Space Analyst

Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies LLC•National Capital Region , VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies LLC is seeking a Space Systems and Military Technology Analyst to support an industry partner’s effort with the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs (SAF/IA). The role provides operational, tactical, and technical space expertise for Department of the Air Force (DAF) and United States Space Force (USSF) initiatives involving export, technology release, and foreign disclosure of U.S. space systems and related military technologies. The analyst supports international security cooperation across mission areas including Space Domain Awareness, Space-Based Sensing and Targeting, Space Control, Navigation Warfare and Positioning, Navigation and Timing, Satellite Communications, Missile Warning and Tracking, Theater Electromagnetic Warfare, and Space Access. The position works with Government stakeholders, military leadership, industry representatives, and international partners to facilitate responsible transfer of U.S. space capabilities and technologies. This is a full-time contract position performed on-site at Government facilities in the National Capital Region, with travel of up to 25%. An active, final TS/SCI clearance is required. The anticipated annual base salary is $150,000 and up, depending on qualifications, experience, and the selected employer’s compensation structure. The start date is to be determined.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; an emphasis in International Affairs is desired.
Active, final Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
At least five years of experience in military space operations, preferably in one or more of these areas: Space Domain Awareness, Space-Based Sensing and Targeting, Space Control, Electromagnetic Warfare, Satellite Communications, Missile Warning and Tracking, Space Access, or Positioning, Navigation, and Timing.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Ability to work on-site at Government facilities within the National Capital Region.
Availability to travel up to 25% in support of mission requirements.
Working understanding of USSF organizational structure, roles, responsibilities, and operational missions.
Working understanding of United States Space Command missions and responsibilities.
Working understanding of combined operations and relationships among Combatant Commands, Service Components, and partner organizations.
Working understanding of SAF/IA responsibilities within the international security cooperation community.
Working understanding of security cooperation and security assistance policies, processes, regulations, and legislation.
Working understanding of Foreign Military Sales processes and organizations responsible for international defense technology transfers.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Space 100, Space 200, and Space 300 training, or customer-approved equivalent experience.
Operational space experience supporting combat-coded units, particularly organizations with established space mission responsibilities.
Experience coordinating or working directly with foreign military organizations and international partners.
Previous Headquarters-level staff experience within the Department of the Air Force, United States Space Force, Department of Defense, or a related organization.
Experience integrating Title 10 (DoD) and Title 50 (Intelligence) information for release to foreign partners.
Familiarity with Cross-Domain Solutions, Multi-Level Security architectures, and automated data tagging and filtering.
Master’s degree in International Affairs or a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics discipline.

Responsibilities

Support the development, refinement, and implementation of DAF export and foreign disclosure guidance for space systems, platforms, equipment, subsystems, and associated technologies.
Identify and assess Technology Release and Foreign Disclosure (TRFD) requirements, processes, challenges, and potential barriers affecting space systems and technologies.
Coordinate with industry representatives, Government program offices, interagency organizations, and international stakeholders to facilitate export of interoperable space capabilities.
Analyze technical systems, policies, and processes associated with release and export of U.S. military space technologies and information.
Develop technical briefings, information papers, talking points, and decision-support materials for U.S. Government engagements with foreign military and Government officials.
Provide subject matter expertise to SAF/IA and USSF leadership on international security cooperation, security assistance, and Foreign Military Sales involving space capabilities.
Evaluate operational, technical, and security considerations associated with international space partnerships and technology-sharing initiatives.
Support coordination across DAF, USSF, DoD, the Intelligence Community, and international partner organizations.
Perform duties on-site at Government facilities within the National Capital Region and travel up to 25% in support of mission requirements.