Mission-Critical Space Systems Analyst

Proximity, an SPA Australia Company; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Health and Wellbeing support

Professional development

Career progression pathways

Community involvement

Job summary

SPA Australia, Canberra, is seeking a skilled Military Operations Analyst to join a growing team of Space professionals providing objective advice and operational insight across Defence.

This role supports the development, integration, and employment of space capabilities within the broader joint and multi-domain force, with close collaboration to Defence stakeholders and a need for strong written communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in military operations or operational planning, preferably with joint/space operations.
• Ability to translate complex issues into actionable recommendations in reports.
• Strong written communication for senior decision-makers.
• Australian citizenship with NV1 security clearance or higher.
• Knowledge of space capabilities and multi-domain operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational analysis of space capabilities to support force design and acquisition.
• Produce clear reports, briefs, and technical documentation for Defence clients.
• Translate complex issues into actionable recommendations.
• Support development of CONOPS, campaign plans, and mission threads for space missions.
• Provide SME in operational planning, mission assurance, and joint space effects.
• Participate in simulations, red-teaming, and war-gaming to test options.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and analysts to ensure relevance.

Skills

Military operations experience

Operational planning

Joint space operations

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Security clearance NV1

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Defence studies / related field

Tools

MATLAB

Systems Tool Kit (STK)

Python

Mission analysis tools

Job description

SPA Australia, Canberra, is seeking a skilled Military Operations Analyst to join a growing team of Space professionals providing objective advice and operational insight across Defence.

This role supports the development, integration, and employment of space capabilities within the broader joint and multi-domain force, with close collaboration to Defence stakeholders and a need for strong written communication.