Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - Tactical Planner

L3Harris Technologies currently has an opening for Systems Engineering - Tactical Planner. The Tactical Planner will be supporting a cutting-edge team of Space and Intelligence professionals and will participate in Space Domain Awareness (SDA) activities. We are seeking a mission-driven Tactical 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 potential overseas to support program execution. Use analytical and attention to detail abilities. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4-6 years or prior experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2-4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, 8-10 years of prior related experience. Active Top Secret/SCI with Poly clearance required. 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 briefing General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) at the G/J/N/5 (Plans Directorate) DoD/DoW/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 $106,500 - $197,500.This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris 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 the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. LI-TP1 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris 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. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .