Cleared Space Technical Systems Analyst, Onsite
Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, New Mexico, 87144, USA
Listed on 2026-07-25
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Cleared Space Technical Systems Analyst, OnsiteSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
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Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten‑hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part‑time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
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What Your Job Will Be Like:
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.
Particularly, on any given day, you may be called on to:
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
Salary Range:
$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.
Qualifications We Require:
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
Qualifications We Desire:
Ability to do cost/schedule planning for modeling projects
Familiarity with USAF SAP computing and communication methods (SIC, CORE, Misty Sierra, AF7, CV2, etc.)
About Our Team:
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.
Posting Duration:
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance:
Position requires a Department of Energy (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.…
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