2027 Operations Forecast Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation•Chantilly, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Forecast Analyst will join The Aerospace Corporation’s Enterprise Effects Division and Launch Operations Readiness Team. The role supports customers facing launch operations, forecasting, and range-safety challenges across the growing U.S. government launch enterprise. The analyst contributes to technical analysis and software development involving discrete-event simulation and modeling, and develops evidence-based forecasts of launch activity, satellite deployments, orbital congestion, and reentries using regulatory filings, government publications, company disclosures, and other sources. The position assesses announced space projects for credibility, maturity, schedule, and likelihood of execution, incorporating those assessments into forecasts. The analyst performs technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments independently and with multidisciplinary teams, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers. The role also involves preparing and presenting technically accurate briefings and reports with analysis results and recommended solutions, and occasional travel to support customer efforts. The position requires onsite support at least four days per week in Chantilly, Virginia; El Segundo, California; or Colorado Springs, Colorado. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, mathematics, physics, data analysis, operations research, or a related technical discipline; degree must be pursued or have been conferred within the last 12 months.
0 to 1 years of professional postgraduate experience.
Organizational skills, including self-management of multiple tasks, deadlines, and deliverables.
Ability to take direction, work independently, and develop productive working relationships.
Skills in mathematical formulation and derivation.
Demonstrated skills in developing and using computer software tools.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Transcripts are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python, C++, Fortran, high-performance computing environments, and/or tools such as Arena and Tableau.
Direct experience in primary department areas of support.
Technical skills in related areas such as astrodynamics, collision avoidance, flight safety, link margin, orbit determination, cataloging, database management, spacecraft operations, radar/electro-optics, space object and debris environment projection, on-orbit breakup forensics, passive and controlled disposal, de-orbit and re-entry analysis, debris mitigation and remediation analysis, space situational awareness, space traffic management, and AI/ML data analytics.
Meaningful and consistent contribution to a substantial technical analytical or development project through successful completion.
Expertise in team coordination and/or mentorship.
Experience supporting U.S. government customers.
Familiarity with current space policy regarding launch supply and demand and space traffic management.
Current and active Top Secret clearance with SCI access.

Responsibilities

Contribute to projects involving technical analyses and software development related to discrete-event simulation and modeling.
Research and analyze regulatory filings, government publications, company disclosures, and other sources to forecast launch activity, satellite deployments, orbital congestion, and reentries.
Assess announced space projects for credibility, maturity, schedule, and likelihood of execution, and incorporate those assessments into forecasts.
Conduct technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments independently and with multidisciplinary technical leaders, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers.
Develop and present timely, technically accurate briefings and reports that communicate analysis results and recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers.
Travel occasionally as necessary to support customer efforts.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
Flexible spending accounts.
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.