Hiring: Special Operations Planner - J2 Company: QinetiQ US Location: Colorado Springs, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:36:47 Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Accessibility, Embedded Systems, Equities, Machine Learning, SAP About the job Experience: •8+ years of intelligence analysis or collection management in a SOF, Cyber, joint, or Combatant Command headquarters environment Required Skills: •Advise the USSPACECOM J2 on collection operations relevant to SOF and Cyber missions, including authorities, tradecraft, and integration touchpoints with space-enabled intelligence •Support intelligence sharing and coordination between USSPACECOM, USSOCOM, USCYBERCOM, and relevant interagency partners •Conduct collection management, OSINT, space and counterspace analysis, and intelligence assessments in support of J2/JIOC priorities •Contribute to integrated analysis products requiring combined space-domain and SOF/Cyber perspectives, including production of intelligence reports and executive briefing products for senior and flag-level leadership •Support counter-intelligence planning where SOF and Cyber activities intersect with space operations •Map the current intelligence acquisition landscape to identify convergence points with SOF and Cyber programs and develop prioritized recommendations for near- and long-term capability development •Maintain strict operational security (OPSEC), manage classification levels (TS/SCI, SAP, ACCM), and ens271ure compliance with applicable legal and policy frameworks •Utilize classified collaboration environments (SIPRNet, JWICS) to manage and disseminate compartmented intelligence products Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (intelligence studies, national security affairs, political science, or related field) •Direct experience supporting USSOCOM, USCYBERCOM, or their subordinate components, with a working knowledge of how those organizations collect intelligence and govern collection authorities •Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality intelligence products, briefings, and assessments under high-pressure, short-suspense conditions •Proficiency with classified systems and tools including SIPRNet and JWICS •Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required; #qinetiqclearedjob •Master’s degree in intelligence studies, national security affairs, space policy, or a related field •Prior direct experience supporting USSPACECOM, J2/JIOC or another Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) intelligence directorate •SR (Special Reconnaissance) qualification or equivalent SOF intelligence credential •Operational familiarity with space domain awareness, satellite communications, missile warning, or space control missions and their intelligence equities •Background in counterintelligence operations or support to sensitive activities planning Compensation: •$130,000 - $180,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!