Space Operations Analyst — Mission Planning & TacRS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join our innovative, mission-focused team. This role offers collaboration with a diverse group dedicated to advancing national security space capabilities and supporting critical Department of the Air Force missions.

The selected candidate will support Space Safari and its portfolio of special projects, leveraging technical, operational, and analytical expertise to enable rapid planning, integration, and execution of

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP access.
• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM fields is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years in large-scale space programs (acquisition, systems engineering, or space operations).
• 3+ years in space operations or mission planning.
• 8+ years with National Security Space systems (spacecraft, ground systems, launch ops).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute TacRS missions including spacecraft integration, ground systems, launch ops, logistics, and on-orbit execution.
• Conduct mission analysis, planning, CONOPS development, and readiness exercises.
• Coordinate with government customers, mission partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Manage Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) technical baseline.
• Maintain technical risk registers and mitigation strategies.
• Perform assessments of space and ground architectures for mission planning.
• Define system performance data requirements for C2 and planning software.
• Develop acquisition requirements and documentation for rapid procurement (SBIR, OTA).
• Support source selections and evaluate technical proposals.
• Track cost, schedule, and performance metrics; assist with Form 9, MIPR.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure execution.
• Support negotiations on scope, pricing, and requirements.
• Apply doctrinal frameworks, including JWC, CCMD processes, DIME, OODA, JPP.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Space mission planning

Acquisition experience

Operational risk management

Brief senior leadership

Onsite work

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (STEM preferred)

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

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join our innovative, mission-focused team. This role offers collaboration with a diverse group dedicated to advancing national security space capabilities and supporting critical Department of the Air Force missions.

The selected candidate will support Space Safari and its portfolio of special projects, leveraging technical, operational, and analytical expertise to enable rapid planning, integration, and execution of