CareerPlan

Program Lead - Objective Force Integration

Crystal City, VA, USFull-time$151k–$227k2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead the integration of concepts, technologies, and force designs within and across Space Force missions to shape the future of the Space Force's Objective Force.

Role type

Senior IC systems engineering and program management lead (defense strategy)

Builds

Strategic architectural and non-materiel recommendations for the Space Force's Objective Force

Domain

National security space enterprise / Defense strategy

Required skills

Multi-disciplinary systems engineering, Program management, Strategic relationship building, Mission area analysis, Executive briefing, Threat reduction analysis

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in engineering/science, Deep USSF mission area expertise, Innovative problem-solving, Organizational navigation across DoD/USAF

Technologies

Systems engineering frameworks, Digital environments for mission integration

Responsibilities

Develop approaches for integrating concepts and force designs; Collaborate with senior Government leaders on complex technical challenges; Lead integration of mission area analyses into the Objective Force; Maintain strategic relationships with USSF field and headquarters offices.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory