Cleared Space Technical Systems Analyst, Onsite

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We are seeking a Cleared Space Technical Systems Analyst to support modeling programs for the US Space Force. The US Space Force Modeling & Analysis portfolio is a $25‑35M per year effort assisting USSF customers with analysis for space acquisition decisions, for tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) development, and for training.

• Integrate analysis products coming from program engineering modeling teams across a diverse set of specialties to provide decision support to US Space Force customers
• Brief/update the project lead and/or customers on program status and status of multiple engineering modeling projects
• Track status of modeling efforts and identify execution shortfalls or issues to the project lead
• Help plan future engineering modeling efforts for appropriate scheduling and work scope
• Attend meetings for the Project Lead to take notes and relay direction to the engineering modeling teams

$87,400 – $168,800

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• Bachelor's in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
• At least 5 years experience supporting USAF or USSF SAP programs.
• Experience supporting DoD/DOW modeling programs.
• Current Q and TS/SCI clearance.

• Graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Ability to do cost/schedule planning for modeling projects.
• Familiarity with USAF SAP computing and communication methods (SIC, CORE, Misty Sierra, AF7, CV2, etc.).

We provide architectures and enabling technologies for pathfinding space‑based solutions to national security problems. 6353's focus is on expansion and evolution of mission capabilities for the Space Mission Engineering Program and the Science and Technology Advancing Resilience for Contested Space (STARCS) internal research and development campaign. Responsibilities of 6353 are to foster research and develop solutions in the areas of Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Control (SC) and nurture strategic partnerships with various government agencies, universities, and industry partners operating and supporting space missions.

Position requires a DOE SCI security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance and SCI access, both of which require U.S. citizenship.

SCI access may also require a polygraph examination. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain these levels of access may be impacted. Applicants offered employment will be subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified…