Space Systems and Military Technology Analyst

D3 Air and Space Operations, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

D3 Air and Space Operations, Inc. seeks a Space Systems and Military Technology Analyst to support SAF/IA and USSF. The analyst applies operational, tactical, and technical space expertise to export controls, foreign disclosure, and space system equities across SDA, SBST, Space Control, MWT, SATCOM, and PNT.

Travel up to 25% and on-site work at government facilities are required. A Bachelor's degree, Final TS/SCI clearance, and 5+ years in space operations are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; emphasis in International Affairs per BAH RFP.
• FINAL TS/SCI clearance required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in space operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of DAF export and foreign disclosure guidance.
• Identify TRFD requirements for space systems and technologies.
• Coordinate with industry, interagency, and partners to export interoperable space systems.
• Analyze complex space tech policies for release and export to international partners.
• Provide technical support (briefings, papers) for USG engagements.
• Advise SAF/IA and USSF leadership on security cooperation and FMS for space systems.

Skills

Space operations

SDA/SBST

Foreign disclosure

Interagency coordination

Briefings & papers

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in International Affairs or STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

D3 Air and Space Operations, Inc. is seeking a Space Systems and Military Technology Analyst to support the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs (SAF/IA). The analyst brings operational, tactical, and technical space expertise to support Air Force and Space Force equities associated with the export of space systems and related military technologies across USSF mission areas including Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space-Based Sensing and Targeting (SBST), Space Control, Navigation Warfare / PNT, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT), Theater Electromagnetic Warfare, and Space Access. The analyst shall:

• Support the development, refinement, and implementation of Department of the Air Force (DAF) export and foreign disclosure guidance for systems, platforms, equipment, subsystems, and processes that impact or operate in the space environment.
• Proactively identify technology release and foreign disclosure (TRFD) requirements, challenges, and processes specific to space systems and technologies.
• Coordinate with industry, systems groups, the interagency, and other stakeholders to facilitate the export of interoperable space systems to international partners.
• Identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes related to the release and export of U.S. space technologies and information to international partners.
• Provide technical support (briefings, papers, talking points) to USG engagements with foreign military and government officials.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to SAF/IA and USSF leadership on security cooperation, security assistance, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for space systems.
• Work on-site at government facilities in the NCR; travel up to 25%.

Est Start Date: 18 Sep 2026 (flexible)/ Full-Time/At Will/Contract

Planned Salary Range: $150,000 - $195,000

Position Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree (International Affairs emphasis desired per BAH RFP; BAH posting lists Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, or CS).
• FINAL TS/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in space operations, preferably in SDA, SBST, Space Control, Electromagnetic Warfare, SATCOM, Missile Warning/Missile Tracking, Space Access, or PNT.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Ability to work on-site at government facilities and travel up to 25%.

Highly Desired

• Graduate of Space 100, Space 200, and Space 300, or other customer-approved equivalent experience.
• Experience performing operational space functions in support of a combat-coded unit, particularly a unit with a strong space foundation.
• Experience working with foreign militaries.
• Previous Headquarters-level staff experience.
• Experience merging Title 10 (DoD) and Title 50 (Intelligence) data for foreign partners; expertise in Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS), Multi-Level Security (MLS) architectures, and automated data tagging/filtering.
• Master's degree in International Affairs or a STEM field.

Knowledge and general understanding of

• USSF roles and missions.
• USSPACECOM roles and missions.
• Combined Operations and Component Command relationships.
• SAF/IA’s role within and relationship to the security cooperation community.
• Security cooperation, international affairs, security assistance, and FMS - process, legislation, and players.

About the Organization

D3 Air and Space Operations, Inc was founded Sept 11th, 2006 to provide worldwide, full-service expertise to lead, manage, advise and staff complex aviation, space and cyberspace operations. Headquartered in St. Augustine, Florida, D3 has locations throughout the United States servings defense, public, and commercial customers by providing targeted management, cyberspace, and aerospace solutions. Our team has the background, insight, and expertise necessary to execute high-visibility, high-priority, no-fail operations for our clients.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veterans’ status.