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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson Space Force Base is searching for a Lead Analyst for Space Data Networks Division (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13).
Description:
As a Space Data Networks Analyst within the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), this position plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the U.S. Space Force's operational architecture. Serving as the senior technical authority, the analyst leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists in conducting advanced modeling, simulation, and wargaming to deliver cost-informed Force Design recommendations. These efforts directly influence strategic decisions on requirements, resources, and investments across the Space and Joint Forces, with a focus on satellite communications, global mission data transport, and contested communications environments that underpin ISR, C2, targeting, and engagement operations.
The analyst drives complex, high-impact analyses that span multiple mission areas-including SATCOM, PNT, Missile Warning, and Space Control-ensuring integrated, self-consistent force designs. Collaborating with operational units, acquisition teams, research labs, and industry partners, the role demands technical mastery in systems engineering and analytic methodologies. From defining project objectives and milestones to briefing senior DoD and USSF leadership, the analyst transforms intricate data into actionable insights that shape national security space strategy and policy.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Mastery of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.
2. Mastery of development engineering methodologies sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
3. Expert knowledge of systems engineering practices and procedures as they pertain to sustainment, modification, logistics, and production management principles, concepts, policies, and systems to execute significant projects which represent an important segment of the agency's operating program.
4. Knowledge of the principles of planning/program management; of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and of engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs.
5. Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches; to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes; and to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, form conclusions, and devise and recommend solutions to problems.
6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.
7. Ability to lead and manage a team of military, civilian, and contractors contributing to assigned projects.
8. Experience with space system design, operations, and space communications is desired
Requirements
Conditions of employment
The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed .
In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements . Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson Space Force Base is searching for a Lead Analyst for Space Data Networks Division (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13).
Description:
As a Space Data Networks Analyst within the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), this position plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the U.S. Space Force's operational architecture. Serving as the senior technical authority, the analyst leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists in conducting advanced modeling, simulation, and wargaming to deliver cost-informed Force Design recommendations. These efforts directly influence strategic decisions on requirements, resources, and investments across the Space and Joint Forces, with a focus on satellite communications, global mission data transport, and contested communications environments that underpin ISR, C2, targeting, and engagement operations.
The analyst drives complex, high-impact analyses that span multiple mission areas-including SATCOM, PNT, Missile Warning, and Space Control-ensuring integrated, self-consistent force designs. Collaborating with operational units, acquisition teams, research labs, and industry partners, the role demands technical mastery in systems engineering and analytic methodologies. From defining project objectives and milestones to briefing senior DoD and USSF leadership, the analyst transforms intricate data into actionable insights that shape national security space strategy and policy.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Mastery of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.
2. Mastery of development engineering methodologies sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
3. Expert knowledge of systems engineering practices and procedures as they pertain to sustainment, modification, logistics, and production management principles, concepts, policies, and systems to execute significant projects which represent an important segment of the agency's operating program.
4. Knowledge of the principles of planning/program management; of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and of engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs.
5. Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches; to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes; and to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, form conclusions, and devise and recommend solutions to problems.
6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.
7. Ability to lead and manage a team of military, civilian, and contractors contributing to assigned projects.
8. Experience with space system design, operations, and space communications is desired
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/ SCI clearance.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
- PCS / Incentive funding is authorized.
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework"
- Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 20 days per year.
- A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required.
- This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
- The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
- This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed .
In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements . Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
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