Orbital Analyst at Infinity Technology Services LLC – Alexandria, Virginia
About This Position
Job Summary:
ITS, LLC is seeking a Battlespace Awareness Operator (BSA-E) – 24x7 Operations Support to join our team in Springfield, VA. The Battlespace Awareness Operator will support real-time space operations by delivering mission status updates, conducting anomaly investigations, and providing actionable decision support and Course of Action (COA) recommendations to senior leadership. This role operates in a dynamic, high-tempo 24/7 mission environment supporting critical national security objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as a crew member supporting 24/7 operations in 12-hour rotating shifts (days/nights).
- Perform full-time, on-site operations at a Government customer facility in Springfield, VA.
- Maintain battlespace awareness of space domain threats and monitor high-interest events impacting mission assets.
- Execute established Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to ensure operational continuity.
- Conduct anomaly investigations and support mission response planning.
- Operate analytical tools including Systems Tool Kit (STK) and other commercial or government-developed space analysis software.
- Develop and support Courses of Action (COAs) for mission decision-making.
- Accurately log daily operational activities, significant events, and anomalies in accordance with program procedures.
- Prepare and deliver mission briefings and analytical products to senior leadership and enterprise stakeholders.
- Support integration and operationalization of new tools, system enhancements, or mission capabilities.
- Complete required pre-test, training, post-test, on-console evaluation, and certification board; achieve certification within 60 days of assignment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to meet evolving mission requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; OR
- Master’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; OR
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Space Operations.
- Familiarity with Orbital Mechanics principles.
- At least 1 year of experience using astrodynamics tools such as STK, GMAT, and/or ODTK.
- Strong situational awareness and ability to adapt to shifting operational priorities.
- Effective communication and briefing skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in 24/7 operational environments supporting national security missions.
- Experience developing TTPs and mission-level COAs.
- Experience supporting senior decision-makers in a real-time operational setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Education/Experience:
Level 3 experience supporting space operations or equivalent mission-critical operational environment.
Clearance Requirement:
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required.
Salary Note:
In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is based on education, experience, and responsibilities.
ITS, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
U.S. Citizenship is required.