Intelligence Space Analyst- Mid- Level

Celestar Holdings Corporation; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestar is seeking an Intelligence Space Analyst- Mid-Level to join a contract with a federal government client in support of a critical mission. The role involves analyzing space threats, maintaining situational awareness, and briefing senior leaders on space-related intelligence.

Candidates should have at least 8 years of analysis experience, a Bachelor's degree, and TS/SCI clearance. The position requires coordinating with DoD J2 and producing intelligence products for national security.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis, with recent duties in the past 2 years.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert analytics support on space threats and actors.
• Maintain daily situational awareness and brief senior leaders.
• Conduct analysis using multiple sources to forecast space security issues.
• Produce inputs to a monthly TS/SCI intelligence report.
• Respond to requests for information from senior leadership and staff.
• Monitor DoD and IC watch desks for initial threat reporting.
• Coordinate with DoD Joint Staff J2 and other COIs on future intelligence projects.
• Assist in strategy, planning operations, and advising on space OE intelligence.
• Inform governance leads on intelligence aspects of the operating environment.

Skills

Space threat analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Intelligence Space Analyst- Mid-Level

At Celestar, a B&A Company, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers who combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only for us as an organization, but also for the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

At Celestar, a B&A Company, is looking for an Intelligence Space Analyst- Mid-Level to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting…

Responsibilities

• Provide expert analytics support on space threats and space threat actors from the strategic threats identified in the 2021 Interim National Security Strategy and the 2018 National Defense Strategy.
• Maintain detailed, daily situational awareness of developments involving space threat actors and geopolitical activities to provide short- or no-notice briefings to the Chief National Guard Bureau as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
• Conduct analysis using intelligence and information from multiple sources to assess, interpret, forecast, and explain a range of space security issues.
• Coordinate, assemble, produce, and brief inputs to a monthly TS/SCI current intelligence report that addresses strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence issues.
• Respond to NGB Senior Leader, NGB Joint Staff, and JFHQ requests for information (RFI) or requests for the dissemination of information resulting from the NGB Weekly Operations and Intelligence Briefing.
• Monitor applicable Combatant Command, Joint Intelligence Operations Centers (JIOC), Intelligence Production Centers, Intelligence Agencies, Law Enforcement Agencies, U.S. embassies, and IC-wide watch desks to identify initial and imminent threat reporting.
• Participate in and coordinate with various communities of interest (COIs) within the DoD Joint Staff J2 in order to share and gain information on future intelligence projects and threat reporting.
• Assist the NGB Joint Staff in developing strategy, planning operations and campaigns, and offering best military advice for effective joint and multinational operations.
• Advise and inform the NGB J2 Governance branch leads for all intelligence aspects of the Operating Environment (OE) relevant to the space problem set by providing threat assessments and warnings, participation and synchronization of intelligence with operations and plans, developing detailed intelligence annexes, interpreting current reporting from operational forces, and ensuring accessibility of intelligence.

Education And Experience

• At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis, with at least a portion performing relevant duties in the past 2 years.
• Bachelor's Degree required

Security Clearance

• TS/SCI

Pay Range

$120,000-$126,000

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email.
• Occasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

More About B&A

B&A delivers secure, innovative, and mission-critical IT solutions to support the United States Government across all three branches—Executive, Legislative, and Judicial—focused on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence. Our team of cleared professionals specialize in Agile DevSecOps, Cloud Migration and Modernization, Data Science and Analytics, Human Capital Management, Operations and Enablement, Application Transformation, All-Source Intelligence, Geospatial Production, Engineering and Integrated Services, and Cybersecurity.

Notable Clients

B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check-ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross-training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A emphasizes charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a recipient of the Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for the Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

Celestar, a B&A Company, is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites), and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and all work-related activities.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Celestar, a B&A Company, is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable law. If you need accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].

E-Verify

Celestar, a B&A Company, participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States. E Verify is used after an individual accepts an offer of employment and completes Form I-9; it is not used to prescreen applicants. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.

Drug-Free Workplace

Celestar, a B&A Company, maintains a drug-free workplace. Where applicable to the position and permitted by law, employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screening conducted in accordance with company policy and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.