Orbital Analyst

Job Summary

ITS, LLC is seeking a Battlespace Awareness Operator (BSA-E) – 24x7 Operations Support to join their team in Springfield, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a crew member supporting 24/7 operations in 12-hour rotating shifts (days/nights).
• Perform full-time, on-site operations at a Government customer facility in Springfield, VA.
• Maintain battlespace awareness of space domain threats and monitor high-interest events impacting mission assets.
• Execute established Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to ensure operational continuity.
• Conduct anomaly investigations and support mission response planning.
• Operate analytical tools including Systems Tool Kit (STK) and other commercial or government-developed space analysis software.
• Develop and support Courses of Action (COAs) for mission decision-making.
• Accurately log daily operational activities, significant events, and anomalies in accordance with program procedures.
• Prepare and deliver mission briefings and analytical products to senior leadership and enterprise stakeholders.
• Support integration and operationalization of new tools, system enhancements, or mission capabilities.
• Complete required pre-test, training, post-test, on-console evaluation, and certification board; achieve certification within 60 days of assignment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet evolving mission requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; OR
• Master’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; OR
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Space Operations.
• Familiarity with Orbital Mechanics principles.
• At least 1 year of experience using astrodynamics tools such as STK, GMAT, and/or ODTK.
• Strong situational awareness and ability to adapt to shifting operational priorities.
• Effective communication and briefing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in 24/7 operational environments supporting national security missions.
• Experience developing TTPs and mission-level COAs.
• Experience supporting senior decision-makers in a real-time operational setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Clearance Requirement

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required.

Salary Note

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is based on education, experience, and responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ITS, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.