Space Acquisition PEM Support Analyst

At K , we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. K  employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. K  is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of K 's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world.

Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join K 's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

K  is seeking a highly qualified, self-starting Space Acquisition Program Element Monitor (PEM) Support Analyst dedicated to the Missile Warning & Tracking (MW&T) and Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next Gen OPIR) enterprise. This role serves as a key acquisition, programmatic, and technical bridge between the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ) at the Pentagon and the program execution offices within Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Sensing Directorate (SSC/SYD
84). The incumbent directly supports SAF/SQ in executing its oversight responsibilities as the Space Service Acquisition Executive (SAE), collaborating with the Chief of Space Operations (CSO), USSF Staff, and SSC leadership. The analyst will monitor program health, develop integrated program baselines, guide budget justification materials, and ensure alignment across four core Next Gen OPIR branches:
Next Gen OPIR Integration (SSC/SYD
84/ / SYD
84/CC/S9)
Space Modernization Initiative (SMI) (SSC/SYD
84/S9 / )
Block 0 GEO (SSC/SYD
84/MW / MWG)
Block 0 Polar (SSC/SYD
84/MW / MWP)

Working independently or as part of a high-tempo multi-disciplinary team, the candidate will:

Portfolio Monitoring & Decision Point Analysis:
Deliver independent, objective evaluations of Next Gen OPIR Block 0 GEO, Block 0 Polar, SMI, and Integration efforts approaching major acquisition milestones and technical interchange meetings. PPBE & Budget Formulation:
Support SAF/SQ PEMs in formulating, defending, and tracking Program Element (PE) budget submissions, Justification Books (J-Books), Congressional Staffer Briefings (CSBs), and appeals for MW&T programs. POM Compliance & Strategy Alignment:
Assess program alignment against the Defense Planning Guidance (DPG), Space Program Assessments, the Three-Star Programmer’s Review, and Defense Management Action Group (DMAG) deliverables. System-of-Systems Integration:
Coordinate with SSC/SYD
84/ and MW branches to ensure synchronization among space vehicle manufacturing, sensor payload development, ground tracking/processing architectures, and auxiliary sensor insertion. Modernization & Transition (SMI):
Evaluate Space Modernization Initiative (SMI) technology maturation efforts to ensure rapid, cost-effective transition into operational MW&T baselines. Policy & Capability…