Orbital Analyst: Space Surveillance & Trajectory (TS/SCI)

Booz Allen; Virginia; On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking an Space Orbital Operator to support national space missions from Alexandria, VA and Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on orbital analysis, trajectory monitoring, and anomaly detection to ensure the safety of satellite systems.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in space analytics, proficiency in Python or similar scripting, and TS/SCI clearance. The team collaborates with national and tactical operations to advance target development efforts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with space, engineering, or orbital analytics.
• Experience with a scripting language such as shell, Perl, or Python.
• Knowledge of space surveillance and tracking systems, such as radar and optical sensors.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Conduct orbital analysis and data interpretation to monitor and track satellite positions, trajectories, and potential collisions.
• Identify anomalies in satellite behavior.
• Brief clients and management on orbital analysis findings.
• Collaborate with operations managers, operators, and analysts on new analytic methods, technologies, and strategies.

Skills

Space analytics

Python scripting

Space surveillance knowledge

Statistics analysis

TS/SCI clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Booz Allen is seeking an Space Orbital Operator to support national space missions from Alexandria, VA and Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on orbital analysis, trajectory monitoring, and anomaly detection to ensure the safety of satellite systems.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in space analytics, proficiency in Python or similar scripting, and TS/SCI clearance. The team collaborates with national and tactical operations to advance target development efforts.