Orbital Analyst, Operator, and Trainer

KBR • Colorado Springs, CO

6d • $130,000 - $190,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

KBR is seeking an experienced Orbital Analyst, Operator, and Trainer to support Space Domain Awareness (SDA) missions and analytical activities across operational and technical efforts. The role applies orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, and SDA expertise to analyze historical and real-time space data, characterize routine and anomalous satellite behavior, and produce clear, technically defensible assessments for operational and technical decision-making. The analyst uses company proprietary SDA software and collaborates with analysts, operators, customers, partners, and software developers to strengthen analytical workflows, procedures, and product capabilities.

The position also serves as a trainer and subject matter expert, preparing operators and mission partners to assess satellite activity, identify anomalies, and make informed decisions in demanding operational environments. The successful candidate develops and delivers mission-focused training, supports exercises and mission rehearsals, and briefs space operators, multinational partners, and senior military leaders on SDA capabilities and tools. The primary role is Orbital Analyst, with flexibility to support instruction and SPACECOM activities, including remote crew shift support to JCO, classroom training for USSF Guardians, and on-site exercises and operational center support.

The role may support government, commercial, and allied mission partners, including JCO and USSPACECOM operations centers, during steady-state and surge operations. KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business is expected to spin off as Trinzic in January 2027; employees who join before the separation will transition to Trinzic when it is complete without needing to reapply.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy, or a related STEM discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 6 years of professional experience in orbital analysis, astrodynamics, SDA, space operations, or a closely related technical field.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, identify relevant patterns or behaviors, and develop technically defensible conclusions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work effectively in time-sensitive operational environments.
• Proven ability to brief senior military and government leaders.
• Experience supporting operational software tools, visualization platforms, or mission applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment and flex between orbital analysis, instruction, and SPACECOM support activities.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience supporting DRAGON Army, JCO, SPACECOM, USSF, or Combatant Command missions.
• Experience integrating commercial space capabilities into military operations.
• Experience as a Product Owner, Operations Liaison, Exercise Planner, Mission Manager, or Operational Analyst.
• Knowledge of Iron Stallion, SDCCS, Machina, Wide Area Vision, mission management platforms, or similar SDA tools.
• Experience developing and presenting executive-level briefings and operational assessments.
• Instructor training experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, satellite state data, and perturbation concepts to analyze and characterize space object behavior.
• Analyze historical and real-time data to identify maneuvers, patterns, trends, anomalous activity, and other mission-relevant events.
• Evaluate orbital changes and satellite behavior, accounting for data quality and uncertainty, and develop technical assessments.
• Communicate analytical findings through written products, visualizations, and technical discussions.
• Use company proprietary SDA software, including Space Defense Characterization and Control (SDDCS) and/or the Iron Stallion suite.
• Collaborate with analysts, operators, government customers, commercial partners, and other mission stakeholders to address analytical needs and emerging events.
• Translate complex orbital analysis into clear, actionable information for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to analytical procedures, workflows, training, and knowledge sharing to improve mission effectiveness.
• Support spacecraft anomaly resolution, baseline configuration assessments, and cooperative spacecraft characterization.
• Apply creative problem-solving to identify patterns, characterize behavior, and develop potential new capabilities or interpretations.
• Collaborate with software developers and USSPACECOM stakeholders to provide analytical requirements and feedback for product refinement.
• Develop and deliver training on orbital warfare analysis, SDA, and Resident Space Object (RSO) characterization.
• Plan, coordinate, execute, and assess training events, exercises, and mission rehearsals.
• Provide SDA subject matter expertise and briefings to space operators, multinational partners, and senior military leaders.
• Support remote crew shift work for JCO and mission partners.
• Provide in-classroom assistant instructor support for SDA software training to USSF Guardians.
• Support on-site exercises and other direct support to the SPACECOM JOC and supporting operations centers.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development
• Potential sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary performance payments for certain job titles or levels

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior