Space Control Research and Operational Support Analyst

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Space Control Research and Operational Support Analyst to provide support to the United States Space Force Headquarters Space Operations Command (USSF HQSpOC).  In this capacity, this position will provide direct support to the operational units by providing research, analysis for support to existing operational programs and the integration of future programs/concepts.  This includes both ground and space segment analysis in support of all HQ functions to include operations, requirements and the Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution Program Objective Memorandum process.   Candidate must be able to serve as a Subject Matter Expert representing HQ SpOC space control operational support analysis and positions and effectively interface with the integrated Space Control Mission Area Team.  This is a full time position and resides at the Government customer location at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Provide detailed research and analysis support for the assessment of current capabilities and the development of current and future.
• Ability to integrate and assess analysis on adversary capabilities and impact to current and future operational programs.
• Ability to work with internal/external organizations such as Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Space Security and Defense Program(SSDP), USSF Pentagon Elements, USSF Operational Units, Combatant Commands (COCOM), Intelligence Community (IC), and various research and development organizations.
• Provide support to the integrated Space Control Mission Area Team.
• Provide support to the HQ USSF Space Control POM submissions.
• Provide strategic planning and operational support for the execution of USSF Wargames.
• Research and analyze issues requiring HQ SpOC interpretation, position or decision and reports, graphs, presentations).
• Provide analysis support to the review of policy, strategies, doctrine, law, regulations in support of HQ SpOC operations.

Qualifications

This is you:

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5+ years of related space control operational experience.
• Strong presentation skills and experience interfacing with senior government officials.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, NMIS and SGN.
• Five years of experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • HQ AFSPC support (now USSF HQ SpOC)
  • Space Control mission area (operational planning and execution)
  • COCOM experience with operational planning
  • Intelligence Community experience
  • Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS)
  • Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE)
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience or level of familiarity with the following:
  • Space Control Operational Unit Experience
  • HQ AFSPC Staff (MAJCOM Staff)
  • COCOM Planning and Operations
  • Operational Planning (OPLAN, CONPLAN development)
  • Operational support within the IC (NRO)

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.