Global Sensor Management (GSM) Analyst (USSPACECOM)

starfish; Schriever Space Force Base (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a Global Sensor Management Analyst to join the MD/SDA/MW mission area in support of USSPACECOM. The role requires broad skills to analyze national strategic and operational impacts resulting from loss or disruption of critical systems or capabilities.

The candidate will maintain expert knowledge across the MD/SDA/MW domains, oversee sensor-to-C2 systems, and respond to RFIs. Collaboration with Joint Chiefs of Staff and DoD program offices is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of MD/SDA/MW mission areas.
• Familiarity with long-range mission planning and command structures.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains expert knowledge on the Missile Defense, Space Domain Awareness and Missile Warning mission areas.
• Oversees MD/SDA/MW systems—from sensors to correlation centers and C2 interfaces.
• Responds to RFIs involving multi-mission sensors and C2 anomalies.
• Proposes system changes and long-range concepts for MD/SDA/MW programs.

Skills

MD/SDA/MW knowledge

C2 systems understanding

Strong communication

Tools

GCCS familiarity

PDS-M familiarity

C2BMC operations

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Position Overview

Torch Technologies is seeking an individual to provide Global Sensor Management analyst duties to integrate within the Missile Defense / Space Domain Awareness / Missile Warning (MD/SDA /MW) mission areas to support USSPACECOM. The position requires an individual possessing a wide range of skills and demonstrated experience; providing a fully integrated capability to analyze potential national strategic and operational impacts resulting from the loss or disruption of critical systems or capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains expert knowledge on the Missile Defense, Space Domain Awareness and Missile Warning mission area, provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations.
• Serves as an authority on issues of MD/SDA/MW with comprehensive knowledge of long-range mission, objective, and management plans in the Unified Command Plan.
• Oversight of all MD/SDA/MW systems-from sensors to correlation centers to forward users as well as Command and Control Systems.
• Responds to USSPACECOM GO-FO level RFIs involving multi-mission sensors and C2 anomalies.
• Recommends employment capabilities, operational concepts, and tactics for the MD/SDA/ MW mission area for the long-range implementation and administration of substantive DOW operational programs assigned to the command.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of war fighting doctrine, joint combat command structure, and global command and control constructs.
• Supports multiple organizations in driving solutions for C2 structure test/implementation and interfaces with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense & respective System Program Offices
• Proposes system changes involving significant departures from established policy with the application of many different quantitative and qualitative techniques.
• Reviews Presidential, Secretary of Defense (SecDef), AND Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) policy, directives instructions, guidance, concepts and doctrine for incorporation into command strategic policy and operational guidance.

Requirements

• The candidate should have demonstrated experience within the MD/SDA/MW mission areas, including familiarity with the Global Command and Control System (GCCS), Processing Data System-Migration (PDS-M), Command and Control Battle Management Communications (C2BMC), ground-based radar operations, and satellite operations.
• U.S. Citizenship
• 8+ years of experience in the Missile Defense, Space Domain Awareness, or Missile Warning mission area.
• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a DOW TS/SCI clearance.Knowledge of multiple Missile Defense Weapon Systems (THAAD, Aegis BMD, Aegis Ashore, GMD) and their integration.
• Familiarity with Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) systems, processes, conferencing, and CJCSI requirements.
• Understanding of a wide range of SDA-capable systems, including sensors, correlation centers, data lines, forward users, capabilities, functions, and operational practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues and maintain positive working relationships.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous MD/SDA/MW planning experience at the operational/theater level (e.g., Combatant Command, Joint/Combined Task Force, Component).
• Familiarity with Space Domain Awareness missions.
• JPME II qualification.
• Experience leading Operational Planning Teams (OPTs).

Schedule & Location

• Schedule: Fulltime, on-site
• Work Location: Schriever SFB, CO
• Travel: 10-20%
• Relocation Assistance Available: No
• Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
• Salary range: $115,000 - $135,000

The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific s