2027 Operations Forecast Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

4d•$100,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) integrates The Aerospace Corporation’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. It applies a broad range of engineering disciplines across programs, customers, and national challenges, spanning the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design through performance assessment and the application of space and space-enabled capabilities. As a member of the Launch Operations Readiness Team, the Operations Forecast Analyst provides technical support to customers addressing launch operations, forecasting, and range safety challenges in the expanding U.S. government launch enterprise. The role contributes to technical analyses and software development involving discrete event simulation and modeling, and develops evidence-based forecasts of launch activity, satellite deployments, orbital congestion, and reentries. The position requires onsite support at least four days per week in Chantilly, Virginia; El Segundo, California; or Colorado Springs, Colorado, with occasional travel as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, mathematics, physics, data analysis, operations research, or a related technical discipline; the degree must be pursued or have been conferred within the last 12 months.
0 to 1 years of professional postgraduate experience.
Organizational skills, including the ability to manage 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-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
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 the primary department areas of support.
Related technical skills in 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 related to launch supply and demand and space traffic management.
Current and active Top Secret clearance with SCI access.

Responsibilities

Contribute to technical analysis and software development projects involving discrete event simulation and modeling.
Research and analyze regulatory filings, government publications, company disclosures, and other sources to develop evidence-based forecasts of launch activity, satellite deployments, orbital congestion, and reentries.
Evaluate the credibility, maturity, schedule, and likelihood of execution of announced space projects and incorporate assessments into forward-looking space activity forecasts.
Conduct technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments independently and with multidisciplinary technical leaders, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers to define and address customer needs.
Develop and present timely, technically accurate briefings and reports that communicate analysis results and recommend 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 total company-paid benefits 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.