Senior Operations Research Scientist/SDA Analyst

Job Summary:
ITS, LLC. is seeking a Research Scientist/SDA Analyst to join our team in the Colorado Springs area. The Research Scientist / SDA Analyst will provide decision-makers with integrated warfighter analysis and assessments for current and future Space system capabilities, provide validation and verification (V&V) of critical Space Situational Awareness (SSA) algorithms and data, and provide analytical support to pivot the Space Situational Awareness Mission Area to a Space Domain Awareness mindset.
 
Key Responsibilities:

 Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design and run V&V efforts of astrodynamics algorithms used at Space C2 centers (e.g., 18 SPCS and NSDC)
• Assist in the validation of SSN, non-traditional, commercial space surveillance sensor data.
• Analyze algorithm deficiencies and identify mitigation procedures and/or replacement algorithms at the SSA enterprise's C2 and sensor end.
• Develop prototype algorithms to solve operational SSA/SDA problems.
• Set up the Design of Experiments to analyze potential TTP improvements and/or alternative methods employed at the C2 or Sensor sites.
• Provide SSA Mission area analysis and assessments for space C2 and sensor systems.
• Provide numerical validation of SSA C2 system algorithms and sensor data.
• V&V to support SSA Ops Acceptance (OA) decisions.
• Technical lead for integration/OA of traditional/non-traditional sensors and data sources
• Support Ops Concept/TTP development
• Develop/maintain Enterprise-wide astrodynamic software to ensure SSA system interoperability.
• Provide subject matter expertise to solve technical, operational issues.
• Research and develop algorithms and/or methods to improve SSA performance.
• Analysis support for requirements development, AoAs, AoOs, MUAs, etc. as required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with astrodynamics software
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data.
• High motivation, creativity, and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment.
• Ph.D. in operations research or a theoretical science field
• Experience in DoD space and joint force program.

 Education/Experience: 

• Master of Science in operations research or a theoretical science field, and 5 years of experience

Clearance Requirement:

• Active TS/SCI  

Salary Note:

• In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is based on education, experience, and responsibilities. 

 ITS, LLC. is an equal-opportunity employer to include veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

U.S. Citizenship is required.