SATCOM Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity.  We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

The Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process & tools) to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations in support to military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters. Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF). Come be a part of a high-speed, low-drag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our National Defense!

SPA has an immediate need for a highly qualified Protected SATCOM Analyst to work at HQ SpOC, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO in the SATCOM Mission Area Team Strategic Branch.

 The SpOC mission is to generate, present, and sustain combat-ready intelligence, cyber, space and combat support forces and serves as the USSF Service Component to USSPACECOM. The SATCOM Mission Area Team’s (MAT) mission is to enhance forces with resilient, persistent, survivable, and highly mobile military and commercial space-based satellite communications (SATCOM). 

• Provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) and subject matter expertise (SME) for the Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Mission Area Team (MAT) for Protected SATCOM systems to include but not limited to: Milstar, Advanced EHF, Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS), Enhanced Polar System (EPS), EPS-Recapitalization (EPS-R), Teleports, and Gateways. The contractor shall apply broad and comprehensive technical knowledge of SATCOM principles and operations using unclassified and classified systems.
• Support Functional Area Managers (FAM) and Weapon System Leads for USSF Command and Control (C2) operations units through review and providing recommendations for the Generation, Presentation, and Sustainment of Space Operational Forces; Provide technical expertise and recommendations in developing/reviewing policy regarding oversight of unit personnel and equipment using the Defense Readiness and Reporting System (DRRS); implement and update USSF Readiness Reporting for mission essential tasks (METs), publishing mission directives, validating monthly Mission Essential Task List (METL) assessments; support the development of Unit Type Codes (UTCs); developing criteria for and monitoring readiness reporting; force posturing, analysis and execution activities. Also assist in developing, reviewing, coordinating, and presenting readiness briefings in support of HQ USSF and SpOC senior leadership.
• Provide support through document review, analysis, and recommendations relative to USSF/SpOC support of Nuclear Command, Control and Communication (NC3) operations.
• Support the authorization or review of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) documents for SATCOM C2 systems.
• Collect and analyze inputs for resource adjustments to the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) as requested, including Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Financial Execution Plans, and other budget drills for the advocacy on resource adjustments for the SATCOM Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission and assist with development, review and recommendation of execution year funding efforts, including Unfunded Requirements (UFR), Budget Execution Review and end of year funding.
• Support Operational Acceptance, Initial Operational Capability (IOC)/Full Operational Capability (FOC) declaration, and modification management of current and/or future USSF C2 mission capabilities in accordance with established USSF procedures.
• Track and provide reviews and comments via the Task Management Tool (TMT) from congressional, Services, combatant commands, field commands, and other entities.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Salary Pay Range: $100-125K. 

• Bachelor’s degree (relevant experience may substitute for degree)
• Five+ years’ relevant SATCOM experience 
• Top Secret with current SCI eligibility