The Space Operations Specialist II leads and supports operational and engineering tasks for space vehicles including command control analysis and anomaly resolution.

Job Description
BAE Systems a top ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense the intelligence community federal law enforcement officials and troops deployed around the world.
At BAE Systems we promote a strong collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
BAE Systems is seeking Space Operations Specialists to support a mission critical intelligence customer. Our Space Operations Specialist II provides leadership and direct support to ensure health and safety longevity and daily mission support to on orbit space vehicle(s). This includes space vehicle command and control telemetry analysis trending orbit analysis sensor calibrations and anomaly resolution.
This work is performed primarily in an office environment at a government site near Denver Colorado. Some travel and local commute between BAE campuses and other possible non-BAE locations CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required.
Responsibilities include:

• Provide space operational and vehicle engineering support as a subject matter expert for:
  • Space vehicle payload and bus operations
  • Space vehicle command and control
  • Space vehicle telemetry trending and analysis
  • Space vehicle operational planning and execution
  • Space vehicle anomaly resolution
  • Space vehicle operational capability assessment
  • Customer working groups and reviews
  • Space vehicle calibrations
• Maintain space vehicle trending software
  • Understand use and modify MATLAB-based trending scripts
  • Support models and simulations and interfacing systems
  • Track and plan technical refresh hardware and software
• Develop and update
  • Reports status updates and presentations
  • Operational technical orders
  • Recommended operational procedures (ROPs)
  • Training materials and references
  • Analysis tools (Matlab etc)
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department the SBU/SSU and the Company. Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment
• Ensure all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws statutes and regulations.
• Identify and ensure required compliance with the government and company regulation policies/procedures and guidelines; negotiate acceptance/ approval of all program plans with internal interfaces and the customer.
• Employ proactive risk and opportunity management processes and practices to mitigate or capture potential program issues and improvements.
• Create a motivational environment where team members understand the mission are fully engaged and empowered to execute and are recognized for their performance.
• Resolve conflicts demands and priorities on assigned programs.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Required Education Experience & Skills

• Six or more years of experience in the field of space operations. Related fields will be considered if applicant has a strong background in math science and technical applications.
• High School diploma. Associates degree or undergraduate degree are desired but not required.
• Ability to use analysis tools (STK Microsoft Suite other software tools).
• Ability to maintain continuous inter-organizational and outside customer contacts within the Space Operations Community agencies and related government agencies.
• Ability to represent the customer at Space Operations Community or other meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Be wholly at ease and comfortable interfacing with government customers co-workers and teammates within industry and the government at all levels.
  • Interface effectively with people at all levels and seek out responsibilities and opportunities to contribute to the team.
  • Develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity creativity thorough research and experience in the Space Operations Community.
• Able to understand and apply knowledge experience and skills to the toughest tasks and problems without supervision.

Preferred Education Experience & Skills
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations local market conditions and internal equity as well as candidate qualifications such as skills education and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems we support our employees in all aspects of their life including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health dental and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program a legal plan and other perks including discounts on things like home auto and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off paid holidays as well as other types of leave including paid parental military bereavement and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc an international defense aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air land and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology superior products and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S) based in McLean Virginia designs and delivers advanced defense intelligence and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development systems integration and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.