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Responsibilities

As a Mission Protection Analyst supporting a national security program space warfighting mission, you are responsible for the safeguarding of protected data and enabling secured data-sharing between assigned personnel and mission partners. You will ensure that ad hoc operational reports and routine data products are delivered timely, with adherence to authorized procedures, documented security policies and access restrictions. Additionally, you will perform indications and warning (I&W) tool monitoring and orbital analysis to assess threats against mission assets and maintain space catalog accuracy. A successful candidate will work closely with the engineering team, continually advancing system integration efforts for improved procedural and data processing efficiencies. Mission Protection tasks include space object ephemeris screenings against space and terrestrial hazards and threats to mitigate risks to mission success. Prior experience performing conjunction assessment (CA) or space defense operations is desired. 

• Implementation of mission protection strategies for daily operations and planning efforts 
• Safeguard protected data while fulfilling internal/external product and data requests 
• Development TTPs, COAs and work to improve thresholds for checklist entry criteria 
• Assist system integration efforts of latest I&W software tools and capabilities 
• Detect threat activity and maintain accurate terrestrial and space catalog databases 
• Collaborate with leadership, external partners, and development teams; participate in meetings and briefings, as required for mission data sharing and planning efforts 
• Analyze various satellite state position data sources report on vulnerabilities and threats to mission and/or assets 
• Prioritize and execute collection tasking & management using available asset resources 
• Support training, documentation and exercise efforts, as required 
• Perform continuity of operations tasks and ensure continued safety of flight 
• Work full-time on-site at a government facility in Colorado Springs, CO 

***This position is contingent upon award of contract*** 

Qualifications

• 5+ years' combined experience working in space defense operations, utilizing flight safety tools or integrating related I&W systems with bachelor's degree in related field; 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree; 3+ years' relevant experience with MS in related field 
• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated Poly 

Preferred:  

• 2+ years' combined experience with STK, DSS, SPADOC, ATLAS or ASW systems 
• 4+ years of combined experience performing Mission Protection in orbital analyst, flight safety analyst (CA), battlespace awareness (BSA), or satellite mission planner roles 
• 2+ years assigned National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) or partnered IC organizations 
• Experience navigating large data repositories and fulfilling Requests for Information (RFIs) 
• Understanding of orbital mechanics, flight safety tools and I&W systems 
• Knowledge of foreign/domestic space & ground threat capabilities and space surveillance networks with prior experience in tasking space surveillance resources 

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME