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. Visitperaton.comto learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Responsibilities TheOperationsLeadis aproceduralandtechnicalexperton systems performing Indications and Warnings (I&W) functionsin defense ofcritical space assetsand isresponsible forenablingBattlespaceAwarenessand Mission Protectionteamsconducting 24/7operatorsto succeedin aSpace Warfightingdomain.As the seniorBattlespaceAwareness(BSA)andWatchOperator(WO), youwillmaintain certification and readinessforthese crewpositionsand guide the development of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and assist in course of action (COA) planningin support of mission protection.The successful candidate willmaintain awareness onhigh-interestthreat activity andsupport analysis,planning,training andexerciseactivitiesas an expert in space threatcapabilitiesand orbital mechanics.Missionprotection responsibilities includemonitoring I&W systems,reporting threatrisks and asset systemoperational statuses,criticallyanalyzingthreat pattern of behaviors, and identifyingandmitigating intelligence gaps in adversary capabilities.The Operations Lead will work continuously to ensureexisting and developing system tool capabilities areexpediently integratedin current operational procedures, trainingmaterialsand job aids. Additionally,the lead mustunderstandsystemworkflows,missionimpactsduringtimes ofdegradationandhave the abilitycreatetemporary proceduresfor continuity of operations.Responsibilities:Maintain dualcertification in BSA and WO24/7crew positions andcontinueproficiency on applicable system tools(i.e., Systems Tool Kit (STK),and other I&W tools)Development TTPs, COAsandwork to improve thresholds for checklist entry criteriaAssistsystemintegrationefforts oflatest I&W software tools and capabilities, guide alerting and entry criteria thresholds as a mission subject-matter-expertReport on operations capabilities, system degradation, latencies and statuses that may impact the missionDetect threatactivity and maintain accurate terrestrial and space catalog databasesRoutinely create reports,products and brief leadershipdaily andad hoc for ongoing space events of interestAnalyze various satellite state position data sources, make pattern-of-life based assessments and report on vulnerabilities to mission assetsPrioritize and executecollectiontaskingusing available asset resourcesParticipateinreal world and exercise space event planningand executioneffortsMaintain Awareness of currenthigh-interestterrestrial and space-basedactivityaffecting spacedomainPerform contingency tasks;initiatepersonnelrecalls(when directed) andestablish operations loopsIdentify any system or intelligence gaps and assumptions that may pose a risk to mission success andreport, manage and mitigate those risksWork full-time on-site at a government facility in Springfield, VA***This position is contingent upon award of contract*** Qualifications Required Qualifications:Minimum experience: 8 years with a BS/BA, 6 years with an MS/MA, 3 years with a PhD, or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Experience must include space defense operations and/or space operations, including the use of flight safety or Indications & Warning (I&W) system tools(i.e., STK, ASW, DPS, DSS, MPS)Experience demonstrating applied knowledge of orbital mechanics, conjunction assessment or related satellite operationsExperience with STK, DSS, SPADOC, ATLAS or ASW systemsActive TS/SCI with adjudicated PolyPreferred Qualifications:14 years of combined priorspace operationsexperience working as anorbital analyst,flight safety analyst,BSA, WO,or satellite mission planner ataground stationSME-level understanding of orbital mechanics, flight safety tools and mission applications2 years assigned IC organizationsAdvanced knowledge of foreign/domestic space & ground threat capabilities and space surveillance networks with prior experience in tasking space surveillance resourcesPrior space launch custody and/or maneuver processing experienceUnderstanding of command structure, command authority and warfighting doctrinePrior experience tasking space surveillance resourcesand processing space eventsExperience advising and collaborating with military and civilian leadersPrior experience leading operational teams and managing projects