Space Analyst

The Ascendancy Group LTD • Colorado Springs, CO

2d • $65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

As a Space Analyst, you will conduct all-source analysis of foreign space capabilities and help the customer understand how those capabilities affect operations. The position is contingent upon contract award and requires a current Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) provides technical, service, and training-based solutions focused on special operations forces and the Intelligence Community. TAG describes its work as relationship- and trust-based, with government-focused teammates who are former Department of War or Intelligence Community members. The company offers work in small teams on challenging problem sets supporting national security.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience related to this labor category, with a portion of that experience within the last 2 years.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Working knowledge of the concepts and functions of this labor category.
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community and Department of War classification guidelines and procedures, and the ability to apply them.
• Ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.
• Ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information, and to defend judgments with sound, logical conclusions.
• Ability to produce timely, logical, and concise reports, assessments, and briefing materials using Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with strong grammar skills.
• Ability to conduct structured research and maintain information within security and data protocols.
• Ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred; 7 years of direct experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Experience supporting Joint or special operations organizations.
• Ability to work independently with limited government oversight and function effectively as part of a team in a joint environment.
• Experience in a deployed environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source analysis of foreign space capabilities.
• Analyze foreign adversary space doctrine, strategy, communications, and collection.
• Assess vulnerabilities, platforms, and assembly and launch capabilities.
• Analyze weapons, dual-use systems and technologies, and emerging space technologies.
• Work with engineers and scientists on foreign space capabilities.
• Produce reports and briefings that inform planners and leadership.

What This Job Offers

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