Space Force Sensitive Activities Analyst

DLS Engineering; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Job summary

DLS Engineering seeks a Space Force Sensitive Activities Analyst to support the United States Space Force in Colorado Springs, CO. The candidate will leverage extensive DoW sensitive activities and ISM knowledge to assist in mission analysis, planning, staffing, and execution.

The role requires Top-Secret/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and a strong background in ISM protocols. Travel may be required, and relocation benefits could be provided on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of DoW Sensitive Activities experience
• Active Top-Secret w/SCI clearance required
• Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to USSF sensitive activity stakeholders throughout the lifecycle (planning, staffing, implementation).
• Create, sustain, and implement plans for USSF operations.
• Develop annexes to plans and amend plans as mission requirements evolve.
• Apply DoW policy requirements for ISM to operations, planning, and force development.
• Conduct open-source research for mission analysis and threat assessments.
• Apply identity management protocols to assess risk and provide mitigation strategies to decision makers.
• Familiarity with Joint and SOF processes, structures, and C2.
• Establish liaison contacts within Service and DoW channels for coordination and expedited support.
• Assist government in accountability of mechanisms.
• Report significant events/incidents.

Skills

DoW sensitive activities

Identity management (ISM)

Security clearance

Operational planning

US citizenship

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Space Force Sensitive Activities Analyst (On-site Colorado Springs, CO)

DLS Engineering (DLS) is seeking a Space Force Sensitive Activities Analyst to join our team supporting the United States Space Force (USSF) Combat Forces Command, Sensitive Activities Division office/staff in Colorado Springs, CO. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in Department of War (DoW) sensitive activities and identity and signature management (ISM). The government client anticipates a high level of knowledge on the full breadth of sensitive activities supporting worldwide operations.

Why this role is a great next step for your career:

The combination of mission analysis, ISM support techniques, and operational planning support on this contract directly protects US Space Forces’ (USSF) most critical missions and people from state and non-state adversaries targeting American space and defense infrastructure. This work preserves US technological advantages, US Space Force mission priorities, and creates frameworks for resilient national defense operations in an era of ubiquitous data collection, digital threats, and geopolitical competition.

A day in the life:

• Providing direct support to USSF sensitive activity stakeholders throughout the operational lifecycle, to include mission analysis, planning, staffing, and implementation.
• Creating, sustaining, and implementing plans for USSF operations.
• Creating annexes to plans and amend plans as mission requirements evolve.
• Understanding and applying DoW policy requirements for ISM and applying to operations, planning, and force development.
• Conducting open-source research, as directed by the client, in preparation formission analysisand threat assessments.
• Applying identity management protocols to assess risk to personnel and missions and provide mitigation strategies to decision makers.
• Developing and maintaining familiarity working within the Joint and SOF Community (processes, structure, C2, etc.).
• Identifying, establishing, and maintaining liaison contacts and communications within Service and DoW program channels for formal and informal coordination to effectively leverage and expedite support to the development, staffing, activation, execution, and termination of plans as well as other required actions and communications.
• Assisting the government in creating and maintaining accountability of mechanisms.
• Reporting significant events/incidents.

**Physical Demands: Travel may berequired**

When I read the below it sounds like me:

• 3+ years of DoW Sensitive Activities experience required.
• 7+ years of DoW Sensitive Activities experience desired.
• Highly knowledgeable on systems leveraged for ISM implementation.
• BA/BS degree desired or additional 5 years’ experience.
• JCITA Foundations of Sensitive Support (FOSS) Course or legacy equivalent, Advanced Technician Course (ATC), or (Advanced Planners Course (APC) + Due Diligence Course (DDC))
• Active Top-Secret w/SCI clearance required
• Ability to be read onto Special Access Programs (SAP), required.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Other information:

• The salary range for this position is $100k-$115k per annum. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience and could fall outside of this range.
• Relocation benefits may be provided on a case-by-case basis.
• We offer a 401k program with company match.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer a generous paid time off package.
• If accommodation is needed with the application and / or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 757-494-5151.
• DLS is an E-Verify company.
• DLS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, or disability. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact Barbara Ellison. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the equal employment opportunity commission.
• Must be able pass a government background check, whichwill be completed before employment.