Space Analyst

The Ascendancy Group LTD; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ascendancy Group LTD seeks a Space Analyst in North Carolina to perform all-source analysis of foreign space capabilities and produce actionable reports for customers. Employment is full‑time and contingent on contract award; a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required.

The role involves collaboration with engineers and scientists to assess capabilities and impacts on operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in related labor category, with recent work in last 2 years.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize multiple sources of information and defend judgments with clear reasoning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including reports and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all source analysis of foreign space capabilities.
• Analyze foreign adversary space doctrine, strategy, communications, and collection.
• Assess vulnerabilities, platforms, and assembly and launch capabilities.
• Analyze weapons, dual-use systems and technologies, and emerging space technologies.
• Work with engineers and scientists on foreign space capabilities.
• Produce reports and briefings that inform planners and leadership.

Skills

All-source analysis

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Ascendancy Group’s Mission

To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.

Overview

As a Space Analyst, you will conduct all source analysis of foreign space capabilities and help the customer understand how those capabilities affect operations. Employment type Full time; contingent upon contract award.

Security Requirement

Current Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct all source analysis of foreign space capabilities.
• Analyze foreign adversary space doctrine, strategy, communications, and collection.
• Assess vulnerabilities, platforms, and assembly and launch capabilities.
• Analyze weapons, dual use systems and technologies, and emerging space technologies.
• Work with engineers and scientists on foreign space capabilities.
• Produce reports and briefings that inform planners and leadership.

Requirements

Required:

• Minimum 7 years of experience related to this labor category, with a portion of that experience within the last 2 years. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred; 7 years of direct experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Working knowledge of the concepts and functions of this labor category.
• Knowledge of IC and DoW classification guidelines and procedures, and the ability to apply them.
• Ability to work semi independently with oversight and direction.
• Ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information, and to defend judgments with sound, logical conclusions.
• Ability to produce timely, logical, and concise reports, assessments, and briefing materials using Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with strong grammar skills.
• Ability to conduct structured research and maintain information within security and data protocols.
• Ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.

Desired:

• Experience supporting Joint or special operations organizations.
• Ability to work independently with limited government oversight and function effectively as part of a team in a joint environment.
• Experience in a deployed environment.

About TAG

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust. We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government focused teammates are former members of the Department of War or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation’s security.