Space Watch Operations Analyst

Peraton; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Watch Operations (WO) Analyst - Intermediate to join a national defense program at Fort Belvoir, VA. This on-site role supports 24/7 mission protection by monitoring ground and space-based assets, reporting degradations, and aiding development of TTPs and I&W tools.

The successful candidate will maintain 24/7 crew readiness, produce briefs for leadership, and contribute to space event planning and exercises.

Qualifications

• Must have TS/SCI with poly
• 12+ years experience without a degree or 10+ years with AS/AA or 8+ years with BS/BA or 6+ years with MS/MA or 3+ years with PhD
• 5+ years in space defense operations, IC or space MGSs with bachelor’s; 9+ years in lieu of degree; 3+ years with MS

Responsibilities

• Maintain certification and system readiness in 24/7 WO crew position
• Report on operations capabilities, system degradation, latencies and statuses that may impact the mission
• Develop TTPs, COAs and work to improve thresholds for checklist entry criteria
• Assist system integration efforts of latest I&W software tools and capabilities
• Routinely create reports, products and brief leadership daily and ad hoc for ongoing space events of interest
• Participate in real world and exercise space event planning and execution efforts
• Maintain awareness of current high-interest terrestrial and space-based activity affecting space domain
• Maintain readiness for contingency tasks and serve as back-up for all MD tasks
• Identify any system or intelligence gaps and assumptions that may pose a risk to mission success and report, manage and mitigate those risks
• Work full-time on-site at a government facility in Springfield, VA

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Space operations knowledge

Report writing

Education

AS/AA

BS/BA

MS/MA

PhD

Tools

STK (Systems Tool Kit)

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Watch Operations (WO) Analyst - Intermediate to join a national defense program at Fort Belvoir, VA. This on-site role supports 24/7 mission protection by monitoring ground and space-based assets, reporting degradations, and aiding development of TTPs and I&W tools.

The successful candidate will maintain 24/7 crew readiness, produce briefs for leadership, and contribute to space event planning and exercises.