Mission Protection Analyst

Peraton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is recruiting a Mission Protection Analyst to support a national security program from a government facility in Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on safeguarding protected data and enabling secure data sharing among personnel and partners, with threat monitoring and space domain awareness.

Responsibilities include analyzing satellite data, developing protection strategies, and coordinating with leadership and development teams to improve mission success and data integrity within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 9 years of related space defense experience.
• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated Poly.
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and I&W systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor I&W tools and perform orbital analysis to assess threats.
• Safeguard data and support data requests from internal/external partners.
• Collaborate with engineering on system integration and data processing.
• Analyze satellite state data and report vulnerabilities/threats to mission assets.

Skills

Flight safety tools

I&W systems

Space domain awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

9 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

MS in related field

Tools

STK

DSS

SPADOC

ATLAS

ASW systems

Job description

Mission Protection Analyst

Job Location: US-CO-Colorado Springs

Requisition ID: 2026-166440

Position Category: Aviation Systems

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

• As a Mission Protection Analyst supporting a national security program space warfighting mission, you are responsible for the safeguarding of protected data and enabling secured data-sharing between assigned personnel and mission partners. You will ensure that ad hoc operational reports and routine data products are delivered timely, with adherence to authorized procedures, documented security policies and access restrictions.
• Perform indications and warning (I&W) tool monitoring and orbital analysis to assess threats against mission assets and maintain space catalog accuracy.
• Work closely with the engineering team to advance system integration efforts for improved procedural and data processing efficiencies.
• Mission Protection tasks include space object ephemeris screenings against space and terrestrial hazards and threats to mitigate risks to mission success. Prior experience performing conjunction assessment (CA) or space defense operations is desired.
• Implementation of mission protection strategies for daily operations and planning efforts.
• Safeguard protected data while fulfilling internal/external product and data requests.
• Develop TTPs, COAs and work to improve thresholds for checklist entry criteria.
• Assist system integration efforts of latest I&W software tools and capabilities.
• Detect threat activity and maintain accurate terrestrial and space catalog databases.
• Collaborate with leadership, external partners, and development teams; participate in meetings and briefings, as required for mission data sharing and planning efforts.
• Analyze various satellite state position data sources and report on vulnerabilities and threats to mission and/or assets.
• Prioritize and execute collection tasking and management using available asset resources.
• Support training, documentation and exercise efforts, as required.
• Perform continuity of operations tasks and ensure continued safety of flight.
• Work full-time on-site at a government facility in Colorado Springs, CO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years combined experience working in space defense operations, utilizing flight safety tools or integrating related I&W systems, with a bachelor's degree in a related field; 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree; 3+ years with MS in related field
• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated Poly
• Preferred:
  • 2+ years\' combined experience with STK, DSS, SPADOC, ATLAS or ASW systems
  • 4+ years of combined experience performing Mission Protection in orbital analyst, flight safety analyst (CA), battlespace awareness (BSA), or satellite mission planner roles
  • 2+ years assigned to National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) or partnered IC organizations
  • Experience navigating large data repositories and fulfilling RFIs
  • Understanding of orbital mechanics, flight safety tools and I&W systems
  • Knowledge of foreign/domestic space and ground threat capabilities and space surveillance networks with prior experience in tasking space surveillance resources

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.