Space Defense Mission Analyst

Precision Solutions • Arlington, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a defense mission professional, the Space Defense Mission Analyst uses operational, tactical, and technical expertise to support Air Force and Space Force equities related to exporting space systems and military technologies. The role supports USSF mission areas including 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 affect or operate in the space environment. The position proactively identifies technology release and foreign disclosure requirements, challenges, and processes specific to space systems and technologies, and coordinates with industry, systems groups, interagency partners, and other stakeholders to facilitate export of interoperable systems to international partners. The analyst also provides technical support, including briefings and papers, for U.S. government 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 and solutions supporting the U.S. Space Force security cooperation mission. The position is based in Arlington, Virginia, requires work on-site at government facilities, and involves travel up to 25% of the time. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Requirements

• At least 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 work on-site at government facilities.
• 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 with a strong space foundation.
• Experience working at the Headquarters level.
• Knowledge of USSF roles and missions, security cooperation, international affairs, and 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 exporting 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 space systems and associated platforms, equipment, subsystems, and processes.
• Identify technology release and foreign disclosure requirements, challenges, and processes specific to space systems and technologies.
• Coordinate with industry, systems groups, the interagency, and other stakeholders to facilitate export of interoperable systems to international partners.
• Provide technical support, including briefings or papers, for U.S. government engagements with foreign military and government officials.
• Identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes related to release and export of U.S. space technologies and information to international partners.
• Guide work and solutions supporting the U.S. Space Force security cooperation mission.

What This Job Offers

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