Overview

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Mission Planner Operations SME will development and execute the mission plans, ensuring effective optical surveillance operations to meet strategic and operational objectives. The Mission Planner will play an integral part in translating higher-headquarters tasking into actionable operations while supporting crew and mission success.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Convert higher-headquarters directives and site-specific tasking into executable mission plans, including coordinating SOI (Space Object Identification), maneuvers, launches, cislunar missions, and special tasking requirements.
Monitor mission priorities, system constraints, weather conditions, sensor status,



and competing task requirements; propose effective solutions for recovery or re-prioritization actions to optimize mission performance.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive mission logs, reports, planning products, and operational coordination documentation to ensure procedural and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate closely with operating crews, Line Tacticians, maintenance personnel, and system administrators to ensure seamless mission execution and address any operational concerns or mission adjustments.
Provide direct support to the onsite operating crew without engaging in planned bargaining-unit Sensor Operator duties. Proactively ensure smooth mission execution through support and communication with relevant stakeholders.
Serve as a dedicated non-CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) Mission Planner capable of cross-training for coverage but not performing routine Sensor Operator or crew-lead responsibilities.
Other duties as assigne

📌 Mission Planner Operations SME (Garcia)
🏢 Cayuse Holdings
📍 Garcia