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Peraton

Intelligence Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

You will work closely with flight safety and mission protection staff and support Indication ... Willingness to perform shift work and certify in 24/7 Intel Duty Officer ops position Work location:

Peraton

Senior Intelligence Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

You will work closely with flight safety and mission protection staff and support Indication ... Willingness to perform shift work and certify in 24/7 Senior Intel Duty Officer ops position ...

Peraton

Senior Intelligence Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

You will work closely with flight safety and mission protection staff and support Indication ... Willingness to perform shift work and certify in 24/7 Senior Intel Duty Officer ops position ...

Peraton

Senior Intelligence Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

You will work closely with flight safety and mission protection staff and support Indication ... Willingness to perform shift work and certify in 24/7 Senior Intel Duty Officer ops position ...

Peraton

Senior Intelligence Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

You will work closely with flight safety and mission protection staff and support Indication ... Willingness to perform shift work and certify in 24/7 Senior Intel Duty Officer ops position ...

Peraton

Intelligence Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

You will work closely with flight safety and mission protection staff and support Indication ... Willingness to perform shift work and certify in 24/7 Intel Duty Officer ops position Work location:

Peraton

Senior Intelligence Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

You will work closely with flight safety and mission protection staff and support Indication ... Willingness to perform shift work and certify in 24/7 Senior Intel Duty Officer ops position ...

Peraton

Intelligence Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

You will work closely with flight safety and mission protection staff and support Indication ... Willingness to perform shift work and certify in 24/7 Intel Duty Officer ops position Work location:

Peraton

Senior Intelligence Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

You will work closely with flight safety and mission protection staff and support Indication ... Willingness to perform shift work and certify in 24/7 Senior Intel Duty Officer ops position ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for flight ops in Washington is $32.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.50 and $32.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flight Ops vs Flight Dispatcher?

AspectFlight OpsFlight Dispatcher
Required CredentialsCommercial Pilot License, Flight Operations CertificationDispatch License, FAA Certification
Work EnvironmentAirlines, corporate flight departments, flight planning officesAirlines, charter companies, flight planning centers
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily airline and corporate aviationAirlines and charter operators for flight planning and safety
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for roles in flight planning and safety oversightFocuses on flight planning, weather analysis, and regulatory compliance

Flight Ops professionals oversee overall flight operations, including crew management and safety protocols, often holding pilot or managerial roles. Flight Dispatchers focus on flight planning, weather analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance for safe flight execution. While both roles collaborate closely, Flight Ops has broader responsibilities related to flight safety and management, whereas Flight Dispatchers specialize in detailed flight planning and operational support.

What do flight operations do?

Flight operations professionals are responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the safe and efficient conduct of flights. They handle tasks such as flight planning, scheduling, compliance with regulations, and communication with pilots and air traffic control. Strong organizational skills and knowledge of aviation regulations are essential in this role.

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Infographic showing various Flight Ops job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,678 per year, or $32.1 per hour.

Mission Systems Engineer (Principal/Sr Principal) - Signatures Limitations and Constraints Manage...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Linthicum, MD • On-site

$135K - $203K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is a strategic partner specializing in delivering intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions for classified and unclassified missions in space. As part of Eastern Region Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (ER-SEIT), you will have the opportunity to experience the entire space design lifecycle. We do it all here, on-site, from sensors to payloads to full up spacecraft, supporting Class A to Class D missions. All the way from early mission and concept design to on-orbit operational support.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer to lead Signatures, Limitations, and Constraints (SLC) Management across our Space RADAR programs.

Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate with Payload Assembly Integration and Test (PL AI&T), Space Vehicle (SV) AI&T, and Ops teams for development and maintenance SLCs throughout program life cycles from initial design through on-orbit ops
  • Support MSEIT System I&T team in the planning and execution of space-to-ground testing activities
  • Ground Test Cases + Ground (dev. env.) - Vehicle Sim
  • On-Orbit Check-Out Test Cases + Ground (test env.) + Vehicle Sim
  • End-to-End Testing (Select On-Orbit Test Cases + Ground (production env.) + Vehicle (launch site)
  • Support planning and track all validation testing activities from ground/payload sell-off through launch
  • Coordinate Test Case development and execution with MSEIT MGS Team and Speargun O&M team
  • Coordinate with PL and SV AI&T teams for production, set-up, and coordination of vehicle sim asset
  • Vehicle sim planning, set-up, and execution for Speargun Protoflight
  • Coordination with Mission Partners (bus and launch provider) to execute testing and maintain vehicle sim
  • Coordinate with other elements/segments (e.g. Ground, Payload) for baseline availability (e.g. ground SW, PL FSW), root cause determination, and discrepancy report (DR) resolution

This position can be staffed at a Principal or Sr. Principal level based on the Basic Qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Principal Engineer: BS in STEM with 5 years relevant experience or 3 years with MS
  • Sr Principal Engineer: BS in STEM with 8 years relevant experience or 6 years with MS
  • Active TS clearance and SCI eligibility required at time of application
  • Hardware/Software I&T Experience
  • Experience in implementing and maintaining processes

Preferred Qualifications:

  • On-Orbit Ops experience
  • Experience coordinating between program elements
  • Experience identifying, documenting, and using SLCs
  • Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
  • Experience with Space Vehicle tasking and I&T
  • Experience with Radar tasking and I&T
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
  • Active SCI clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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