Space Defense Mission Analyst
About The Position
As a space systems and military technology analyst, the Space Defense Mission Analyst supports Air Force and Space Force equities related to exporting space systems and military technologies across USSF mission areas. These include Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space-Based Sensing and Targeting (SBST), Space Control, Navigation Warfare, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT), Theater Electromagnetic Warfare, and Space Access. The analyst supports the development, refinement, and implementation of Air Force export and foreign disclosure guidance for systems and associated platforms, equipment, subsystems, and processes that impact or operate in the space environment. The role identifies technology release and foreign disclosure (TRFD) requirements, challenges, and processes for space systems and technologies, and coordinates with industry, systems groups, interagency organizations, and other stakeholders to facilitate interoperable exports to international partners. The analyst also provides technical support, including briefings and papers, for engagements with foreign military and government officials. Serving as a trusted advisor to clients, the analyst identifies, analyzes, and evaluates complex systems, policies, and processes related to releasing and exporting U.S. space technologies and information to international partners. The role guides work for the U.S. Space Force and supports solutions for the security cooperation mission. The position is located in Arlington, Virginia, and is not listed as remote. Travel may be up to 25% of the time.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with space operations in mission areas such as SDA, SBST, Space Control, EW, SATCOM, MWT, or Space Access.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
- TS/SCI clearance.
- Bachelor's degree.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with foreign militaries.
- Experience performing operational space functions in support of a combat-coded unit.
- Experience working at the Headquarters level.
- Knowledge of USSF roles and missions, security cooperation, international affairs, security assistance, or foreign military sales (FMS).
- Master’s degree in International Affairs or a STEM field.
- Completion of Space 100, Space 200, and Space 300 courses, or similar training.
Responsibilities
- Support Air Force and Space Force equities associated with exports of space systems and related military technologies across USSF mission areas.
- Support the development, refinement, and implementation of Air Force export and foreign disclosure guidance for systems, platforms, equipment, subsystems, and processes that impact or operate in the space environment.
- Identify technology release and foreign disclosure requirements, challenges, and processes specific to space systems and technologies.
- Coordinate with industry, systems groups, interagency organizations, and other stakeholders to facilitate the export of interoperable systems to international partners.
- Provide technical support, including briefings and papers, for engagements with foreign military and government officials.
- Identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes related to the release and export of U.S. space technologies and information to international partners.
- Guide work for the U.S. Space Force and support solutions for the security cooperation mission.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
