Operations Lead - Mission Protection

Program Overview

About The Role

The Operations Lead is a procedural and technical expert on systems performing Indications and Warnings (I&W) functions in defense of critical space assets and is responsible for enabling B attlespace A wareness and Mission Protection team s conducting 24/7 operators to succeed in a Space Warfighting domain .

As the senior B attlespace A wareness (BSA) and W atch O perator (WO) , you will maintain certification and readiness for these c rew positions and guide the development of Tactics, Techn iques, and Procedures (TTPs) and assist in course of action (COA) planning in support of mission protection . The successful candidate will maintain awareness on high-interest threat activity and support analysis , planning, train ing and exercise activities as an expert in spac e threat capabilities and orbital mech anics . Mission p rotection responsibilities include monitoring I&W systems , reporting threat risks and asset system operational status es , critical ly analyz ing threat pattern of behavior s , and identifying and mitigating intelligence gaps in adversary capabilities.

T he Operations Lead will work continuously to ensure existing and developing system tool capabilities are expediently integrated in current operational procedures , training materi als and job aids . Additionally, the lead must understand system workflows , mission impacts during times of degradation and have the ability create temporary procedures for continuity of operations .

Responsibilities:

• M aintain dual certification in BSA and WO 24/7 crew positions and continue proficiency on applicable system tools (i.e., S ystems Tool Kit (STK), and other I&W tools)

• Development T TPs, COAs and work to improve thresholds for checklist entry criteria

• Assist system i ntegrat ion efforts of latest I&W software tools and capabilities , guide alerting and entry criteria thresholds as a mission subject-matter-expert

• Report on operations capabilities, system degradation, latencies and statuses that may impact the mission

• Detect threat activity and m aintain accurate terrestrial and space catalog databases

• Routinely create reports , products and brief leadership daily and ad hoc for ongoing space events of interest

• Analyze various satellite state position data sources, make pattern-of-life based assessments and report on vulnerabilities to mission assets

• Prioritize and execute collection tasking using available asset resources

• Participate in real world and exercise space event planning and ex ecution efforts

• Maintain Awareness of current high-interest terrestrial and space-based activity affecting space domain

• Perform contingency tasks ; i nitiate personnel recalls ( when directed ) and establish operations loops

• 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

***This position is contingent upon award of contract***

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum experience: 8 years with a BS/BA, 6 years with an MS/MA, 3 years with a PhD, or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Experience must include space defense operations and/or space operations, including the use of flight safety or Indications & Warning (I&W) system tools (i.e., STK, ASW , DPS, DSS, MPS )
• Experience demonstrating applied knowledge of orbital mechanics, conjunction assessment or related satellite operations
• Experience with STK, DSS, SPADOC, ATLAS or ASW systems
• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated Poly 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 14+ years of combined prior space operations experience working as a n orbital analyst, flight safety analyst, BSA, WO, or satellite mission planner at a ground station
• SME-level understanding of orbital mechanics, flight safety tools and mission applications
• 2+ years assigned National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) or partnered IC organizations
• Advanced knowledge of foreign/domestic space & ground threat capabilities and space surveillance networks with prior experience in tasking space surveillance resources
• Prior space launch custody and/or maneuver processing experience
• Understanding of command structure, command authority and warfighting doctrine
• Prior experience tasking space surveillance resources and processing space events
• Experience advising and collaborating with military and civilian leaders
• Prior experience leading operational teams and managing projects

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.