STO Analyst; Special Technical Operations

Position: STO Analyst (Special Technical Operations)
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STO Analyst (Special Technical Operations)

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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.

Why Join Us?

* 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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

K  is seeking a Special Technical Operations (STO) Analyst that will support classified national security space operations by assisting with compartmented mission activities and operational reporting. This role contributes to the preparation, validation, and dissemination of mission products that support situational awareness and decision-making.

The analyst works under the guidance of senior STO personnel while gaining experience with our customers' operational processes, mission planning, and Intelligence Community coordination. The position supports integration of space system capabilities and participates in operational exercises as required.

This role is performed full-time on site at a government facility in Springfield, Virginia, and is contingent upon contract award.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Support compartmented STO mission activities under established procedures and guidance

* Assist with development, review, and dissemination of operational reports, briefings, and mission products

* Monitor mission activities and contribute to situational awareness for STO operations

* Support coordination with mission operations centers and Intelligence Community partners

* Maintain compliance with security requirements, including handling of highly classified materials

* Assist in identifying operational issues, reporting anomalies, and documenting mission impacts

* Participate in operational exercises, training events, and readiness activities

* Support data collection and documentation for system performance and mission assessments

Required Qualifications:

* Entry-level experience:

* Master's degree with 1+ year of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise

* Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise

* No degree with 4+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise

* Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph

* Experience supporting classified operations, intelligence production, or technical mission environments

* Familiarity with Department of Defense or Intelligence Community operational processes

Preferred Qualifications:

* Exposure to space operations, space systems, or satellite mission environments

* Academic or professional experience related to intelligence analysis, engineering, or space systems

* Familiarity with secure reporting systems or classified operational tools

Additional Compensation:

K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at K . Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at K

At K , we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.