Satellite Operations Controller (Active TS/SCI/Poly)

Peraton; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25 days

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Peraton in Colorado Springs is seeking a Satellite Operations Controller to support the Front Range Operations and Sustainment Team (FROST). The role provides satellite operations and health checks on orbital systems from Schriever Garrison, with real time interfaces to the Satellite Control Network.

Candidates must be US citizens with TS/SCI poly, a high school diploma and 5 years of related experience, and must be willing to work shifts to sustain 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of related experience with Satellite Operations.
• Active TS/SCI with a POLY.
• Willing to work shifts to support mission operations.

Responsibilities

• Establish voice, messaging, and data communications for multiple satellite programs.
• Configure and monitor displays for computer and network equipment during operations.
• Coordinate multiple programs and schedule using custom software tools.
• Identify anomalous conditions and take corrective actions.
• Generate downtime reports and documentation for outages.
• Support operations status, engineering review, and problem boards.
• Identify areas of concern and propose improvements.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance per PWS/SOW and regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Ready to make an impact! Peraton is seeking motivated Satellite Operations Controller in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to support our Front Range Operations and Sustainment Team (FROST) program, and to provide satellite support service to our mission critical Government customer. FROST conducts real time on-orbit support, launch ascent support and End-of-Life operations for all NOPS supported operations. You will provide the customer with a single operational and engineering interface to the Satellite Control Network (SCN). The work is performed at Schriever Garrison. This position performs satellite operations and health checks on satellite systems.

• Establishing voice, messaging, and data communications for multiple-satellite programs of varying priorities and classifications.
• Configuration and monitoring of displays for computer and network equipment during normal mission operations.
• Multi-program coordination and scheduling using custom software tools.
• Determination of any anomalous condition and providing corrective actions as required.
• Generation of downtime reports and other associated documentation for operational outages.
• Support to various operations status, engineering review, and problem boards.
• Identification of areas of concern, issues, inefficiencies, and other non-value-added activities, as well as proved recommended solutions, as appropriate.
• Supporting site operations to ensure quality, safety, and compliance requirements are maintained as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW), site specific Occupational Safety and Health Administration publications, and local/state policies/regulations.
• Supporting the FROST Managers to ensure a collaborative relationship is maintained with our Prime and government customer.

FROST mission critical support requires maintaining a team presence 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week, and 365/366 days per year, including federal holidays.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• US Citizenship required.
• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of related experience with Satellite Operations, including military or civilian training and experience
• Must have an active TS/SCI with a POLY
• Must be willing to work shifts as required to support mission operations.

Desired Experience

• Ability to solve complex problems in a challenging and dynamic environment
• Analytical skills and the ability to perform assigned technical tasks
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Details

Target Salary Range: $51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.