Senior Advisor - Space Strategy, Operations & Integration

Space Policy & Deterrence Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Space Policy & Deterrence

• Develop and refine space policy frameworks aligned with national security goals

• Lead initiatives to strengthen space deterrence posture through resilient architectures and strategic messaging

• Advise leadership on emerging threats, escalation management, and strategic positioning in the space domain

Operational Planning & Multi-Domain Integration

• Support campaign-level planning and mission design for space operations

• Integrate space effects into joint and interagency operational plans across air, land, sea, cyber, and space domains

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless multi-domain coordination and interoperability

Defense Policy Alignment & Stakeholder Engagement

• Align space initiatives with broader defense acquisition, budgeting, and strategic priorities

• Provide policy guidance to senior decision-makers and contribute to long-term capability development

• Monitor legislative and executive developments impacting space operations and funding

Satellite Manufacturing & Launch Services Oversight

• Evaluate satellite production pipelines for mission readiness, scalability, and resilience

• Coordinate with commercial and government launch providers to ensure timely and secure deployment

• Develop contingency plans for launch delays, failures, or adversarial interference

Space-Based ISR & C2 Architecture Development

• Integrate space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities into operational environments

• Guide the design and implementation of Command and Control (C2) architectures for space missions

• Ensure ISR and C2 systems support real-time decision-making, targeting, and situational awareness

Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years of experience in space operations, defense strategy, or policy development

• Expertise in space deterrence, operational planning, and multi-domain integration

• Strong understanding of satellite systems, launch services, and ISR technologies

• Experience with C2 architecture and effects-based planning

• Secret Clearance

• Excellent communication, briefing, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in Space Policy, Engineering, National Security, or related field

• Prior experience supporting U.S. military, defense agencies, or aerospace contractors

• Familiarity with commercial space providers and emerging technologies

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.