Orbital Analyst

Itsaerospace; Alexandria, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ITS, LLC is seeking a Battlespace Awareness Operator (BSA-E) – 24x7 Operations Support in Springfield, VA. The role delivers mission status updates, conducts anomaly investigations, and provides actionable decision support to senior leadership in a high-tempo environment.

Required: Bachelor’s with 4+ years or Master’s with 2+ years (or 8+ years in lieu); active TS/SCI with CI Poly; on-site at a Government facility; 12-hour shifts across days and nights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years relevant experience, or Master’s with 2+ years, or 8+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 2 years of Space Operations experience.
• Experience with orbital mechanics concepts and astrodynamics tools.

Responsibilities

• Support 24/7 operations with 12-hour rotating shifts (days/nights).
• Monitor space-domain threats and high-interest events.
• Develop COAs for mission decision-making and briefing senior leadership.

Skills

Space Operations

Astrodynamics

Briefing Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

STK

GMAT

ODTK

Job description

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Orbital Analyst

Full Time Professional Alexandria, VA, US

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

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.

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.