RSSC-West Satellite Analyst

QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking an RSSC Satellite Analyst to support the RSSC-West Commercial Cell at Peterson Space Force Base. You will focus on COMSATCOM lease management and EMI/RFI work, helping DoD customers acquire satellite capacity and track leases in use.

The role requires working on-site in Colorado Springs, CO, and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will develop SARs/SAAs, monitor system health, and report EMI trends while collaborating with DoD customers and CONUS partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 6 years of SATCOM experience.
• Working knowledge of RF link parameters, carrier frequencies, and terminal look angles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide SATCOM subject matter expertise within the RSSC-West AOR.
• Assist DoD and mission partners in defining and shaping requirements.
• Support frequency clearance and teleport availability planning.
• Develop SARs and SAAs with access times, contacts, and carrier parameters.
• Create reports detailing status of Gateways, Teleports, and terrestrial infrastructure.
• Report EMI/RFI through proper channels and document trends.

Skills

SATCOM knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

On-site at Peterson

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAR/SAA process

Job description

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Join our team supporting the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO) Regional SATCOM Support Centers (RSSCs) West (RSSC-West) at Peterson Space Force Base. We are seeking an RSSC Satellite Analyst for the RSSC-West Commercial Cell. In this role you will focus on COMSATCOM lease management and commercial Electromagnetic Interference / Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI) work. You will help DoD customers get the commercial satellite capacity they need, keep track of the leases already in use, and make sure interference affecting commercial satellites is identified and reported.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and COMSATCOM subject matter expertise within the RSSC-West Area of Responsibility (AOR), maintaining situational awareness of the COMSATCOM contracts and leases in use and a knowledge base on commercial satellite constellation coverage and status.
• Support DoD and mission partner customers in acquiring COMSATCOM capabilities, including help defining and shaping their requirements.
• Provide local AOR teleport availability planning and frequency clearance support, as applicable, coordinating with the cognizant frequency manager.
• Develop and submit Satellite Access Requests (SARs) and Satellite Access Authorizations (SAAs), including access times, points of contact, terminal look angles, satellite orbital location, and transmit/receive carrier parameters and frequencies.
• Develop reports detailing the status of Gateways and Teleports and applicable terrestrial infrastructure.
• Support and report on EMI and RFI through proper channels, covering DoD reference emitters, current DoD transmissions to commercial satellites, and network owner/operator geolocation results.
• Engage with the COMSATCOM community of interest to support EMI monitoring, detection, characterization, and geolocation, and document trends in EMI events affecting Commercial SATCOM.
• Monitor COMSATCOM system health, status, and potential threats, such as Commercial SATCOM EMI reports, Notices to Space Operators (NOTSOs), and status messages on NIPRNet and SIPRNet.
• Monitor COMSATCOM usage to identify satellite or system anomalies and other noteworthy operational events, and provide telephony and troubleshooting assistance in support of the RSSC-West 24/7 mission.
• Help develop and update Commercial SATCOM standard operating procedures, and collaborate with all designated entities to support Space operations.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma and 6 years of relevant SATCOM experience as a SATCOM technician, controller, communications planner, or network operator in a military or commercial environment.
• Working knowledge of communication principles and SATCOM theory, including RF link parameters, carrier frequencies, and terminal look angles.
• Knowledge of COMSATCOM systems, capabilities, and delivery methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to work directly with military and government customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work full-time on site at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; #qinetiqclearedjob

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or related discipline.
• Security+ or another DoD 8140-compliant cybersecurity certification.
• Prior experience with an RSSC, the SIOD, a SATCOM System Expert (C-SSE), or Commercial SATCOM operations.
• Knowledge of current COMSATCOM vendors, technology, and business models.
• Hands-on experience with the SAR/SAA process.
• Experience with EMI/RFI monitoring, characterization, or geolocation.
• Experience supporting COMSATCOM lease management or acquisition.
• Familiarity with Joint and DoD SATCOM processes and operations.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the target salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 per year. The final offer depends on the candidate's experience, education and training, certifications, and critical skills.

Accessibility/Accommodation

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.