Battlespace Awareness Operator

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Battlespace Awareness (BSA) Operator to monitor, analyze, and report on space domain indications and warnings to support space warfighting missions. You will safeguard assets as part of a government and contractor team performing 24/7 operations.

Your role requires expertise in orbital mechanics, astrodynamics tools, and space surveillance systems, with a focus on delivering timely COAs and actionable guidance to senior decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated poly.
• Minimum experience levels depend on degree: 9 years w/o a degree or 7 years with AS/AA or 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA.
• Experience with STK or other astrodynamics tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor space domain indications and warnings 24/7 as part of a rotation.
• Maintain operational RSO database and custody of high-interest space objects.
• Create reports and briefs for leadership on ongoing space events.
• Contribute to COA planning and execute procedures per checklists.
• Support integration and testing of related BSA software as end-user.

Skills

Astrodynamics knowledge

Operational planning

Oral communication

Team coordination

Education

AS/AA or BS/BA

MS/MA (optional)

Tools

STK

Space surveillance tools

Job description

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 create 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
• Support 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
• Analyze various satellite state position data sources, make pattern-of-life based assessments and report on vulnerabilities to mission assets
• Maintain system proficiency (i.e., 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 9 years w/o a degree or 7 years with AS/AA or 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD;
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated Poly

Preferred

• 2+ years' experience with STK or other astrodynamics systems (i.e. 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

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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

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