Space Systems and Military Technology Analyst

Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies LLC is seeking a Space Systems and Military Technology Analyst to provide expert support for DoD and international space collaborations. You will help manage export controls, foreign disclosure, and security cooperation while coordinating with USSF and SAF/IA.

This full-time contract role requires on-site work in the National Capital Region with occasional travel. A TS/SCI clearance and 5+ years in military space operations are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; International Affairs emphasis is desired.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Minimum of five years in military space operations or related areas.
• Experience with export, foreign disclosure, and security cooperation processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and implement DoD export and foreign disclosure guidance for space systems and tech.
• Identify TRFD requirements and potential barriers for space technologies.
• Coordinate with industry, government offices, and international partners to enable tech export.
• Analyze complex space systems, policies, and release processes for national security.
• Prepare technical briefings and talking points for US Government engagements.
• Provide SME guidance to SAF/IA and USSF on international security cooperation and FMS.
• Evaluate considerations for international space partnerships and tech sharing.
• Support cross-agency coordination across DAF, USSF, DoD, IC, and partners.
• Work on-site at Government facilities in NCR; travel up to 25%.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

MS Office

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (IA or STEM)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Space Systems and Military Technology Analyst

Location: National Capital Region (NCR) | Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract | Target Base Salary: $150,000 and up depending on qualifications, annually | Security Clearance: Active, Final TS/SCI Required | Travel: Up to 25% | Start Date: To Be Determined

Position Overview

Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies LLC (Cornerstone) is seeking qualified candidates for a Space Systems and Military Technology Analyst position supporting an industry partner's effort with the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs (SAF/IA).

The selected candidate will provide operational, tactical, and technical space expertise supporting Department of the Air Force (DAF) and United States Space Force (USSF) initiatives involving the export, technology release, and foreign disclosure of U.S. space systems and related military technologies.

The position will support international security cooperation objectives across multiple USSF mission areas, including Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space-Based Sensing and Targeting (SBST), Space Control, Navigation Warfare and Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT), Theater Electromagnetic Warfare, and Space Access.

The selected professional will work directly with Government stakeholders, military leadership, industry representatives, and international partners to facilitate the responsible transfer of U.S. space capabilities and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, refinement, and implementation of DAF export and foreign disclosure guidance for space systems, platforms, equipment, subsystems, and associated technologies.
• Identify and assess Technology Release and Foreign Disclosure (TRFD) requirements, processes, challenges, and potential barriers affecting space systems and technologies.
• Coordinate with industry representatives, Government program offices, interagency organizations, and international stakeholders to facilitate the export of interoperable space capabilities.
• Analyze complex technical systems, policies, and processes associated with the release and export of U.S. military space technologies and information.
• Develop technical briefings, information papers, talking points, and decision-support materials for U.S. Government engagements with foreign military and Government officials.
• Provide subject matter expertise to SAF/IA and USSF leadership regarding international security cooperation, security assistance, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) involving space capabilities.
• Evaluate operational, technical, and security considerations associated with international space partnerships and technology-sharing initiatives.
• Support coordination across DAF, USSF, DoD, Intelligence Community, and international partner organizations.
• Perform duties on-site at Government facilities within the National Capital Region, with travel requirements of up to 25%.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; emphasis in International Affairs is desired.
• Active, final Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Minimum of five years of experience in military space operations, preferably involving one or more of the following mission areas:
  • Space Domain Awareness (SDA)
  • Space-Based Sensing and Targeting (SBST)
  • Space Control
  • Electromagnetic Warfare
  • Satellite Communications (SATCOM)
  • Missile Warning and Tracking
  • Space Access
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Ability to work on-site at Government facilities within the National Capital Region.
• Availability to travel up to 25% in support of mission requirements.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Completion of Space 100, Space 200, and Space 300 training, or customer-approved equivalent experience.
• Operational space experience supporting combat-coded units, particularly organizations with established space mission responsibilities.
• Experience coordinating or working directly with foreign military organizations and international partners.
• Previous Headquarters-level staff experience within the Department of the Air Force, United States Space Force, Department of Defense, or a related organization.
• Experience integrating Title 10 (DoD) and Title 50 (Intelligence) information for release to foreign partners.
• Familiarity with Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS), Multi-Level Security (MLS) architectures, and automated data tagging and filtering.
• Master's degree in International Affairs or a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.

Additional Knowledge and Experience

Successful candidates will demonstrate a working understanding of:

• USSF organizational structure, roles, responsibilities, and operational missions.
• United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) missions and responsibilities.
• Combined operations and relationships among Combatant Commands, Service Components, and partner organizations.
• SAF/IA's responsibilities within the international security cooperation community.
• Security cooperation and security assistance policies, processes, regulations, and legislation.
• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes and the organizations responsible for international defense technology transfers.

Position and Compensation Information

This will be a full-time contract position supporting an industry partner's federal Government requirement.

The anticipated annual base salary will range from $150,000 and up, depending on qualifications, relevant experience, and the selected employer's compensation structure.

The position will require on-site performance at Government facilities within the National Capital Region, with travel of up to 25%.

Candidate Interest and Submission

Cornerstone will coordinate candidate identification, initial qualification reviews, and introductions to our industry partner for further consideration.