Space Domain Mission Analyst

About Us:

VT-ARC a technical services and applied research company has built an organizational culture marked by four primary values: Teamwork Integrity Excellence and Service. Integral to our success is our staffs enthusiasm for solving tough problems by working together in teams to get the job done. We foster a culture where every employees contribution is valued and performed with integrity while maintaining a fun work environment. VT-ARC strives for excellence in all that is done for our clients and such achievement is recognized through service/merit awards. Moreover we promote a sense of community larger than VT-ARC alone where staff and institutional resources can be applied in service to our country.

We are proud to be the recipient of the Best Workplace in Defense Award by Emergent Magazine an honor that recognizes companies with positive cultures that not only impact their people but also make a meaningful difference in the community.

About You:

You are a mission-focused analyst with a passion for solving complex operational challenges in the space domain. You combine strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of space operations to assess mission needs develop actionable solutions and support informed decision-making. You thrive in collaborative environments working closely with operators engineers intelligence professionals and leadership to enhance mission readiness operational effectiveness and the success of critical space missions.

Position Overview:

The Space Domain Mission Analyst serves as a senior subject matter expert (SME) supporting space mission operations mission analysis and operational planning activities across U.S. Space Force and related mission organizations. The analyst provides expert-level mission support focused on Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Electronic Warfare (EW) Orbital Warfare Positioning Navigation and Timing (PNT) and other space operations mission areas.

The successful candidate will work closely with operational stakeholders to assess mission requirements analyze operational data develop mission workflows and translate operational needs into actionable processes documentation and recommendations. The analyst will support mission planning operational execution capability assessments and decision-making in classified environments while providing technical and operational expertise to government leadership.

This position is contingent upon contract award with performance anticipated to begin on or about September 15^th 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in space mission operations supporting operational organizations deltas squadrons and mission partners.
• Analyze space mission requirements and translate operational needs into workflows business processes operational concepts and technical documentation.
• Support mission planning operational assessments and mission execution activities across Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Electronic Warfare (EW) Orbital Warfare and PNT mission areas.
• Collect analyze and interpret operational data to identify trends risks opportunities and mission impacts.
• Develop and maintain mission workflows standard operating procedures (SOPs) concept of operations (CONOPS) and mission support documentation.
• Support mission engineering requirements development and capability integration efforts.
• Conduct research and assessments of current and emerging threats mission impacts and operational capabilities.
• Prepare written reports briefings assessments and recommendations for government leadership and operational stakeholders.
• Collaborate with intelligence engineering cyber operations and mission planning teams to support enterprise mission objectives.
• Facilitate mission analysis activities to improve operational effectiveness mission readiness and decision-making.
• Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise to government personnel and mission partners.
• Support classified operations exercises testing events and operational demonstrations as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience supporting military intelligence space or mission operations environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following mission areas:
  • Space Domain Awareness (SDA)
  • Electronic Warfare (EW)
  • Orbital Warfare
  • Positioning Navigation and Timing (PNT)
  • Space Mission Operations
• Experience supporting operational planning mission analysis and requirements development efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to translate mission objectives and operational requirements into workflows processes and documentation.
• Experience preparing reports operational assessments and executive-level briefings.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher in Intelligence Studies Military Operations Aerospace Studies Engineering Computer Science Physical Sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting U.S. Space Force Department of Defense National Security Space or Intelligence Community organizations.
• Experience supporting Space Operations Commands Deltas Squadrons or equivalent operational organizations.
• Knowledge of space mission systems sensor architectures command and control systems and operational data environments.
• Experience supporting mission engineering capability development or requirements management activities.
• Familiarity with Joint Planning Process Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) or operational mission planning methodologies.
• Experience supporting classified exercises wargames or operational assessments.
• Advanced degree in a relevant technical or operational discipline

Primary Work Location: Work is expected to be fully onsite in Colorado Springs CO. The selected candidate must be able to support in-person program customer and technical coordination activities as required.

Special Work Conditions: Travel will be required up to 25%.

Security:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required

Competitive Salary: VT-ARC offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to attract and retain senior technical talent supporting mission-critical programs.

Salary Range: $125000 - $155000 annually

Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation: VT-ARC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit R&D organization affiliated with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech or VT). Our mission is to provide superior analytic and technology solutions across multiple domains by leveraging Virginia Techs multidisciplinary research and innovation ecosystem. With unique access to the broad and rich research enterprise found at Virginia Tech VT-ARC forms multi-disciplinary teams to apply innovative solutions to the real-world problems that strain our social political industrial and economic foundations.

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