COMSAT Analyst: Space Communications & SATCOM Ops (Onsite)

Apogee; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee is actively seeking a COMSAT Analyst to support USSPACECOM, providing technical and engineering services for satellite communications planning, analysis, and operations at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.

The role requires 4+ years of operational SATCOM experience, TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI, and a strong background in ground, space, and control networks to support tactical and strategic space communications.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required; must be a US citizen
• High school diploma with 9 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's with 4 years relevant experience
• 4+ years operational experience with Commercial SATCOM systems
• 4+ years of SATCOM apportionment planning and allocation processes experience

Responsibilities

• Serves as technical consultant for transmissions management and control in SHF and UHF Commercial SATCOM systems
• Develop/coordinate policy and plans for commercial SATCOM programs; propose technical solutions considering systems architecture and interoperability
• Analyze and evaluate solutions to future communications and automation challenges using satellite knowledge
• Provide technical and operational planning, system configuration and mission support
• Develop technical and management comments reflecting command position with USSF and Joint actions
• Assist in managing commercial SATCOM ground segment and gateways for transition to current/future satellites
• Coordinate with CCMD J6s and Service components for development of commercial communications in support of theater OPLANs
• Maintain data related to Service terminal basis of issue and capabilities
• Maintain knowledge base on commercial satellite constellation coverage and status

Skills

SATCOM

Operational experience

Policy & planning

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in related field

Job description

Apogee is actively seeking a COMSAT Analyst to support USSPACECOM, providing technical and engineering services for satellite communications planning, analysis, and operations at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.

The role requires 4+ years of operational SATCOM experience, TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI, and a strong background in ground, space, and control networks to support tactical and strategic space communications.