Space Operations Analyst: Mission Modeling & Analysis

Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc.

Colorado

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Space Operations Analyst to turn ambiguous client mission questions into clear analytic tasks.

You will bridge operational needs and analytic solutions by collaborating with operators, intelligence professionals, and OR engineers to define measures of effectiveness and executable tasks that drive mission impact. You will support sponsors like SSDP and Space Systems Command, focusing on Space Domain Awareness, orbital analysis, and sensor

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance required.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related analytical discipline.
5+ years of experience with or within the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force in national security space.

Responsibilities

Translate client problem statements into structured analytic approaches with hypotheses, metrics, and decision criteria.
Engage with customers (SSDP, SSC, USSF) to capture requirements and align analyses with mission priorities.
Analyze Space Domain Awareness (SDA) areas including tracking, sensor networks, catalog maintenance, orbital analysis, and conjunction assessment.
Develop and leverage modeling & simulation to explore system behavior and inform decisions.
Create clear briefings, visualizations, and write-ups for senior stakeholders.