Mission Protection Analyst - Senior

Peraton; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Mission Protection Analyst in Aurora, Colorado, to protect vital national security space capabilities. The role demands expertise in orbital analysis, threat assessment, and data sharing within a mission-critical environment.

Key responsibilities include executing mission protection strategies, monitoring risks, and conducting thorough vulnerability assessments. Candidates must have significant experience or relevant education, an active TS/SCI clearance, and a passion for space operations.

Qualifications

• 16 years of relevant experience without a degree or fewer years with a relevant degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and threat capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute mission protection strategies and ensure operational readiness.
• Monitor indications and warning data for threat assessment.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and orbital analysis.

Skills

Orbital Analysis

Threat Analysis

Data Sharing

Vulnerability Assessment

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field

BS/BA or equivalent experience

Tools

STK

DSS

SPADOC

ATLAS

ASW

Job description

About Peraton

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, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Shape the Future of Space Security—Join a mission‑critical team at the forefront of national security space operations.

As a Mission Protection Analyst, you will play a vital role in protecting some of the nation's most sensitive space‑based capabilities.

Working within a dynamic space warfighting environment, you will safeguard mission‑critical data, assess threats to on‑orbit assets, and enable secure information sharing across government, intelligence community, and mission partner organizations.

This position combines operational analysis, mission assurance, orbital threat assessment, and advanced indications and warning (I&W) capabilities to ensure the continued safety, resilience, and effectiveness of space missions.

You will work alongside engineers, operators, and mission planners to improve system integration, streamline operational workflows, and strengthen mission protection strategies across the enterprise.

If you're passionate about space operations, threat analysis, and protecting high‑value national security assets, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact on mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute mission protection strategies supporting daily operations, contingency planning, and long‑term mission assurance objectives.
• Protect sensitive and classified information while enabling secure and timely data sharing with internal stakeholders and external mission partners.
• Monitor and analyze indications and warning (I&W) data to identify emerging threats and assess risks to mission assets.
• Perform orbital analysis and ephemeris screening to evaluate potential space and terrestrial hazards, ensuring the safety and survivability of mission systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using multiple satellite state‑vector and tracking data sources to identify threats and operational risks.
• Support conjunction assessment (CA) and flight safety activities to maintain mission readiness and safety of flight.
• Develop and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), courses of action (COAs), operational checklists, and decision thresholds.
• Integrate and operationalize next‑generation I&W tools, analytics, and mission protection capabilities in partnership with engineering and development teams.
• Maintain and enhance the accuracy of terrestrial and space object catalogs used to support mission planning and threat detection.
• Prioritize collection requirements and manage tasking activities across available surveillance and mission resources.
• Collaborate with government leadership, mission partners, and technical teams to support planning efforts, operational coordination, and executive‑level briefings.
• Support training initiatives, exercises, documentation development, and continuity‑of‑operations activities.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance operational effectiveness, automation, and mission responsiveness.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years w/o a degree or 14 years with AS/AA or 12 years with BS/BA or 10 years with MS/MA or 7 years with Ph.D.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with one or more of the following systems:
  • STK
  • DSS
  • SPADOC
  • ATLAS
  • ASW
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of mission protection experience in one or more of the following roles:
  • Orbital Analyst
  • Flight Safety Analyst (Conjunction Assessment)
  • Battlespace Awareness (BSA) Analyst
  • Satellite Mission Planner
• Experience supporting National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) missions or partner Intelligence Community organizations.
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics, conjunction assessment methodologies, flight safety operations, and indications and warning systems.
• Experience navigating large operational datasets and responding to Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Understanding of foreign and domestic space and ground‑based threat capabilities.
• Familiarity with space domain awareness architectures, surveillance networks, and tasking of space surveillance resources.

Why This Role Matters

Every day, our nation's space assets face an evolving landscape of operational challenges and emerging threats. As a Mission Protection Analyst, you will be part of the team responsible for detecting, assessing, and mitigating those risks‑helping ensure the security, resilience, and success of critical national security missions in the space domain.

Work Location

Schriever AFB, CO

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

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