Orbital Analyst

ITS, LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ITS, LLC is seeking a Battlespace Awareness Operator (BSA-E) – 24x7 Operations Support to join our team in Springfield, VA. The Battlespace Awareness Operator will support real-time space operations by delivering mission status updates, conducting anomaly investigations, and providing actionable decision support and COA recommendations to senior leadership.

This role operates in a dynamic, high-tempo 24/7 mission environment supporting critical national security objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with required experience as listed.
• ≥2 years of experience in Space Operations.
• Familiarity with Orbital Mechanics principles.
• ≥1 year of experience using astrodynamics tools such as STK, GMAT and/or ODTK.
• Strong situational awareness and ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Effective communication and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a crew member supporting 24/7 operations in 12-hour shifts.
• Perform full-time, on-site operations at a Government facility.
• Maintain battlespace awareness of space domain threats and monitor mission assets.
• Develop and support Courses of Action (COAs) for mission decision-making.
• Log daily operational activities and anomalies per procedures.
• Prepare and deliver mission briefings to senior leadership.
• Support integration of new tools and system enhancements.
• Complete required pre-test, training, post-test, and certification within 60 days.

Skills

Situational awareness

Communication skills

Briefing skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4+ years experience

Master's degree + 2+ years experience

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

STK

GMAT

ODTK

Job description

Job Summary

ITS, LLC is seeking a Battlespace Awareness Operator (BSA-E) – 24x7 Operations Support to join our team in Springfield, VA. The Battlespace Awareness Operator will support real-time space operations by delivering mission status updates, conducting anomaly investigations, and providing actionable decision support and Course of Action (COA) recommendations to senior leadership. This role operates in a dynamic, high-tempo 24/7 mission environment supporting critical national security objectives.

ITS, LLC is seeking a Battlespace Awareness Operator (BSA-E) – 24x7 Operations Support to join our team in Springfield, VA. The Battlespace Awareness Operator will support real-time space operations by delivering mission status updates, conducting anomaly investigations, and providing actionable decision support and Course of Action (COA) recommendations to senior leadership. This role operates in a dynamic, high-tempo 24/7 mission environment supporting critical national security objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a crew member supporting 24/7 operations in 12-hour rotating shifts (days/nights).
• Perform full-time, on-site operations at a Government customer facility in Springfield, VA.
• Maintain battlespace awareness of space domain threats and monitor high-interest events impacting mission assets.
• Execute established Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to ensure operational continuity.
• Conduct anomaly investigations and support mission response planning.
• Operate analytical tools including Systems Tool Kit (STK) and other commercial or government-developed space analysis software.
• Develop and support Courses of Action (COAs) for mission decision-making.
• Accurately log daily operational activities, significant events, and anomalies in accordance with program procedures.
• Prepare and deliver mission briefings and analytical products to senior leadership and enterprise stakeholders.
• Support integration and operationalization of new tools, system enhancements, or mission capabilities.
• Complete required pre-test, training, post-test, on-console evaluation, and certification board; achieve certification within 60 days of assignment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet evolving mission requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; OR
  • Master’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; OR
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Space Operations.
• Familiarity with Orbital Mechanics principles.
• At least 1 year of experience using astrodynamics tools such as STK, GMAT, and/or ODTK.
• Strong situational awareness and ability to adapt to shifting operational priorities.
• Effective communication and briefing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in 24/7 operational environments supporting national security missions.
• Experience developing TTPs and mission-level COAs.
• Experience supporting senior decision-makers in a real-time operational setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Education/Experience

Level 3 experience supporting space operations or equivalent mission-critical operational environment.

Clearance Requirement

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required.

Salary Note

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is based on education, experience, and responsibilities.

ITS, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

U.S. Citizenship is required.