Senior Orbit Analyst

KBR • Chantilly, VA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. This position involves work that has a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. This is a contingent position based upon contract award. KBR is seeking a Senior Orbit Analyst that will provide expert-level orbital analysis, mission planning, and operational decision support for highly classified space systems. This role leads complex trajectory analysis, conjunction assessment, and maneuver planning activities for critical national security missions. The analyst serves as a technical authority during routine and time-critical operations, providing actionable recommendations that ensure mission success and orbital safety. The position contributes directly to operational strategy, process improvement, and the integration of advanced analytical capabilities. This role operates in a high-tempo, mission-focused environment supporting 24/7 space operations. This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility in Springfield, Virginia, and is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 11+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise; OR Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise; OR No degree with 14+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph
• Extensive expertise in orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, and satellite mission analysis
• Significant hands-on experience performing conjunction assessment, collision avoidance, and maneuver planning
• Proficiency with advanced orbital analysis and mission planning software (e.g., STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer)

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting IC space mission operations
• Advanced proficiency in scripting or programming for orbital analysis and automation (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
• In-depth knowledge of space traffic management practices, orbital debris mitigation standards, and multinational coordination frameworks

Responsibilities

• Lead complex orbital mechanics analyses, trajectory modeling, and conjunction assessments for operational and planned missions
• Develop, validate, and approve maneuver strategies to mitigate collision risks and support long-term mission objectives
• Serve as the primary technical expert for satellite orbit determination, propagation, and performance assessment
• Provide authoritative recommendations to mission leadership during time-sensitive operational events and anomaly resolution
• Coordinate orbital analysis activities with internal mission teams and external mission partners to ensure orbital safety and compliance
• Oversee and refine orbital analysis methodologies, tools, and automation to improve accuracy and operational efficiency
• Develop and deliver detailed technical briefings and decision-support products for senior mission and operations leadership
• Mentor and technically guide junior and intermediate orbit analysts, supporting workforce development and mission continuity
• Participate in 24/7 operational shift rotations as required to support continuous mission execution

Benefits

• bonuses
• commissions
• sign on bonus
• relocation benefits
• short-term incentives
• long-term incentives
• discretionary payments for exceptional performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees