Space Control Analyst: Offensive/Defensive Ops (TS/SCI)

KBR Careers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks an Offensive/Defensive Space Control Analyst (ODSC) to join at Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs. An active TS/SCI clearance is required. You will deliver tactical assessments, validate algorithms, and develop software to close space kill chains and keep warfighters ahead in space.

The role emphasizes astrodynamics, Python-based data analysis, and integration with space domain tools, with onsite work and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• MS in Operations Research, Astrodynamics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 5+ years of space systems analysis or astrodynamics experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide decision-makers with critical analysis, tools, and modeling to close space kill chains.
• Analyze algorithm deficiencies and propose mitigations or replacements.
• Develop/maintain astrodynamics tools for operational use cases.
• Research and develop methods to improve SDA and OW operations.
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior leadership.
• Assist units with developing short-term software solutions for real-world issues.
• Serve as subject matter expert on astrodynamics and space control.

Skills

Python programming

Mathematical modeling

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Master of Science in Operations Research or Astrodynamics or Aerospace Engineering

Active TS/SCI clearance

Tools

MATLAB

Java

Shell scripting (Bash/Zsh)

Git

Python data tools

Job description

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks an Offensive/Defensive Space Control Analyst (ODSC) to join at Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs. An active TS/SCI clearance is required. You will deliver tactical assessments, validate algorithms, and develop software to close space kill chains and keep warfighters ahead in space.

The role emphasizes astrodynamics, Python-based data analysis, and integration with space domain tools, with onsite work and competitive compensation.