Breakup Processing Analyst

United States Space Force Forces • Dahlgren, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The United States Space Force Combat Forces Command (CFC), 19th Space Defense Squadron (19 SDS), in Dahlgren, Virginia, is hiring a Breakup Processing Analyst to execute the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission for U.S. Space Command. The analyst provides timely, accurate positional data on man-made space objects and operates multi-platform weapon systems and directs worldwide space sensors to detect, track, and identify objects. The role also maintains current and historical positional data on satellites and orbital debris in geocentric Earth orbits and beyond.

The analyst performs precision orbit determination using manual differential corrections and complex statistical estimation techniques, and independently plans and executes complex SDA analysis. The position involves sharing and presenting analysis to senior leadership, coordinating across organizations to develop technical solutions, and applying operational knowledge of sensor limitations and tasking procedures for Near-Earth and Deep-Space trajectories. The incumbent must understand relevant USAF, USSF, Department of War, and national-level space doctrine and policies.

This is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. The employee must safeguard sensitive and classified information, may travel by military or commercial aircraft, and may work overtime as mission needs dictate. Temporary duty assignments are approximately 21 days per year. Situational telework is allowed only, including emergency and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and access to required Special Access Program portfolios, and requires signing a non-disclosure agreement. A one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply depending on appointment type. Permanent change of station and incentives are not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to SCI and other required sensitive information or TS SAP access.
• Must sign a non-disclosure agreement.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing and participate in random drug testing.
• Ability to perform precision orbit determination, including manual differential corrections and complex statistical estimation techniques.
• Expert knowledge of operations research, analysis, and application to space sensor data.
• Skill in space-object analysis and SDA data sharing, including researching, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data and supporting analysis to leadership.
• Ability to independently set priorities, plan, coordinate, and organize work; identify problems; develop solutions; coordinate across organizations; monitor progress; and evaluate outcomes.
• Operational knowledge of tasking procedures and sensor limitations for Near-Earth and Deep-Space orbits and trajectories.
• Knowledge of agency, USAF, USSF, Department of War, and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives relevant to assigned programs or projects.
• Fundamental knowledge of orbital mechanics and dynamics.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft and work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate multi-platform weapon systems and direct worldwide space sensors to detect, track, and identify man-made space objects.
• Provide timely and accurate satellite positional data in support of U.S. Space Command's SDA mission.
• Maintain current and historical positional data on satellites and orbital debris in geocentric Earth orbits and beyond.
• Perform precision orbit determination using manual differential corrections and complex statistical estimation techniques.
• Independently prioritize, plan, coordinate, organize, and execute complex SDA analysis.
• Research, analyze, interpret, and share SDA data; present findings and analysis to leadership.
• Coordinate with other organizations to identify problems and develop innovative technical solutions.
• Apply operational knowledge of sensor limitations and tasking procedures for Near-Earth and Deep-Space trajectories.
• Handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Travel on temporary duty assignments as required and work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis when required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed