Battlespace Awareness (BSA) Operator intermediate

Peraton; Schriever Space Force Base (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Battlespace Awareness (BSA) Operator at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs. This role involves monitoring and reporting on significant space domain threats to ensure mission success. Successful candidates will leverage their aerospace background in a high-tempo environment.

Responsibilities include analyzing data sources, maintaining databases, and reporting to leadership. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance and relevant experience in aerospace operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with STK or other astrodynamics systems is a plus.
• Understanding of orbital mechanics and space surveillance systems.
• Effective oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor space threat assessments in 24/7 operations.
• Create reports on space events for leadership.
• Analyze satellite data and report on vulnerabilities.

Skills

Space domain awareness

Aerospace operations

Security clearance

Analytical skills

Education

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA or relevant experience

Active TS/SCI clearance

Tools

Systems Tool Kit (STK)

Job description

Battlespace Awareness (BSA) Operator intermediate

Job Locations: US-CO-Schriever AFB

Requisition ID: 2026-167728

Position Category: Aviation Systems

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

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. BSA Operators are responsible for the safeguarding of ground and space assets as part of a Government & Contractor team conducting 24/7 operations. Successful candidates will leverage their prior aerospace and/or space operations background to execute mission protection tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) in a high‑ops tempo environment. Additionally, this technically skilled position requires the selected individual to have the ability to utilize a multitude of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) tools enabling resident space object (RSO) custody and event characterization. Readiness to adapt to (and drive) improved TTPs while supporting ongoing system integration efforts of latest developing technologies (as an end user) is an essential function of this position. Battlespace Awareness operators are trained as space protection subject matter experts, providing actionable information and course of action (COA) recommendations to senior decision-makers.

• Monitors space threat assessments as part of a 24/7 operations crew rotation
• Maintains operational RSO database and custody of high‑interest space objects
• Routinely creates reports/products and briefs leadership daily including ad hoc updates for ongoing space events of interest
• Contributes to course of action (COA) planning, and executes procedures in response to checklist entry criteria
• Supports testing and integration effort of related software pertinent to BSA checklists and/or mission protection functions as an end‑user of developing tools and capabilities
• Analyzes various satellite state position data sources, makes pattern‑of‑life based assessments and reports on vulnerabilities to mission assets
• Maintains system proficiency (i.e., Systems Tool Kit (STK) and other software) and attends system‑based training (as required)
• Prioritizes and executes the tasking of space resources in support of national security programs
• Is prepared to support both real‑world and exercise‑driven space event planning efforts
• Works full‑time on‑site at a government facility in Colorado Springs, CO

***This position is contingent upon award of contract***

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum of 12 years with no 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:

• 2+ years 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

Work location: Schriever SFB, CO

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

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