ORBITAL ANALYST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The primary purpose of this position is to accomplish the space situational domain awareness (SDA) mission for impact on DoD, AF, USSF, USSPACECOM, Intelligence Communities (IC), and other entities, providing war-fighters and government organizations with timely and accurate satellite positional data on all man-made earth orbiting space objects. DUTIES: Independently performs orbital analysis and conjunction assessment functions using the high accuracy catalog of space objects by using Special Perturbations (SP) theory and modeling, and evaluates operational activities regarding on-orbit space protection. Develops new and innovative methods, procedures, and training for performing SDA and orbital analysis in support of the space defense mission across multiple organizations Contributes critical subject matter expertise during NSDC crisis action and deliberate planning Participates in and supports all units', command, and theaters' exercises (i.e., Space Thunder, Space Lightning, Global Thunder, Global Lightning) and experiments (SACT, ZK, etc.) with Joint Planning Process (JPP), COA development, war-gaming, and orders development Attends and participates in briefings, meetings, committees, boards, conferences, etc. May be required to represent the NSDC at such events QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : (CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Cont'd) - Position is designated special-sensitive and requires the employee obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed - This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, USSPACECOM, national security, and public safety. Therefore, incumbent is required to: (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription medication, and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing on short notice - This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs - Incumbent is subject to uncommon tour of duty hours to include proficiency shifts, rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays on an infrequent basis. Extended shift work (12 hours), and off-duty hours on-call, particularly during Command exercises, special events, and emergencies should be expected - A Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) or other related fields is highly desired; higher level studies such as a Master's degree or Ph.D. in appropriate Liberal Arts or similar fields is preferred - Employee is in a designated position that requires consent and thereafter be subject to and successfully complete, an initial, periodic, and random counterintelligence (CI)-scope polygraph examination as a condition of employment. The employee must successfully take and pass a Counterintelligence Polygraph (CIP) Examination This is an acquisition demonstration project position, NH-0301-03, equivalent to the GS-12/GS-13, with a typical salary range of $91,870.00 to $142,022.00 Per Year. For more information on Acq Demo please go to the following links: DoD AcqDemo Homepage: http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ Fact Sheet: http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Quali

Salaire : $91,870 – $142,022/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

To conduct operations in, from, and through space to deter conflict, and if necessary, defeat aggression, deliver space combat power for the Joint/Combined force, and defend U.S. vital interests with allies and partners. The United States Space Command has been established as the 11th combatant command. The mission of the United States Space Command is to conduct operations in, from, and through space to deter conflict, and if necessary, defeat aggression, deliver space combat power for the Joint/Combined force, and defend U.S. vital interests with allies and partners. Find out more click here. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide: AF DCIPS Interchange AF Internal Employee EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Employee Military Spouse Preference PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG)