Overview
Bowhead Information Technologies Service is seeking a Current Operations (CUOPS) Planner to support our Space Forces - Space customer.
Responsibilities
Provide current and future joint operational support utilizing the Joint Publication 3.0 and 5.0 series. Contribute to ensuring the S3 is ready to conduct joint space operations and deliver space capability expertise in accordance with the Commander's objectives
Manage and track the Current Operations (CUOPS) order process to include receipt, status updates or in-progress reviews, and transmittal to internal or external organizations
Measure compliance with ongoing activities and assist in identifying where situations deviate from the plan called for in published orders
Implement and assist in managing the S33 inputs into the Command and Control Information Environment (C2IE) as the global integration decision support and visualization tool of record
Coordinate draft orders through the final approval of orders for publication on behalf of CDR USSPACECOM
Track Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), applicable USSPACECOM orders and subordinate orders via an orders tracker on the USSPACECOM SharePoint SIPR website
Attend Plans Operations Synchronization Working Group meeting
Coordinate generation of current operations orders with appropriate SMEs
Conduct quality checks of orders and disseminate in a timely and effective manner
Review orders received, determine USSPACECOM area of expertise to comply with the orders direction, and make sure the USSPACECOM area or point of contact (POC) receives the order to action
Coordinate and develop briefing products, manage all aspects of S33 facilitated briefings/presentations and accomplish all other tasks required to support CUOPS battle rhythm events across the CCMD functional organizations
Coordinate the Commander's Update Brief weekly, to include collecting inputs from all participating entities, creating S3 talking points, transmitting those talking points the day prior to the Commander's Update Brief to the S3
Establish communications with all participants, conduct rollcall for those attending, and ensure any foreign parties are dropped from the briefing if it moves to a U.S. only forum
Assist in setting up and running Operational Planning Team meetings to accomplish the tasks assigned, whether it's a briefing, white paper, etc.
Provide limited administrative support, including preparing and reviewing internal/external documents, and managing assigned taskings using the Task Management Tool (TMT) on the NIPRnet and SIPRnet coordinating with action officers to ensure they are aware of assigned tasks and due dates
Qualifications
Minimum BA/BS (MA/MS is preferred)
Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience
Experience initiating and/or developing Government specified content for Combatant Command J33 or Service S33 and S3 senior staff
Experience in providing strategic advice, technical guidance, analysis and recommendations for mission and program challenges
Maintains the specific skills, knowledge, and comprehension to perform all task functions quickly and accurately without supervision or assistance
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
Must currently hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI, SAP and ACCM Eligibility.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2026-25436
Category Other
Location : Location US-CA-Vandenberg SFB
Min USD $165,000.00/Yr.
Max USD $185,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Clearance Required Top Secret/SCI
Travel Requirement Less than 10%
