Space Defense Mission Analyst

Arlington, VA (up to 25% travel)

TS/SCI clearance is required

Summary

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.
As a space systems and military technology analyst, you’ll bring your operational, tactical, and technical expertise to support Air Force and Space Force equities associated with the export of space systems and related military technologies across USSF mission areas such as Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space-Based Sensing and Targeting (SBST), Space Control, Navigation Warfare, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT), Theater Electromagnetic Warfare, and Space Access. You'll support the development, refinement, and implementation of Air Force exports and foreign disclosure guidance for systems and associated platforms, equipment, subsystems, and processes that impact or operate in the space environment. You'll proactively identify technology release and foreign disclosure (TRFD) requirements, challenges, and processes specific to space systems and technologies, and coordinate with industry, systems groups, the interagency, and other stakeholders to facilitate the export of interoperable systems to international partners. You'll provide technical support such as briefings or papers, to USG engagements with foreign military and government officials.
You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, and we’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes related to the release and export of U.S. space technologies and information to international partners. You’ll guide the work we do for the U.S. Space Force and the solutions we deliver for the security cooperation mission.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with space operations in mission areas such as SDA, SBST, Space Control, EW, SATCOM, MWT, or Space Access
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Ability to work on-site at government facilities
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working with foreign militaries
• Experience performing operational space functions in support of a combat-coded unit with a strong space foundation
• Experience working at the Headquarters-level
• Knowledge of USSF roles and missions, security cooperation, international affairs, and security assistance or foreign military sales (FMS)
• Master’s degree in International Affairs or a STEM field
• Completion of Space 100, Space 200, and Space 300 Courses, or similar training

Education/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree 

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, TS/SCI clearance is required.