Orbital Warfare Expert

Booz Allen Hamilton•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$86,800 - $198,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Orbital Warfare Expert supports mission planning, operational assessments, and decision-making across national security space missions. The role analyzes orbital warfare systems, identifies vulnerabilities and threats, and develops recommendations to support operational objectives, drawing on expertise in orbital mechanics, rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO), and adversary space capabilities. The position plans, executes, and assesses orbital warfare activities; evaluates friendly and adversary capabilities and tactics; and supports course-of-action development for current and emerging mission requirements. It includes orbital maneuver planning, detailed analytical assessments, and technical and operational recommendations for operators, planners, and senior leaders. The expert also contributes to operational planning, exercises, and wargames alongside mission experts across the national security space enterprise. The role is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is not remote. A TS/SCI clearance is required. The projected annual compensation range is $86,800 to $198,000. Booz Allen describes its offerings as including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in space operations.
At least 4 years of experience supporting mission areas such as orbital warfare, orbital analysis, or rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO).
Experience supporting RPO planning, Space Object Surveillance Identification (SOSI) deconfliction, telemetry tracking and command (TT&C) planning, and orbital warfare mission execution.
Experience planning, executing, and assessing orbital warfare operations using advanced orbital analysis, mission planning, and space domain awareness tools.
Knowledge of orbital mechanics, space science, orbital warfare mission systems, Anti-Satellite (ASAT) capabilities, and adversary space systems and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Ability to independently assess spacecraft maneuvers and relative orbital motion, develop operational recommendations, and communicate findings to technical and executive-level audiences.
TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting or working within U.S. Space Force Mission Delta 9, the National Space Defense Center (NSDC), National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC), National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), or similar national security space organizations.
Experience identifying operational capability gaps and developing recommendations to improve orbital warfare concepts, processes, and mission effectiveness.
Experience as a trainer or evaluator.
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
STK Level III Certification or higher.
Graduate of the U.S. Space Force Weapons School or equivalent advanced space operations program.

Responsibilities

Support mission planning, operational assessments, and decision-making across national security space missions.
Analyze orbital warfare systems and identify vulnerabilities and threats.
Develop actionable recommendations to support operational objectives.
Plan, execute, and assess orbital warfare activities.
Evaluate friendly and adversary capabilities and tactics.
Support course-of-action development for existing and emerging mission requirements.
Conduct orbital maneuver planning and detailed analytical assessments.
Provide technical and operational recommendations to operators, planners, and senior leaders.
Contribute to operational planning, exercises, and wargames.
Support RPO planning, SOSI deconfliction, TT&C planning, and orbital warfare mission execution.
Assess spacecraft maneuvers and relative orbital motion and communicate findings to technical and executive-level audiences.