Junior Special Technical Operations (STO) Analyst

Medium; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is seeking a Junior Special Technical Operations (STO) Analyst to join a mission-focused team in Aurora, CO or Springfield, VA. The role supports planning, coordination, and execution of compartmented operations, and assists with integrating new capabilities across the customer enterprise.

The ideal candidate has experience in space operations, IC/DoD environments, and demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience or Master's degree + 2 years experience.
• Experience in operational planning, mission coordination, or intelligence activities.
• Experience in the Intelligence Community, DoD, or national security environment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
• On-site work at Aurora, CO or Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities

• Support STO planning, coordination, and reporting activities.
• Assist with ACCM management and tracking.
• Prepare operational briefings, reports, and decision-support products.
• Coordinate with mission partners on planning across operations centers.
• Provide feedback on procedures, capabilities, and system performance.
• Support system integration, automation initiatives, exercises, and assessments.
• Identify operational risks, intelligence gaps, and mission impacts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support mission objectives.

Skills

Operational planning

Mission coordination

Intelligence activities

Communication

Analytical skills

Coordination

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Junior Special Technical Operations (STO) Analyst for a role in Aurora, CO or Springfield, VA.

Join a mission-focused team supporting critical national security and space operations missions. As a Mid-Level Special Technical Operations (STO) Analyst, you will support the planning, coordination, and execution of compartmented operations while assisting with the integration of emerging capabilities across the customer enterprise.

In this role, you will contribute to operational reporting, mission planning, and cross-organizational coordination efforts that support space and multi-domain operations. You will work closely with operational teams, mission partners, and acquisition organizations to ensure mission requirements are understood and effectively communicated.

The ideal candidate possesses experience supporting space operations, Intelligence Community missions, or Special Technical Operations activities and demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support STO operational planning, coordination, and reporting activities.
• Assist with the management and tracking of Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM).
• Prepare operational briefings, reports, and decision-support products.
• Coordinate with mission partners to support planning activities across operations centers.
• Provide feedback on operational procedures, capabilities, and system performance.
• Support system integration, automation initiatives, exercises, and operational assessments.
• Identify and document operational risks, intelligence gaps, and mission impacts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the customer enterprise to support mission objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or two years of experience with a Master's degree.
• Experience supporting operational planning, mission coordination, or intelligence activities.
• Experience working within the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or national security environment.
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated Polygraph.
• Work full-time onsite at a government facility in Aurora, CO or Springfield, VA.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting space operations or multi-domain missions.
• Familiarity with ACCM programs and handling classified information.
• Experience developing operational procedures, checklists, or reports.
• Knowledge of space domain awareness, space threats, or space surveillance operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

$110,000 - $135,000 a year

Target salary range: $110,000 - $135,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. We offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.