staff taskings.

• Ability to work with internal and external senior leaders, offices, directorates, and action officers.

• Methodical mindset: Able to follow troubleshooting protocols, solve problems, prepare recommendations, and clearly document solutions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent Microsoft Office application skills.

• The ability to work in a secure, confined location (i.e., SCIF).

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

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience with US Space Force weapon systems and missions

• Headquarters Staff experience for a Service, Combatant Command, Field/Major Command, or equivalent

• Experience with Joint- or Service-level strategy and/or concept development

• Experience with Operations Integration and Sustainment

• Cyber operations or cyber support experience. Examples include: USCYBERCOM, Cyber Service Component (i.e., 16th Air Force, AFCYBER), Wing (67th Cyberspace Wing, 688th Cyberspace Wing), Network Warfare Squadron, Network Operations Squadron, Cyberspace Operations Squadron, Network Support Squadron OR equivalent.

Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $110,000 to $120,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

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

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability.

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation’s competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• TS/SCI

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)