Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) Combat Forces Command (CFC) 19th Space Defense Squadron (19 SDS) in Dahlgren, Virginia is searching for a Breakup Processing Analyst (NH-0301-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).
Description:
Serves as a Breakup Processing Analyst within the 19th Space Defense Squadron (19 SDS), executing the critical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission for U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) by providing warfighters with timely, accurate satellite positional data on man-made space objects. Operating as a highly skilled operator within a command and control (C2) center, the incumbent operates multi-platform weapon systems and directs worldwide space sensors to detect, track, and identify man-made objects in support of USSPACECOM's warfighting SDA mission. Additionally, the analyst is responsible for meticulously maintaining current and historical positional data on satellites and orbital debris within geocentric Earth orbits and beyond.
The ideal candidate is an expert in operations research, orbital mechanics, and space sensor data analysis, capable of performing precision orbit determination utilizing manual differential corrections and complex statistical estimation techniques. This highly skilled specialist independently prioritizes, plans, and executes complex space domain awareness (SDA) analysis, sharing critical data and presenting findings to senior leadership while coordinating across organizations to develop innovative technical solutions. The incumbent must possess deep operational knowledge of sensor limitations and tasking procedures for Near-Earth and Deep-Space trajectories, alongside a thorough understanding of USAF, USSF, Department of War (DoW), and national-level space doctrine and policies. Serving in a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to random drug testing, the candidate must communicate effectively and respectfully, manage sensitive and classified information, and demonstrate the flexibility to travel via military or commercial aircraft and work overtime as mission needs dictate. Finally, this role requires the absolute ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and active access to required Special Access Programs (SAP) portfolios, contingent upon signing a non-disclosure agreement.
Key Skills and Abilities:
- Expert knowledge of operations research, analysis, and their application to space sensor data.
- Ability to perform precision orbit determination updates to include manual differential corrections and other complex statistical estimation techniques.
- Skill to perform a higher degree of space analysis of objects and SDA data sharing; research, analyze, interpret, and present data and support analysis to leadership.
- Ability to independently set priorities, plan, coordinate, and organize work to identify problems and develop innovative solutions; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress and evaluate outcomes.
- Operational knowledge of tasking procedures and sensor limitations for Near-Earth and Deep-Space orbits/trajectories.
- Knowledge and understanding of agency, USAF, USSF, Department of War (DoW), and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s).
- Possess a fundamental knowledge of orbital mechanics and dynamics.
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both orally and in writing.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance with eligibility for access to SCI, other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in TS SAP to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
- Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 21 days per year.
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.
- This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
Qualifications
The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
Additional information
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
Required Documents
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
- Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
- Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
- Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
- Job title
- Detailed duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
- Hours per week
- Salary, if applicable
- Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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