Offensive​/Defensive Space Control Analyst; ODSC)

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Offensive/Defensive Space Control Analyst (ODSC)

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K 's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role – protecting our national security.

• Innovative Projects: K 's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work:
  Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Offensive/Defensive Space Control Analyst

K  is seeking an Offensive/Defensive Space Control Analyst (ODSC) to join our team at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO. An active TS/SCI clearance is required. In this role, you will deliver tactical assessments, algorithm validation, and software solutions to close critical space kill chains, ensuring the war-fighter maintains the tactical edge in space.

• Provide decision-makers and war-fighters with the critical analysis, tools, and modeling required to close complex space kill chains
• Analyze algorithm deficiencies and identify possible mitigation procedures and/or replacement algorithms across the space C2 enterprise
• Develop/maintain astrodynamics tools and software for a variety of operational use cases
• Research and develop algorithms and/or methods to improve SDA and OW operations
• Compile research and analysis into digestible presentations and reports for senior leadership
• Assist operational units (e.g., 18 SDS, NSDC, and more) with developing short-term software solutions for a variety of real-world issues
• Serve as a subject matter expert on astrodynamics and offensive/defensive space control
• Assist in validation of SSN, non-traditional, commercial space surveillance sensor data

• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Operations Research, Astrodynamics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or another engineering/science field
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of professional experience in space systems analysis, astrodynamics, or space control operations
• Coding Expertise:
  Strong quantitative and analytical programming abilities, with at least 5 years of experience using Python to parse complex datasets, run simulations, or build mathematical models
• Domain Tools:
  Demonstrated hands-on experience with industry standard astrodynamics software and modeling suites

• PhD. in Operations Research or a theoretical science field
• Programing Language:
  Experience using MATLAB, Java, or Shell scripting (Bash/Zsh) alongside Python, as well as Git
• Familiarity with Satellite Mission Platform
• Familiarity and use of the Unified Data Library
• A deep understanding of the current space C2 enterprise
• Mission Domain Knowledge:
  Deep familiarity with DoD space systems, Joint Force programs, and specialized platforms supporting Orbital Warfare (OW) and/or Electronic Warfare (EW)

• Location:
  
  Onsite
• Work Hours:
  
  Standard

• For Colorado only, the salary range for this position is approximately $165,000 - $175,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.…