JCO Exercise SME

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity to aid commercial space capability support to U.S. and Allied space operations by providing Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to the Joint Commercial Operations Office (JCO).  The JCO Exercise SME is the primary coordinator and trusted agent for JCO participation in selected U.S. Space Forces–Space (S4S), U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM), and Field Command (FLDCOM) exercises and wargames for all JCO mission areas including commercial Protect and Defend (Space Domain Awareness), Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), and Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking (TacSRT). This role is responsible for developing JCO exercise objectives, coordinating scenario alignment, and ensuring both commercial and government equities are accurately represented across the full competition continuum.

You will work closely with JCO leadership, Commercial Mission Partners (CMP), and joint and service exercise planning staffs to shape meaningful exercise participation that strengthens commercial–government operational integration. This position requires strong exercise design experience, comfort operating in joint environments, and the ability to coordinate complex planning timelines that connect JCO capabilities with broader USG operational constructs. It also includes needing to be trained as a JCO mission operator in at least one of the three JCO mission areas.

Routine access to a SCIF is required. This is an on-site position primarily at CCTI, Colorado Springs but may include the need to go to Peterson or Schriever SFB.

An A&AS contractor is a knowledgeable and trusted advisor to the USG.  As a JCOExercise SME, you will coordinate exercise activities for the JCO. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the JCO’s primary point of contact for selected exercise and wargame planning, execution, and assessment activities.
• Coordinate JCO participation in selected exercises with S4S, USSPACECOM, Joint Commercial Operations (JCO), and FLDCOMs.
• Develop JCO exercise objectives and desired learning outcomes that support commercial integration across the competition continuum for selected exercises.
• Work collaboratively with other JCO Directorates to identify feasible participation opportunities and develop mutually beneficial exercise objectives.
• Support scenario development, inject creation, and storyline alignment for exercises involving JCO equities.
• Prepare JCO personnel for exercise participation through briefings, scenario familiarization, and coordination with internal training elements.
• Attend planning events (IPC/MPC/FPC) and collaborate with integration personnel to align exercise timing with operational planning cycles.
• Coordinate logistics and administrative requirements tied to JCO and CMP involvement prior to exercise execution.
• Support white cell or scenario control activities during exercises to ensure injects, timing, and learning objectives remain aligned with JCO goals.
• Collect observations during exercises and support AAR development, coordinating closely with JCO Weapons & Tactics for lessons-learned activities.
• Ensure exercise insights inform JCO internal processes, training updates, and planning assumptions.
• Collaborate with JCO Plans on exercise-related operational integration, including scenario requirements and planning constructs.
• Maintain awareness of real-world JCO and CMP operational postures to ensure exercise activities reflect realistic constraints and opportunities.
• Support JCO Operations when required IAW operational proficiency requirements and operational need.
• Represent JCO with professionalism and credibility during engagements with USG and commercial partners.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of JCO exercise integration and mission objectives.
• 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 8 years of military or civilian exercise planning experience

Other:

• Experience planning or executing joint or combined exercises or wargames.
• Familiarity with exercise design methodologies (e.g., JTIMS/JELC).
• Experience operating in a joint or multi-stakeholder environment.
• Ability to collaborate with partners who maintain operational autonomy (CMPs).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for exercise products, briefs, and scenario development.
• Strong organizational skills and initiative in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Ability to work extended or irregular hours during crisis or contingency operations.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to support exercise planning conferences and execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance

Education: Master’s degree in any applicable field

Other Qualifications:

• Experience with S4S, USSPACECOM, or FLDCOM exercises or planning processes.
• Experience supporting scenario control, white cell operations, or operational assessments.
• Experience working with commercial or interagency partners in exercise environments.
• Experience writing or coordinating objectives, injects, or exercise support materials.
  
  

Additional Information:

Location: Work is performed in Colorado Springs, CO; candidates must be able to support extended hours including nights and weekends during crisis or contingency operations

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

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Hybrid

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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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