Odyssey has an exciting opportunity to support the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission by providing Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to the Commercial Integration Cell (CIC). The CIC CMP Future Operations (FUOPS) Coordinator is a mid‑tier operational specialist who represents Commercial Mission Partner (CMP) equities during CIC Future Operations (FUOPS) activities.

In this role, you will assess how upcoming U.S. Government (USG) operational actions may affect CMP capabilities, identify opportunities for CMPs to support joint warfighter needs, and prepare the CIC for near‑term operational events. This position is CMP‑focused, operationally oriented, and requires an ability to translate future operational intent into actionable context for CIC leadership and Current Operations (CUOPS). You will also support exercise participation and scenario development alongside the CIC Exercise Lead.

Routine access to a SCIF and strong communication skills are essential. This position is on-site only at Vandenberg SFB.

An A&AS contractor is a knowledgeable and trusted advisor to the USG.  As a CIC CMP FUOPS Coordinator, you will actively work to integrate CMP operations with USG operations. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Represent CMP operational equities in CIC Future Operations discussions
• Identify when planned USG actions may adversely impact CMP capabilities and coordinate potential alternatives with both USG and CMP stakeholder.
• Identify opportunities where CMP capabilities can enhance USG mission execution, increase resilience, or mitigate operational constraints
• Assess upcoming operational events and determine what actions CIC must prepare for in the near-term window
• Maintain operational familiarity with assigned CMP capabilities, constraints, mission profiles, and system status changes
• Facilitate the transition of future operations activity to CUOPS as execution windows approach
• Participate in exercises as an operational player, representing CMP capabilities, constraints, and equities
• Provide technical and operational input to exercise scenario development in support of the CIC Exercise Lead
• Contribute CMP-related analysis and recommendations to operational assessments and Commander’s Estimate inputs
• Collaborate with CIC Weapons & Tactics to surface recurring integration challenges and areas for potential tactics development
• Coordinate with CIC Planning to update planning assumptions relevant to CMP capabilities and future operational constraints
• Maintain strong working relationships with CMP operators, engineers, and mission specialists to ensure accurate operational insight
• Assist CIC leadership during crisis operations by identifying CMP risks, constraints, and potential support actions
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support CIC mission execution in the Future Operations window
• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations occasionally at the request of the government
• Other duties as requested by the government and within the scope of the S3 contract

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Experience: Minimum 5 years of operational experience (military, commercial space, or joint operations)

Other:

• Familiarity with satellite operations, orbital dynamics, threat environments, and space mission assurance
• Ability to rapidly evaluate near-term operational plans for CMP impacts and opportunities
• Strong ability to network and build professional relationships across diverse organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in operational decision-support contexts
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent operational issues
• Ability to work extended or irregular hours during crises
• Ability to travel up to 20% to support CMP engagements, operational events, or exercises 

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in any applicable field

Other Qualifications:

• Industry experience highly preferred
• Experience in FUOPS, J3/J35, or component operations centers
• Experience integrating commercial capabilities into military operations
• Experience contributing to operational assessments, recommendations, or COA refinements
• Experience participating in or supporting military exercises
• Experience with JPP highly preferred
  

Additional Information:

Location: Work is performed at Vandenberg SFB, CA

Travel: Up to 20% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon USG direction

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

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