Mission Planner Operations SME

Cayuse Holdings
Any Location, NM
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

The Mission Planner Operations SME will develop and execute mission plans, ensuring effective optical surveillance operations to meet strategic and operational objectives. This role aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include converting higher-headquarters directives into executable mission plans, monitoring mission priorities, maintaining accurate mission logs, and collaborating with operating crews.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 5+ years of experience in space operations, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills. They will be able to perform operational reporting, support crew coordination, and handle sensitive information.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in space operations, mission planning, space situational awareness (SSA)/space domain awareness (SDA), orbital analysis, sensor operations, or a related area
  • Top Secret/SCI Clearance
  • Ability to perform operational reporting and effectively support crew coordination
  • Hands-on expertise or familiarity with relevant systems, tools, and processes used in space domain awareness and operations

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D options
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
  • Paid Time Off
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