Launch Security Operations Specialist

Davita Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Launch Security Operations Specialist in Colorado Springs. This role involves supporting security operations for launch activities, requiring specific qualifications like TS/SCI clearance and 2-10 years of experience. Join us to make a significant impact while developing professionally in a recognized top workplace. Personal and professional growth is prioritized in an environment fostering innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with counterintelligence polygraph required.
• 2-10+ years of launch security or operations experience based on seniority.
• Familiarity with facility control systems and computer-based security systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide security operations support for launch activities including vehicle transportation and processing.
• Monitor access control and life safety systems.
• Coordinate with emergency management functions and represent NRO in security policy activities.

Skills

Security Operations

Launch Security

Emergency Management

Visitor Control Procedures

Access Control Systems

Alarm Management Systems

Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Launch Security Operations Specialist

Location

US-CO-Colorado Springs

ID

2025-7616

Category

Construction/Facility Management

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

Clearance Level

TS/SCI CI Poly

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.

Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Description

Markon is seeking a Launch Security Operations Specialist to support our NRO client at multiple locations across the US.

Responsibilities

The ideal Launch Security Operations Specialist (LSOS) will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following tasks:

Provide security operations support for all launch-related activities including space vehicle (SV) transportation, processing, and integration with launch vehicles (LV).

• Oversee and operate security and payload processing facility systems.

• Support launch base security operations and implementation of general security requirements.

• Monitor and maintain Access Control Systems, Life Safety and Mass Notification Systems.

• Respond to alarms and manage event notification processes.

• Support personnel security and visitor control functions, including background checks, badging, and escorting.

• Implement and manage information systems security procedures.

• Apply Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) measures and mail screening protocols.

• Ensure compliance with government property accountability requirements.

• Coordinate and support emergency management functions and response readiness.

• Represent the NRO in launch security policy activities, including inter-agency and Intelligence Community (IC) working groups.

• Contribute to the planning and execution of secure launch campaigns in coordination with range operations and scheduling teams.

Qualifications

Required:

• TS/SCI with a counterintelligence polygraph (Preferrably with this client).

• HS Diploma, Associate's, or Bachelor's Degree (depending on seniority).

• 2-10+ years of experience in launch security, operations, or a related field (depending on seniority).

• Familiarity with launch base/range operations and facility control systems.

• Experience with computer-based security, life safety, and alarm/event management systems.

• Knowledge of visitor control procedures, AT/FP measures, and emergency management.

• Ability to support and enforce NRO and government security policies.

Desired:

• 5+ years of relevant site experience for senior-level roles (LSOS-III).

• Proven expertise in space vehicle transportation, payload processing, and launch security operations.

• Familiarity with NRO mission security practices and inter-agency coordination.

• Ability to mentor and guide junior and mid-level LSOS team members.

• Experience supporting classified missions and secure facility environments.

Salary Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.