Junior Space Operations Analyst — TS/SCI Cleared

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Space Operations Analyst at Fort Belvoir to support mission protection, flight safety, and space domain awareness for critical U.S. assets. You will monitor mission systems, analyze orbital data, and assist with conjunction assessments under senior guidance.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and a TS/SCI clearance. You will work with operators, engineers, and intelligence professionals to produce reports and operational products for

Qualifications

• 6 years with no degree or 4 years with AS/AA or 2 years with BS/BA or 0 years with MS/MA
• Basic understanding of orbital mechanics, satellite operations, or space mission concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and operate technical mission systems and software applications.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Support daily mission protection, flight safety, and space operations activities.
• Monitor operational systems, I&W tools, and mission data to identify risks to space and ground assets.
• Assist with conjunction assessments, collision avoidance analyses, and laser deconfliction screenings under guidance.
• Analyze orbital data, satellite trajectories, ephemerides, and RSO information for planning and protection.
• Develop and maintain operational reports, briefings, mission products, and situational updates.
• Create and maintain procedures, checklists, training materials, and TTPs.
• Utilize mission systems and tools such as STK and ASW.
• Assist in testing and integrating new mission systems and data sources.
• Participate in training events, exercises, and mission rehearsals.
• Collaborate with flight safety, engineering, intelligence, and mission personnel to support objectives.
• Maintain awareness of space-domain events and emerging threats.
• Support 24/7 operations during mission events.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Ability to learn

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA

AS/AA

MS/MA

Tools

STK

ASW

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Space Operations Analyst at Fort Belvoir to support mission protection, flight safety, and space domain awareness for critical U.S. assets. You will monitor mission systems, analyze orbital data, and assist with conjunction assessments under senior guidance.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and a TS/SCI clearance. You will work with operators, engineers, and intelligence professionals to produce reports and operational products for