Elite Space Mission Protection Analyst

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Mission Protection Analyst to safeguard space-based assets and critical data within a national security context. The role blends operational analysis, threat assessment, and advanced I&W capabilities to ensure mission resilience.

The position involves collaboration with engineers, operators, and planners to optimize workflows, improve system integration, and support secure information sharing with government and mission partners. On-site at Schriever AFB, CO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years' experience without a degree, or 10+ years with AS/AA, 8 with BS/BA, 6 with MS/MA, or 3 with PhD.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
• 2+ years hands-on experience with STK, DSS, SPADOC, ATLAS, or ASW.

Responsibilities

• Execute mission protection strategies for daily ops and long-term objectives.
• Protect sensitive information while enabling secure data sharing with partners.
• Monitor I&W data to identify threats to mission assets.
• Perform orbital analysis and ephemeris screening for hazards.
• Collaborate with engineers and mission planners to improve workflows.

Skills

Indications and warning (I&W) analysis

Threat assessment and risk mitigation

Operational planning coordination

Education

AS/AA

BS/BA

MS/MA

Ph.D.

Tools

STK

DSS

SPADOC

ATLAS

ASW

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Mission Protection Analyst to safeguard space-based assets and critical data within a national security context. The role blends operational analysis, threat assessment, and advanced I&W capabilities to ensure mission resilience.

The position involves collaboration with engineers, operators, and planners to optimize workflows, improve system integration, and support secure information sharing with government and mission partners. On-site at Schriever AFB, CO.