Job Requirements
Suitland, MD
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$100,000 - $145,000
Job Description
Five Rivers Analytics, LLC is hiring for a Day Shift Satellite Controller IV, located in Suitland, MD. The Satellite Controller IV Provides senior-level real-time spacecraft command and control support for DMSP spacecraft operations within a 24/7 operational environment. Performs advanced spacecraft operations, anomaly response, mission assurance, flight software support, and operational coordination activities supporting national defense weather and environmental missions. Serves as a senior controller and technical mentor supporting mission continuity and operational readiness. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
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Qualifications
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Job ID
2026-23606
Work Type
On-Site
Pay Range
$100,000 - $145,000
Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description
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Work Where it Matters
Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At FRA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, FRA provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment.
As a FRA employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Responsibilities
- Execute spacecraft command and control operations for DMSP spacecraft
- Monitor spacecraft telemetry, subsystem health, and mission performance
- Lead anomaly response and operational recovery activities
- Coordinate with mission planners, engineers, and operations teams
- Support contingency operations and COOP exercises
- Perform flight software maintenance and command verification activities
- Provide shift turnover briefings and operational reporting
- Support operational review boards and anomaly investigations
- Support a 12-Hour shift, Day or Night
Qualifications
- Must be a US Citizen
- Minimum 8 years of experience supporting satellite operations, spacecraft systems, TT&C operations, or aerospace mission operations in a real-time operational environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US SECRET Clearance
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs
- Experience operating within a 24/7 mission operations environment and responding to real-time anomalies.
- Experience serving as a senior controller, shift lead, trainer, or technical advisor.
- Advanced knowledge of:
- Satellite command and control systems
- Orbital mechanics and spacecraft operations
- Ground systems and RF communications
- Telemetry processing and analysis
- Satellite health and status monitoring
- Operational procedures and anomaly resolution
Certifications:
- DMSP Satellite Controller Certification required
- applicable IA/Cyber Awareness training certifications required
Job ID
2026-23606
Work Type
On-Site
Pay Range
$100,000 - $145,000
Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At FRA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, FRA provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment.
As a FRA employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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