Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Space Policy Directive Associate to join a Federal Program located in Vandenberg SFB, CA.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SPACE POLICY DIRECTIVE ASSOCIATE INCLUDE:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience or Master’s with 3+ years
• Proven track record in leading technical and strategic coordination efforts under government direction.
• Experience as a military planner or staff officer, ideally within space or joint operational environments.
• In-depth knowledge of www.Space-Track.org, including its architecture and data management workflows.
• Technical understanding of SDA mission areas or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire subject matter expertise.
• Experience developing tools that enhance operational efficiency, such as SOPs, requirements matrices, and performance dashboards.
• Strong skills in synthesizing complex information into briefings, reports, and policy documents.
• Familiarity with the organizational structures of the United States Space Force and USSPACECOM.
• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance.

• Cultivate and oversee collaborative relationships with domestic and international space operators.
• Lead interagency working groups and facilitate engagements with allied and commercial partners, in alignment with directives from SPACE Office leadership.
• Gather stakeholder input, document meeting outcomes, identify actionable items, and coordinate tasking to appropriate offices.
• Design and implement process improvement tools such as checklists, technical specifications, and performance dashboards.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, draft position papers, and support strategic communication initiatives.
• Coordinate with higher headquarters (e.g., HQ MD2, SpOC, USSPACECOM, S4S), legal teams, and interagency partners to ensure adherence to data-sharing policies.
• Assess and communicate the operational implications of new missions on Space Domain Awareness (SDA) architecture and capabilities.
• Provide subject matter expertise on SSA/SDA, including integration of non-traditional sensors and emerging data sources.
• Support planning, execution, and post-event reporting for official visits and engagements.
• Collaborate with commercial and coalition partners to enhance and standardize information-sharing protocols.
• Assist users in navigating SDA platforms and data repositories, with a focus on www.Space-Track.org.