Space Operation Analyst

Job Description

This position provides space control research and analysis to existing operational programs and the integration of future programs/concepts, including ground and space segment analysis in support of all headquarters functions such as operations, requirements, force planning/development, and the Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution Program Objective Memorandum process.  

Fun stuff you will do on the job:

• Integrate and assess analysis on adversary capabilities and impact to current and future operational programs
• Serve as an Space Control Orbital Warfare subject matter expert supporting USSF HQ CFC positions on the Space Control Mission Area Team and various other community meetings
• Coordinate with internal/external organizations such as Space Systems Command, Space Rapid Capabilities Office, Space Training and Readiness Command, Space Warfighting Analysis Center, Space Security and Defense Program, USSF Pentagon Elements, USSF Operational Units, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and various research and development organizations
• Support development of the Program Objective Memorandum inputs to the Office of the Secretary of Defense concerning resource allocation needs to meet service goals
• Provide strategic planning and operational support for the execution of USSF Wargames
• Analyze policy, strategies, doctrine, law, regulations in support of mission operations

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant program of study and 9 years or more experience (or 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of degree) related to or with the:

• Space Operations Command, Space Training and Readiness Command, Space Security and Defense Program, Combatant Commands and Intelligence Community
• Space Control Orbital Warfare mission area expertise in operations, operational planning and execution
• Service-driven requirements process plus JROC-led Key Operational Problems (KOP) list and Requirements and Resourcing Alignment Board (RRAB)
• Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE)
• Must have an in-scope background investigation (SSBI/T5) and the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Program accesses as well as be willing to consent to a polygraph examination  

You will wow us even more if you have these skills:

• Advanced degree in a relevant program of study (aeronautical, astronautical, space operations, systems engineering)
• Previous experience and/or familiarity with the following:
  • Space Control Operational Unit Experience
  • Space Operations Command 
  • Combatant Command Planning and Operations
  • Operational Planning (OPLAN, CONPLAN development)
  • Operational support within the Intelligence Community (e.g., the National Reconnaissance Office)
  • Combat Force Proponent – Fielding Process