Space Mission Protection & Data Security Analyst

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Mission Protection Analyst to safeguard data and enable secure information sharing within a national security space program. You will monitor I&W tools, perform orbital analysis, and support integration efforts with engineering teams to improve data processing and mission protection.

The role requires 5+ years in space defense operations, TS/SCI with poly, and on-site work at a government facility in Colorado Springs, CO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in space defense operations with flight safety tools or I&W systems.
• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree required; MS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement mission protection strategies for daily operations and planning.
• Safeguard data while fulfilling internal/external data requests.
• Develop TTPs, COAs, and improve thresholds for checklists.
• Assist integration of I&W software tools.
• Detect threats and maintain space/terrestrial catalogs.
• Collaborate with leadership, partners, and development teams.
• Analyze satellite state position data for vulnerabilities.
• Prioritize collection tasking and manage available assets.
• Support training, documentation, and exercises.
• Perform continuity of operations and ensure safety of flight.
• Work full-time on-site at a government facility in Colorado Springs, CO.

Skills

Space defense operations

Flight safety tools

I&W systems

Conjunction assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MS in related field

Tools

STK

DSS

SPADOC

ATLAS

ASW systems

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Mission Protection Analyst to safeguard data and enable secure information sharing within a national security space program. You will monitor I&W tools, perform orbital analysis, and support integration efforts with engineering teams to improve data processing and mission protection.

The role requires 5+ years in space defense operations, TS/SCI with poly, and on-site work at a government facility in Colorado Springs, CO.