Battlespace Awareness (BSA) Operator intermediate

Peraton; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Peraton seeks a BSA Operator to monitor and analyze space domain threats at Schriver SFB, Colorado Springs. The role entails maintaining an RSO database, generating reports for leadership, and contributing to space event planning. Candidates must have a minimum of 12 years of experience or degrees, and must hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

Target salary ranges from $104,000 to $166,000 depending on experience and qualifications. A variety of employee benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan, are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years experience without a degree, 10 years with AS/AA.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated Poly required.
• Understanding of orbital mechanics essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor space threat assessments for a 24/7 operations crew.
• Maintain an operational RSO database.
• Analyze satellite state-position data.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated Poly

Oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of orbital mechanics

Education

PhD

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

No Degree

Tools

Systems Tool Kit (STK)

Astrodynamics systems

Job description

Role Overview

As a Battlespace Awareness (BSA) Operator, you will monitor, analyze, assess, and report on significant space domain indications and warnings (I&W) to ensure Space Warfighting Mission success. You will be part of a 24/7 Government & Contractor team protecting ground and space assets, utilizing a variety of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) tools to maintain residency and event characterization of resident space objects (RSO). Your work will support system integration efforts of emerging technologies and provide actionable information and course‑of‑action (COA) recommendations to senior decision‑makers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor space threat assessments as part of a 24/7 operations crew rotation
• Maintain an operational RSO database and custody of high‑interest space objects
• Create reports and briefs for leadership daily, including ad‑hoc updates for ongoing space events of interest
• Contribute to COA planning and execute procedures in response to checklist entry criteria
• Support testing and integration efforts of related software pertinent to BSA checklists and mission protection functions as an end‑user of developing tools and capabilities
• Analyze satellite state‑position data sources, perform pattern‑of‑life assessments, and report on vulnerabilities to mission assets
• Maintain system proficiency (e.g., Systems Tool Kit (STK) and other software) and attend system‑based training as required
• Prioritize and execute the tasking of space resources in support of national security programs
• Be prepared to support both real‑world and exercise‑driven space event planning efforts
• Work full‑time on‑site at a government facility in Colorado Springs, CO
• This position is contingent upon award of contract

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years without a degree or 10 years with AS/AA or 8 years with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 4 years with PhD
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated Poly

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with STK or other astrodynamics systems (e.g., ASW, ATLAS, SPADOC and/or available developing I&W tools)
• 2+ years working with IC organizations
• Understanding and prior applied knowledge of orbital mechanics and space surveillance systems
• Recent knowledge of foreign and domestic space and ground threat capabilities and missions
• Prior experience in tasking space surveillance resources, or collection management
• Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills; ability to brief government and military members of all ranks

Location

Schriver SFB, Colorado Springs, CO

Compensation

Target Salary Range: $104,000 – $166,000. Salary is determined by factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, geographic location and business and contract considerations.

Benefits

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short‑ and long‑term disability, employee assistance program, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off for vacation, and company‑paid holidays.

EEO Statement

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.