Space Defense Mission Analyst

Zachary Piper, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401k

Sick leave as required by law

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Space Defense Mission Analyst to support a long-term military program in Arlington, VA. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor to clients, evaluate complex systems and policies, and guide work delivering space-related defense solutions.

This role requires TS/SCI clearance, 5+ years in space operations, and a background in international affairs or STEM. You will prepare briefings and papers for foreign military and government engagements while coordinating

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with space operations including mission areas such as SDA, SBST, Space Control, EW, SATCOM, MWT, or Space Access.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (prefer Master’s degree in International Affairs or a STEM field).
• Experience working with foreign militaries.
• Experience with operation space functions supporting combat-coded unit.

Responsibilities

• Advise stakeholders on space systems and related military technologies
• Support development, enhancement, and implementation of military exports
• Provide guidance for systems and platforms that impact and/or operate in the space environment
• Identify technology release and foreign disclosure requirements and challenges
• Coordinate with industry stakeholders for interoperability
• Provide briefings and white papers for engagements with foreign military/government officials

Skills

Space operations experience

Clearance TS/SCI

Stakeholder briefings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in International Affairs or STEM

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Space Defense Mission Analyst to support a long term military program in Arlington, VA. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor to clients, evaluate complex systems and policies, and guide work supporting military solutions to defend our nation.

TS/SCI REQUIRED

Responsibilities of the Space Defense Mission Analyst:

• Advise stakeholders on space systems and related military technologies
• Support development, enhancement, and implementation of military exports
• Provide guidance for systems and platforms that impact and/or operate in the space environment
• Identify technology release and foreign disclosure requirements and challenges
• Coordinate with industry stakeholders for interoperability
• Provide briefings and white papers for engagements with foreign military/government officials

Requirements for the Space Defense Mission Analyst:

• 5+ years of experience with space operations including mission areas such as SDA, SBST, Space Control, EW, SATCOM, MWT, or Space Access
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (prefer Master’s degree in International Affairs or a STEM field)
• Experience working with foreign militaries
• Experience with operation space functions supporting combat-coded unit

Compensation for the Space Defense Mission Analyst:

• $150,000-170,000 annual salary (depending on experience)
• Full benefits: medical/dental/vision insurances, PTO, paid holidays, 401k, sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 10/26/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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