Space Orbital Operator

Booz Allen; Virginia; On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking an Space Orbital Operator to support national space missions from Alexandria, VA and Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on orbital analysis, trajectory monitoring, and anomaly detection to ensure the safety of satellite systems.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in space analytics, proficiency in Python or similar scripting, and TS/SCI clearance. The team collaborates with national and tactical operations to advance target development efforts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with space, engineering, or orbital analytics.
• Experience with a scripting language such as shell, Perl, or Python.
• Knowledge of space surveillance and tracking systems, such as radar and optical sensors.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Conduct orbital analysis and data interpretation to monitor and track satellite positions, trajectories, and potential collisions.
• Identify anomalies in satellite behavior.
• Brief clients and management on orbital analysis findings.
• Collaborate with operations managers, operators, and analysts on new analytic methods, technologies, and strategies.

Skills

Space analytics

Python scripting

Space surveillance knowledge

Statistics analysis

TS/SCI clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Space Orbital Operator### Space Orbital OperatorApply: Alexandria, VA: Colorado Springs, CO: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: February 8, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): R0253433Space Orbital Operator**The Opportunity:**Critical decisions are made every day in our government. As an Orbital Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting our nation's space missions and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of our satellite systems. If you are an analytical thinker, a problem solver, and a team player, we encourage you to apply. You will conduct orbital analysis and data interpretation in order to monitor and track satellite positions, trajectories, and potential collisions. With our team you will analyze and identify anomalies in satellite behavior. You will participate in meetings and presentations to brief clients and management on orbital analysis findings This is a chance to grow your expertise, develop new skills, and share your insights with other technical specialists. You can interact with operations managers, operators, and analysts on new analytic methods, technologies, and strategies, and collaborate with national and tactical operations elements to advance target development efforts, recommend strategies, and support strategic and operational requirements. We focus on growing as a team to deliver the best support to our customers, so you’ll have resources for mentoring and learning new skills and tools. Join us as we provide the right information at the right time to support the critical needs of the government. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:*** 3+ years of experience with space, engineering, or orbital analytics* Experience with a scripting language such as shell, Perl, or Python* Knowledge of space surveillance and tracking systems, such as radar and optical sensors* Ability to compile and analyze statistics based on current space object population* TS/SCI clearance* HS diploma or GED **Nice If You Have:*** Experience with space and orbital mechanics and data analysis* Ability to identify and implement process improvements for more efficient and accurate analysis* Ability to use specialized software and tools to perform orbital calculations and predictions* TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph **Clearance:** Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.**Compensation**At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.**Identity Statement**As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.**Candidate AI Usage Policy**AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on **your** own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited **unless permission is explicitly provided**. **Work Model** Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.* **Remote**: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.* **Hybrid**: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.* **Onsite**: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.**Commitment to Non-Discrimination**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.