Orbital Analyst: Space Domain Awareness & Sensor Ops

United States Space Force; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Space Force in Dahlgren, Virginia is seeking a Mission Support Orbital Analyst to support USSPACECOM's Space Domain Awareness mission, providing timely satellite positional data on man-made objects and directing space sensor assets from a C2 center. The role requires precision orbit determination, SDA data analysis, and knowledge of DoD/USSF doctrine; candidate must be a U.S.

citizen eligible for Top-Secret/SCI clearance with TDY travel and occasional telework.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top-Secret/SCI clearance.
• Telework may be allowed on a situational basis; TDY ~21 days/year.
• Must be able to travel by military or commercial aircraft as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate weapon systems and sensor tasking in a C2 center to support SDA missions.
• Maintain current and historical satellite and debris positional data in geocentric orbits.
• Coordinate with USAF/DoD and other agencies to analyze and share SDA data.

Skills

Precision orbit determination

SDA data analysis

C2 operations

DoD/USSF doctrine

Orbital mechanics basics

Clear communication

Job description

The United States Space Force in Dahlgren, Virginia is seeking a Mission Support Orbital Analyst to support USSPACECOM's Space Domain Awareness mission, providing timely satellite positional data on man-made objects and directing space sensor assets from a C2 center. The role requires precision orbit determination, SDA data analysis, and knowledge of DoD/USSF doctrine; candidate must be a U.S.

citizen eligible for Top-Secret/SCI clearance with TDY travel and occasional telework.