Mission Protection Analyst

As a Mission Protection Analyst supporting a national security program space warfighting mission youare responsible forthe safeguarding of protected data and enabling secured data-sharing between assigned personnel and mission partners. You will ensure that ad hoc operational reports and routine data products are deliveredtimely with adherence to authorized procedures documented securitypoliciesand access restrictions. Additionally you will perform indications and warning (I&W) tool monitoring and orbital analysis to assess threats against mission assets andmaintainspace catalog accuracy. A successful candidate will work closely with the engineering team continually advancing system integration efforts for improved procedural and data processing efficiencies. Mission Protection tasks include space object ephemeris screenings against space and terrestrial hazards and threats to mitigate risks to mission success. Prior experience performing conjunction assessment (CA) or space defense operations is desired.

• Implementation of mission protection strategiesfor daily operations and planning efforts
• Safeguard protected data while fulfilling internal/external product and data requests
• Development TTPs COAs and work to improve thresholds for checklist entry criteria
• Assistsystem integration efforts of latest I&W software tools and capabilities
• Detect threat activity andmaintainaccurateterrestrial and space catalog databases
• Collaborate with leadershipexternal partnersand development teams;participateinmeetings and briefingsasfor mission data sharingand planning efforts
• Analyze various satellite state position data sources report on vulnerabilitiesand threatsto missionand/orassets
• Prioritize and execute collection tasking& managementusing available asset resources
• Support training documentationand exerciseefforts as required
• Perform continuity of operationstasksand ensure continued safety of flight
• Work full-time on-site at a government facility inColorado Springs CO

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

• 5 yearscombined experience workinginspace defense operations utilizing flightsafety toolsor integrating relatedI&Wsystems withbachelorsdegreein related field;9years of relevant experience in lieu of degree;3 years relevant experience with MS in related field
• Active TS/SCI withadjudicatedPoly

Preferred:

• 2 years combined experience with STK DSS SPADOC ATLAS or ASW systems
• 4 yearsofcombined experienceperformingMission Protectioninorbital analyst flight safety analyst(CA)battlespace awareness(BSA) or satellite mission plannerroles
• 2 years assigned National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) or partnered IC organizations
• Experiencenavigating large data repositories and fulfilling Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Understanding of orbital mechanics flight safetytoolsandI&W systems
• Knowledge of foreign/domestic space & ground threat capabilities and space surveillance networks with prior experience in tasking space surveillance resources

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.