LinQuest is seeking multiple Cyber Policy and Integration Subject Matter Experts (SME) to support the Headquarters Space Operations Command (HQ SpOC) Deputy Commanding General of Operations (DCG-O) S3/6 Cyber Mission Area Team (MAT) located at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. This position provides defensive cyber capabilities for space (DCO-S) strategic planning and analysis. An active TS//SCI clearance is REQUIRED.

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.

A strong candidate has experience with defensive cyber operations, cyber command and control (C2), and/or DoD information operations capabilities. In this position, you will:

• Support strategic technical planning and analysis for current and future cyber capabilities.
• Assist in the planning and creation of proactive defensive cyber capabilities.
• Conduct cyber capability and weapon system reviews with external organizations.
• Support the writing of the Concept of Operations as well as HQ SpOC Operating and Enabling Concepts to support DCO-S operational capabilities.
• Write training and exercise requirements for cyber capabilities.
• Make recommendations to 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.
• Assist in creating total force structure and documentation for fielded equipment.
• Develop and provide inputs to support the Joint Capability Integration Development System (JCIDS) process.
• Conduct Science & Technology (S&T) strategy and developmental planning.
• Document capability gaps/shortfalls and the respective mitigation strategy across Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership/ Education, Personnel, Facilities and Policy.
• Analyze higher headquarters’ policy/guidance and develop/provide cyber defense standards for integration with other organizations.
• Recommend operational requirements to establish and maintain cyber forces in accordance with the Space Force Generation Construct and the SpOC Cyber Roadmap.
• 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 for cyber capabilities.
• Travel may be required quarterly for a limited durations to support Customer events.

LinQuest believes our employees are our most valuable asset. The work environment is collaborative and dynamic between Government and contract team members. If you desire help advance DCO-S capabilities this position is for you!

Required Skills: 

• Active TS//SCI clearance is MANDATORY
• Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel)
• Ability to identify and resolve challenges in a high-tempo, collaborative environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Accustomed to professionally interacting with General/Flag officers and senior civilian personnel
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliverables with minimal guidance

Required Experience: 

• 3-5 years of 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.
• Security + (or ability to attain within 6 months)
• Requirements Management Level B certification (or ability to attain within 6 months)
• Experience with providing strategic advice, technical guidance, analysis, and recommendations

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with space weapon systems.
• BA/BS or MA/MS degree.

Compensation:

Starting salary ranges from $105,000 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?

LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers’ portfolios.   Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers.  LinQuest’s corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence.  Our employees’ creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.