Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - Strategic Planner

Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer – Strategic Planner (TS/SCI w/ C.I. Poly Required)

Location:

Springfield, VA (100% Onsite)

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Harris Technologies currently has an opening for a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer – Strategic Planner. The Strategic Planner will support a cutting‑edge team of Space and Intelligence professionals and participate in Space Domain Awareness (SDA) activities.

We are seeking a mission‑driven Strategic Planner to support Space Domain Awareness (SDA) operations across planning, training, and execution phases. This role will directly contribute to the development, coordination, and implementation of operational plans in support of joint space missions, with an emphasis on integration across allied and interagency environments. The ideal candidate possesses deep familiarity with joint planning processes, operational‑level thinking, and the agility to adapt to evolving mission requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare, plan, and integrate support into customer planning, exercises, training, and operations activities.
• Integrate activities into the joint planning cycle supporting customer needs.
• Provide subject matter expertise to outside organizations in support of operations and exercise planning coordination and deconfliction.
• Experience with Critical Review Memorandum (CRM) process.
• Support development, deployment, and execution of plans.
• Prepare and review various reports, presentations, and documentation as needed.
• Plan, organize, and execute space operations planning program(s) as directed.
• Leverage operations center communications contracts to coordinate operational processes, best practices, doctrine, and procedures.
• Work will be primarily conducted at Springfield, VA at the customer site, with potential to travel within the United States and potentially overseas to support program execution.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of evolving mission requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI with Poly clearance required.
• 2+ years’ experience with Joint Operations and Joint Planning Process.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Objective thinker, problem solver with ability to execute challenging tasks to completion.
• Graduate from Joint Professional Military Education program.
• 2+ years’ experience in General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) G/J/N/5 (Plans Directorate)
• DoD/NRO Systems Liaison / Field Representative.
• Orbital Mechanics Background.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $104,500 – $193,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

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Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.