What are the responsibilities and job description for the GSSAP Operations Advisor position at LinQuest Corporation?
LinQuest Corporation is hiring a Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) Operations Advisor to directly support the Space Delta 2 (DEL 2) Technical Director on Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.
An active TS/SCI clearance is REQUIRED.
The mission of DEL 2 is to prepare, present, and fight assigned and attached forces for the purpose of executing combat-ready Space Domain Awareness (SDA) operations to deter aggression and ultimately protect and defend the United States and our allies from attack in-through-from space. DEL 2 manages assigned weapon system architectures and ensures operations are intelligence-led, cyber-resilient, and driven by innovation, while postured to succeed in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment.
A strong candidate has excelled while operating Space Domain Awareness (SDA) sensors. In this position, you will provide the Technical Director with an operational perspective in order to:
- Operationalize data from space-based sources (i.e., QZSS-HP, EWS-G1/G2, WSF-M).
- Integrate space-based satellite sensor data into operations.
- Inform how SDA data gets delivered to operators, C2 centers, and data repositories on combat relevant timelines.
- Develop, coordinate, and/or assess Tactics, Techniques and Procedures.
- Optimize current and future SDA mission capabilities.
- Travel may be required for limited durations to CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Required Skills/Experience:
- BA/BS degree
- 3 years of experience operating, or in direct support (i.e., management oversight, intelligence, or acquisition) of any operational system associated with USSPACECOM/USSF
- 3 years of additional experience operating, or in direct support (i.e., management oversight, intelligence, or acquisition) of any space- or ground-based SDA sensor systems.
- Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel)
- Ability to identify and resolve challenges in a high-tempo, collaborative environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Accustomed to professionally interacting with General/Flag officers and senior civilian personnel
- Ability to meet deadlines and deliverables with minimal guidance
- Active TS/SCI clearance is MANDATORY
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Experience with space-based (satellite) SDA sensor systems (i.e., Space-based Space Surveillance system, Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program, any associated pathfinder satellite programs.
- Experience with multiple USSF SDA sensors (ground or space-based).
- Experience with multi-mission sensors that contribute to SDA.
- Experience with acquisition/integration of next generation space surveillance sensor systems or upgrades to existing SDA sensor capabilities
- Experience with government testing of space systems.
- Experience with SDA sensors in commercial/civil and/or academia settings.
Compensation:
- The salary for this position ranges from approximately $110,000 to $125,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
Why LinQuest?
LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers' portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest's corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees' creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.
Benefits:
LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to providing a work environment that values and respects each Team Member as an individual and important member of our culturally diverse organization. In keeping with this commitment, the Company is dedicated to providing a work environment free from any type of discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, covered veteran and military status, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, political affiliation, or any other classification protected by law. This commitment and policy applies to all areas of employment.
Salary : $110,000 - $125,000
