Candidate Processing Analyst, 19 SDS

United States Space Force; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework (situational)

Security clearance eligibility

Job summary

The United States Space Force is seeking a Candidate Processing Analyst in Dahlgren, Virginia, to support the 19 SDS and USSPACECOM's SDA mission. The role involves operating in a command and control center, directing space sensors to detect, track, and identify space objects, and maintaining accurate positional data on satellites and debris.

The incumbent will apply advanced analysis, coordinate with partner organizations, and adhere to DoD and USAF policies. U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience applying operations research to space sensor data.
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and orbit determination techniques.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present data to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Operate guiding Space Domain Awareness tasks in a C2 center.
• Process satellite positional data and maintain current/historical records.
• Coordinate with organizations and adapt to evolving mission requirements.

Skills

Operations research

Orbit determination

Satellite data analysis

C2 operations

Written communication

Job description

The United States Space Force (USSF) in Dahlgren, Virginia at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is searching for a Candidate Processing Analyst to support the 19 SDS (NH-0301-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).

Description:

To serve as a Candidate Processing Analyst within the 19th Space Defense Squadron (19 SDS), accomplishing the critical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission for U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) while providing warfighters with timely and accurate satellite positional data on man-made space objects. The incumbent is responsible for operating weapon systems over various platforms, the analyst serves as a highly-skilled operator in a command and control (C2) center, directing worldwide space sensors to detect, track, and identify all man-made space objects in support of USSPACECOM’s warfighting SDA mission, and accurately maintaining current and historical positional data on satellites and space debris in geocentric earth orbits and beyond.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of operations research, analysis, and their application to space sensor data.
• Ability to perform precision orbit determination updates to include manual differential corrections and other complex statistical estimation techniques.
• Skill to perform a higher degree of space analysis of objects and SDA data sharing; research, analyze, interpret, and present data and supporting analysis to leadership.
• Ability to independently set priorities, plan, coordinate, and organize work to identify problems and develop innovative solutions; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress and evaluate outcomes.
• Operational knowledge of tasking procedures and sensor limitations for Near-Earth and Deep-Space orbits/trajectories.
• Knowledge and understanding of agency, USAF, USSF, Department of Defense (DoD), and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s).
• Possess a fundamental knowledge of orbital mechanics and dynamics.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both orally and in writing

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret /SCI security clearance.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 21 days per year.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.