Space Domain Mission Analyst

Space Domain Mission Analyst

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.

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 15th, 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:

• Associate's degree or higher in Intelligence Studies, Military Operations, Aerospace Studies, Engineering, Computer Science, Physical…