Breakup Processing Analyst

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Combat Forces Command (CFC) 19 th Space Defense Squadron (19 SDS) in Dahlgren, Virginia is searching for a Breakup Processing Analyst (NH-0301-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).

Description:
Serves as a Breakup Processing Analyst within the 19th Space Defense Squadron (19 SDS), executing the critical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission for U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) by providing warfighters with timely, accurate satellite positional data on man-made space objects. Operating as a highly skilled operator within a command and control (C2) center, the incumbent operates multi-platform weapon systems and directs worldwide space sensors to detect, track, and identify man-made objects in support of USSPACECOM's warfighting SDA mission. Additionally, the analyst is responsible for meticulously maintaining current and historical positional data on satellites and orbital debris within geocentric Earth orbits and beyond.

The ideal candidate is an expert in operations research, orbital mechanics, and space sensor data analysis, capable of performing precision orbit determination utilizing manual differential corrections and complex statistical estimation techniques. This highly skilled specialist independently prioritizes, plans, and executes complex space domain awareness (SDA) analysis, sharing critical data and presenting findings to senior leadership while coordinating across organizations to develop innovative technical solutions. The incumbent must possess deep operational knowledge of sensor limitations and tasking procedures for Near-Earth and Deep-Space trajectories, alongside a thorough understanding of USAF, USSF, Department of War (DoW), and national-level space doctrine and policies. Serving in a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to random drug testing, the candidate must communicate effectively and respectfully, manage sensitive and classified information, and demonstrate the flexibility to travel via military or commercial aircraft and work overtime as mission needs dictate. Finally, this role requires the absolute ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and active access to required Special Access Programs (SAP) portfolios, contingent upon signing a non-disclosure agreement.

Key Skills and Abilities:

Expert knowledge of operations research, analysis, and their application to space sensor data.

Ability to perform precision orbit determination updates to include manual differential corrections and other complex statistical estimation techniques.

Skill to perform a higher degree of space analysis of objects and SDA data sharing; research, analyze, interpret, and present data and support analysis to leadership.

Ability to independently set priorities, plan, coordinate, and organize work to identify problems and develop innovative solutions; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress and evaluate outcomes.

Operational knowledge of tasking procedures and sensor limitations for Near-Earth and Deep-Space orbits/trajectories.

Knowledge and understanding of agency, USAF, USSF, Department of War (DoW), and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s).

Possess a fundamental knowledge of orbital mechanics and dynamics.

Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both orally and in writing.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance with eligibility for access to SCI, other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in TS SAP to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• 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 be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 21 days per year.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.

Qualifications

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