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Dayton Group Inc.

Space Planner/Designer II

Washington, DC · On-site

$102K - $118K/yr

Assists program managers in developing strategies for meeting space planning goals and objectives ... Candidates must be US Citizens with an active secret clearance Job Type: Full-time Pay Range: $102 ...

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How much do full time secret space program jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time secret space program in the United States is $39,683.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,000.00 and $39,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Secret Space Program vs Full Time Space Operations Specialist?

AspectFull Time Secret Space ProgramFull Time Space Operations Specialist
CredentialsSecurity clearances, specialized space training, possibly military or government certificationsTechnical certifications, space operations training, military or aerospace background
Work EnvironmentConfidential facilities, classified missions, remote or secure locationsGround control centers, space launch sites, operational command rooms
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, private space contractors, classified projectsNASA, aerospace firms, military space units

While both roles involve working in space-related environments, the Full Time Secret Space Program typically involves classified, covert missions with higher security requirements. In contrast, a Full Time Space Operations Specialist focuses on operational tasks within public or semi-public space agencies, with less emphasis on secrecy.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Secret Space Program job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $39,683 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Acquisition Program Analyst, Senior - TS-SCI

Ryde Technologies, LLC

Washington, DC • On-site

$130K - $131K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

We are seeking Acquisition Program Analyst to support our client in Washington DC. This position supports the Secretary of the Air Force Headquarters. Will provide acquisition support and program management direction to field organizations for the development and procurement of Air Force space missile warning, communications, PNT, and weather systems; space launch systems; space control and space situational awareness systems; and ground terminals and space battle management command and control. As an integral part of the National Security Space Team, the Directorate supports the exploitation, integration, and control of space to protect and defend the nation and its global interests from peace through war.
**This position is currently telework eligible due to COVID, with in person meetings happening infrequently. When the Pentagon re-opens fully, this position will be 100% onsite.
The tasks for this position include:
  • Supporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF) budget preparation and defense, SAE oversight and decision-making activities, PEO program execution and oversight efforts of space systems.
  • Maintaining and analyzing planning, scheduling, and management data.
  • Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, space acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution.
  • Providing honest broker assessments of space programs approaching milestone decisions and of prime contractor technical and operational issues.
  • Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommending solutions.
  • Making recommendations on the allocation of funding, establishment of program goals, objectives, and schedules, and the formulation of program direction.
  • Tracking for compliance with stated program direction and identify issues.
  • Identifying and researching programmatic issues and tradeoffs in terms of required capabilities, costs, and schedules.
  • Reviewing and providing recommendations on existing and proposed Air Force space acquisition and capability area policies and implementation.
  • Reviewing and evaluating the impact of national, DOD, JCS, and civil government policies and activities that affect Air Force acquisition programs and capability areas.
  • Maintaining historical Air Force space program documentation and developing summary documents/briefings and training material.
  • Providing short notice, quick-reaction analyses of critical programmatic issues in the context of Congressional, OSD Staff, Joint Staff, HQ USAF, Major Air Command (MAJCOM), coalition, and international activities.
  • Preparing PPBE documentation to ensure they accurately articulate the current program requirements using IDECS database.
  • Monitoring and reporting Program Obligations and Expenditures using CRIS database.
  • Monitoring and reporting program spend plans and status using Executive CCARS database.
  • Monitoring and reporting Available and Planned Program Funding using ABIDES database.
  • Supporting the HAF review process - Air Force Requirements Oversight Council (AFROCs), Joint Warfighting Capabilities Assessment (JWCAs), Defense Acquisition Boards (DABs), Congressional cycle, Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASPs), Air Force Review Board (AFRBs), Configuration Steering Board (CSB), Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports,
  • Performing the Secretariat function for ASPs, AFRBs, and CSBs.
  • Reviewing and documenting Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
  • Reviewing capability area analysis and comparing current and programmed capabilities/scenarios to determine and clarify Air Force space system acquisition requirements.
  • Monitoring on-going studies, analyses, and developmental work relevant to space systems.
  • Supporting program-specific efforts like Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development, Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents (CPD), Information Exchange Requirements (IER), and requirements working groups.
  • Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties listed above and as coordinated with the COR.

Qualifications:
Active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility
A minimum of 10 years of experience with DoD acquisitions.
Intimate knowledge of operational space experience.
Strong familiarity with DoD budget cycle.
Strong familiarity with the following software programs: IDECS, ABIDES, Executive CCaRs, CRIS, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel.
Masters Degree in a Business or Engineering discipline.

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