Senior Space Operations & Mission Planning Analyst

Honu Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

PTO

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join a mission-focused team supporting National Security Space capabilities.

The role involves planning TacRS missions, integrating spacecraft and ground systems, and coordinating with government customers to ensure rapid execution. Requires TS/SCI with SAP access and 10+ years in space programs, with strong mission planning experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP access is required.
• 10+ years supporting large-scale space programs in acquisition, systems engineering, or space operations.
• 3+ years in space operations or operational mission planning.
• 8+ years working with National Security Space systems including spacecraft, ground systems and launch operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute TacRS missions including spacecraft integration, ground systems, launch operations, logistics and on-orbit execution.
• Conduct mission analysis, planning, CONOPS development and readiness exercises for responsive space operations.
• Coordinate daily with government customers, mission partners and industry stakeholders to ensure alignment and rapid execution.
• Manage the Rendezvous and Proximity Operations 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 planning and integration.
• Define system performance data requirements and contribute to development of C2 and mission planning software.
• Develop acquisition requirements and documentation supporting rapid procurement pathways (SBIR, OTA).
• Support source selections, evaluate technical proposals, and ensure alignment with mission requirements.
• Assist with financial and program documentation (Form 9, MIPR) and track cost, schedule and performance metrics.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors and vendors to ensure execution and adherence to 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

TS/SCI clearance with SAP access

Space programs experience

Mission planning

Systems engineering

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's Degree (STEM)

Master's Degree (STEM or related)

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join a mission-focused team supporting National Security Space capabilities.

The role involves planning TacRS missions, integrating spacecraft and ground systems, and coordinating with government customers to ensure rapid execution. Requires TS/SCI with SAP access and 10+ years in space programs, with strong mission planning experience.