Space Operations Analyst (Mid or Senior)

Responsibilities

• Aid Program Managers and Team Leads in executing space systems analysis and operations research projects.
• Develop advanced project management models and forecast resource requirements.
• Prepare deliverables (presentations, written reports, etc.) to communicate assumptions, methodology, analysis-based findings, and recommendations to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Balance tasks across multiple projects concurrently and regularly communicate progress or challenges to task leads.
• Communicate analytic results and technical information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as an on-site subject matter expert in spacecraft systems, satellite operations, space-enabled kill chains, and/or space mission engineering principles.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in applied math, engineering, physical science, or operations research.
• 4+ years of space systems engineering or space operations experience for mid-level; 7+ years of experience for senior-level.
• Demonstrated success in aligning diverse stakeholders, forging strategic partnerships, and directing high-impact research efforts in support of mission success.
• Experience in designing models for evaluating complex systems or architectures, including spacecraft maneuvers and orbital dynamics, using commercial and proprietary software tools.
• Desired: Master’s degree in applied math, engineering, physical science, or operations research.
• Experience with DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), and/or Commercial Satellite systems.
• Experience with modeling and simulation software, such as Systems Tool Kit (STK); General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT); Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM); and Cameo Systems Modeling Language (SysML).
• Previous experience supporting space capabilities within United States Air Force, United States Space Force, NRO, SPACECOM, STRATCOM, PACOM, and/or NASA.

Benefits

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Pay

The specific salary range for this position is USD $138,000.00/Yr. - USD $198,000.00/Yr., commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.