2027 Operations Forecast Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

Telework options

401(k) Plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Professional growth

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems with advanced technical expertise. This on-site role supports launch readiness, forecasting, and range safety within the US government launch enterprise, with occasional travel to customer sites. Ideal candidates bring strong engineering and data-analysis skills, knowledge of Python/C++, and experience with HPC environments.

A TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, data analysis, operations research or related technical discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of professional postgraduate experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities; ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Transcripts are required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a variety of projects involving technical analyses and software development relating to discrete event simulation and modeling.
• Research and analyze regulatory filings, government publications, company disclosures, and other sources to develop evidence-based forecasts of launch activity, satellite deployments, orbital congestion, and reentries.
• Evaluate the credibility, maturity, schedule, and likelihood of execution of announced space projects and incorporate those assessments into forward‑looking space activity forecasts.
• Conduct technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments both independently and in teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers to define and address customer needs.
• Develop and present timely and technically accurate briefings and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers.
• Travel occasionally (as necessary) to support customer efforts.

Skills

Python

C++

Fortran

HPC environments

Arena

Tableau

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, data analysis, operations research or related technical discipline

Tools

Arena

Tableau

Job description

Job Summary

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Work Model

This position will require onsite support for a minimum of 4 days in either Chantilly, VA, El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO

What You’ll Be Doing

As a member of the Launch Operations Readiness Team, you will be providing technical capabilities to support our customers and address the challenges of launch operations and forecasting and range safety in the rapidly expanding US government launch enterprise.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to a variety of projects involving technical analyses and software development relating to discrete event simulation and modeling.
• Research and analyze regulatory filings, government publications, company disclosures, and other sources to develop evidence-based forecasts of launch activity, satellite deployments, orbital congestion, and reentries.
• Evaluate the credibility, maturity, schedule, and likelihood of execution of announced space projects and incorporate those assessments into forward‑looking space activity forecasts.
• Conduct technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments both independently and in teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers to define and address customer needs.
• Develop and present timely and technically accurate briefings and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers.
• Travel occasionally (as necessary) to support customer efforts.

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university program in engineering, mathematics, physics, data analysis, operations research or related technical discipline (Pursuing or conferred within the last 12 months)
• 0 to 1 years of professional postgraduate experience
• Organizational skills, to include: Self-management of multiple tasks, deadlines, and deliverables Ability to take direction, work independently, and develop productive working relationships Skills in mathematical formulation and derivation Demonstrated skills in the development and use of computer software tools
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Transcripts are required

How You Can Stand Out

• Experience with Python, C++, Fortran, High Performance Computing environments, and/or tools like Arena and Tableau Direct experience
• Technical skills in other related areas such as astrodynamics, collision avoidance, flight safety, link margin, orbit determination, cataloging, database management, spacecraft operations, radar/electro-optics, space object and debris environment projection, on-orbit breakup forensics, passive and controlled disposal, de‑orbit, and re‑entry analysis, debris mitigation and remediation analysis, space situational awareness, space traffic management, and AI/ML data analytics.
• Meaningful and consistent contribution to a substantial technical analytical or development project through its successful fruition.
• Expertise in team coordination and/or mentorship.
• Experience supporting US government customers.
• Familiarity with the current space policy with respect to launch supply and demand and space traffic management.
• Current and active Top-Secret Clearance (TS) with SCI access.

We offer a competitive compensation package

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Return to the Aerospace Careers site.

U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.