Senior Space Operations Analyst & TacRS Mission Planner

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join our mission-focused team supporting national security space capabilities for the Department of the Air Force. This role offers collaboration with a diverse group of professionals dedicated to advancing space missions.

You will support TacRS missions across spacecraft, ground systems, launch operations, and on-orbit execution, leveraging analytical expertise to enable rapid planning, integration, and execution of

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP access.
• 10+ years of experience supporting large-scale space programs in acquisition, systems engineering, or space operations.
• 3+ years of direct experience in space operations or operational mission planning.
• 8+ years of experience with National Security Space systems, including spacecraft, ground systems, and/or launch operations.
• Strong understanding of space mission architecture, spacecraft systems, ground segment operations, and launch integration.
• Experience supporting rapid acquisition programs and accelerated development environments (e.g., SBIR, OTA).
• Proven ability to support technical integration across multiple mission elements and stakeholder organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership and mission partners.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in U.S. Government facilities and secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute TacRS missions, including spacecraft integration, ground systems, launch operations, logistics, and on-orbit execution.
• Conduct mission analysis, mission planning, CONOPS development, and readiness exercises to support responsive space operations.
• Coordinate daily with government customers, mission partners, and industry stakeholders to ensure mission alignment and rapid execution.
• Manage the RPO technical baseline, leading integration across spacecraft buses, payloads, ground systems, software, and mission systems.
• Maintain technical risk registers and develop mitigation strategies across mission and system elements.
• Perform technical assessments of space, ground, and operational architectures to support mission planning and system integration.
• Define system performance data requirements, support sustainment planning, and contribute to development of C2 and mission planning software.
• Develop acquisition requirements and documentation supporting rapid procurement pathways (e.g., SBIR, OTA).
• Support source selections, evaluate technical proposals, and ensure alignment with mission and operational requirements.
• Assist with financial and program documentation (e.g., Form 9, MIPR) and track cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure execution and adherence to program timelines.
• Support technical and contractual negotiations related to scope, pricing, and program requirements.
• Apply operational frameworks and doctrine, including Joint Warfighting Concepts, CCMD processes, DIME, OODA Loop, and JPP.

Skills

Space systems

Mission planning

TacRS/CONOPS

Acquisition programs

SBIR/OTA

Risk management

Technical communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (STEM)

Master’s Degree (STEM)

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join our mission-focused team supporting national security space capabilities for the Department of the Air Force. This role offers collaboration with a diverse group of professionals dedicated to advancing space missions.

You will support TacRS missions across spacecraft, ground systems, launch operations, and on-orbit execution, leveraging analytical expertise to enable rapid planning, integration, and execution of