Satellite Control Network Operations Analyst

KBR, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KBR Benefits

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Satellite Control Network Operations Analyst to provide on-site support to HQ Combat Forces Command (HQ CFC) located on Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

The role focuses on operational, technical, and analytical support to SCN operations, mission assurance, operational readiness, and the assessment of mission impacts due to changes. You will develop assessments, briefings, and decision-support products for leadership.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree; additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in space operations, satellite operations, or mission management.
• Experience with SCN, TT&C, or related operational missions.
• Ability to develop analytical products and briefings for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assess operational impacts of system changes and modernization on SCN operations.
• Review research, development, testing and fielding activities for mission readiness.
• Produce recommendations and decision-support materials for HQ CFC leadership.
• Evaluate changes to SCN systems and infrastructure from an operational perspective.
• Coordinate with HQ CFC, SSC, 22 SOPS, Delta organizations and partners.
• Develop briefs, executive summaries, and meeting minutes.
• Track risks, issues, and decisions affecting mission execution.
• Support satellite operations planning and mission readiness activities.
• Travel may be required for limited durations.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Stakeholder coordination

Strong communication

Analytical reporting

Operational risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office (Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Job description

Title:

Satellite Control Network Operations Analyst

KBR is seeking a Satellite Control Network Operations Analyst to provide on-site support to Headquarters Combat Forces Command (HQ CFC) located on Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

The successful candidate will provide operational, technical, and analytical support to HQ CFC related to Satellite Control Network (SCN) operations, mission assurance, operational readiness, and the assessment of mission impacts resulting changes. The position supports Government decision-making through operational assessments, mission analysis, stakeholder coordination, and strategic recommendations to ensure continued execution of critical space operations missions.

In this position, you will:

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess operational impacts associated with modernization efforts, system changes, and emerging capabilities.
• Review research, development, testing, and fielding activities to evaluate impacts on SCN operations, mission execution, and readiness.
• Provide analysis, recommendations, and decision-support products to HQ CFC leadership regarding operational risks, mission assurance considerations, and implementation strategies.
• Evaluate proposed changes to SCN systems, architecture, procedures, and infrastructure from an operational perspective to determine impacts to mission effectiveness and satellite operations.
• Participate in design reviews, specification reviews, readiness reviews, operational assessments, and configuration audits.
• Support mission assurance, operational risk management, continuity planning, and readiness evaluation activities.
• Coordinate with HQ CFC, Space Systems Command (SSC), 22 SOPS, Delta organizations, stakeholders, and other operational partners.
• Develop operational assessments, briefings, recommendations, executive summaries, meeting minutes, and decision-support products.
• Analyze mission impacts associated with planned or proposed SCN outages, upgrades, transitions, and capability enhancements.
• Track action items, operational risks, issues, and decisions impacting mission execution.
• Support planning activities related to satellite operations, mission readiness, and operational capability development.
• Provide recommendations to support leadership decisions affecting space operations missions and SCN support to satellite constellations.
• Travel may be required for limited durations to support customer meetings, reviews, and operational events.

Qualifications:

Required:

• An active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Bachelor’s degree. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, including experience supporting military space operations, satellite operations, command and control operations, mission management, or operational planning.
• Experience supporting or working with the Satellite Control Network (SCN), space operations organizations, satellite command and control activities, telemetry, tracking, and commanding (TT&C), or related operational missions.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate operational impacts, mission risks, readiness considerations, and mission assurance factors associated with system, process, or infrastructure changes.
• Experience developing analytical products, operational assessments, briefings, recommendations, and decision-support materials for senior leadership.
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders, including operational units, headquarters organizations, acquisition organizations, and external mission partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Desired:

• Experience supporting HQ CFC, 22 SOPS, Space Delta organizations, CSpOC, or other US Space Force operational organizations.
• Knowledge of DTRN, SATCOM, DISA services, or communications capabilities supporting space operations missions.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site at Peterson SFB, CO
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

$115,000 - $130,000

This range is for Colorado only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.