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Candidate Processing Analyst, 19 SDS
United States Space Force Forces · Posted 50 days ago
Hybrid Dahlgren, VA $102K – $158K Apply by Aug 20, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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What You'll Do
- →The United States Space Force (USSF) in Dahlgren, Virginia is searching for a Candidate Processing Analyst to support the 19 SDS (NH-0301-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).
- →Description: To serve as a Candidate Processing Analyst within the 19th Space Defense Squadron (19 SDS), accomplishing the critical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission for U.S.
- →Space Command (USSPACECOM) while providing warfighters with timely and accurate satellite positional data on man-made space objects.
- →Key Skills and Abilities: 1.
- →Expert knowledge of operations research, analysis, and their application to space sensor data. 2.
- →Ability to perform precision orbit determination updates to include manual differential corrections and other complex statistical estimation techniques. 3.
- →Skill to perform a higher degree of space analysis of objects and SDA data sharing; research, analyze, interpret, and present data and supporting analysis to leadership. 4.
- →Ability to independently set priorities, plan, coordinate, and organize work to identify problems and develop innovative solutions; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress and evaluate outcomes. 5.
- →Operational knowledge of tasking procedures and sensor limitations for Near-Earth and Deep-Space orbits/trajectories. 6.
- →Knowledge and understanding of agency, USAF, USSF, Department of Defense (DoD), and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s). 7.
- →Possess a fundamental knowledge of orbital mechanics and dynamics. 8.
- →Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both orally and in writing
Personality Fit
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