Space/Counterspace Analyst, Mid

Castalia Systems; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k matching

PTO

Professional training opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

Castalia Systems is seeking a Space/Counterspace Analyst, Mid, to support our Intelligence Client's mission sets at Quantico, VA. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship for a full-time on-site position.

The candidate will perform all-source analytic production on foreign space capabilities, collaborate with engineers and scientists, and lead teams in researching complex problems. A Bachelor's degree is required and at least 8 years of experience in relevant analysis is expected.

Qualifications

• All-source analytic production experience in space domains.
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly and concisely.
• Experience leading teams or guiding junior analysts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source analytic production on foreign space capabilities and technologies.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to evaluate space-related intelligence.

Skills

All-source analysis

Report writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Space/Counterspace knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Location: Quantico, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Clearance: TS/SCI and the ability to obtain/maintain a CI Poly as required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Job Summary

Castalia Systems is seeking a Space/Counterspace Analyst, Mid to support our Intelligence Client's mission sets.

Roles and Responsibilities

A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Conducts all-source analytic production of foreign space capabilities including, but not limited to, foreign adversary space doctrine, strategy, communications and collections, vulnerabilities, platforms, assembly and launch capabilities, weapons, dual-use systems and technologies, and emerging space technologies.
• Works with engineers and scientists on foreign space capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Meets all qualifications and skills of a Junior, plus:
• Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced. Demonstrates ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
• Demonstrates ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems. Provides guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies. Uses argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives.
• At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Bachelor's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Normal office environment.
• During high-tempo operations, maintain situational awareness and relay intelligence in real time.

Travel

• Not required.

Company Description

At Castalia Systems, we provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our benefits include: Medical, dental, vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too. All regularly scheduled employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in Castalia Systems' benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Salary at Castalia Systems is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, position knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000.00 to $85,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Castalia Systems' total compensation package for employees.

Disclaimer

Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.