Space Mission Planner & Operations Analyst

Galapagos Federal Systems; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC seeks an Operations Research Analyst to join our mission-focused team supporting Space Safari and TacRS missions. The role requires hands-on expertise across the space mission lifecycle, including spacecraft, ground systems, launch operations, and on-orbit execution.

The ideal candidate holds an active TS/SCI clearance with SAP access, 10+ years in large-scale space programs, and 3+ years in space operations or mission planning; you will collaborate with government

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP access.
• 10+ years in large-scale space programs.
• 3+ years in space operations or mission planning.
• 8+ years with National Security Space systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in STEM.
• Master's Degree in STEM or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute TacRS missions, including integration and launch operations.
• Conduct mission analysis, planning, CONOPS development, and readiness exercises.
• Coordinate daily with government customers and industry partners.
• Manage the Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) baseline across spacecraft, ground systems, software, and mission systems.
• Maintain technical risk registers and develop mitigations across mission and system elements.
• Assess space and ground architectures to support planning and integration.
• Define data requirements and support C2 and mission planning software.
• Develop acquisition requirements supporting SBIR/OTA pathways.
• Support source selections and evaluate technical proposals.
• Assist with Form 9, MIPR, and track cost, schedule, performance metrics.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to meet timelines.
• Support negotiations on scope, pricing, and requirements.
• Apply Joint Warfighting Concepts, CCMD processes, DIME, OODA Loop, and JPP.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

SAP access

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mission planning

Space systems knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree (STEM preferred)

Master's Degree (STEM, business/management or related area)

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC seeks an Operations Research Analyst to join our mission-focused team supporting Space Safari and TacRS missions. The role requires hands-on expertise across the space mission lifecycle, including spacecraft, ground systems, launch operations, and on-orbit execution.

The ideal candidate holds an active TS/SCI clearance with SAP access, 10+ years in large-scale space programs, and 3+ years in space operations or mission planning; you will collaborate with government