Space Force Operations Specialist

What you will be doing:

• Complete and maintain certifications from company-provided Optical Sensor operator training.
• Perform sensor operations, area searches and other sensor support tasks.
• Accomplish Higher Headquarters taskings and reporting requirements issued by JSpOC in the Consolidated Tasking List (CTL) and associated updates.
• Accomplish mission scheduling before the start of the operational period by identifying taskings to be accomplished during the operational period: routine and special metric taskings, SOI signature gathering and raw video collection.
• Schedule observation attempts to provide time separation within weather, equipment, and tasking constraints based on collection requirements.
• Perform manual scheduling, special sensor settings, and other special techniques.
• Complete 100 percent of SOI-tasked objects each month; maintain workload data on number and frequency of SOI taskings.
• When directed by JSpOC, accomplish CalSat tracking at specified frequencies with each available sensor.
• Perform required post-mission activities, including maintaining any applicable operations logs, recorded data, and workload data. Document operations, security events, equipment status, authorized software changes, shift changes, changing of the Zulu day, and any other significant events in an operations log.
• Complete sensor and mount calibrations in accordance with GEODSS Technical Orders (TOs).
• Perform assignments relative to the implementation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and facilities requiring knowledge of communications equipment/procedures and the ability to operate radio/communications equipment, sensors and other consoles, computers, recording instrumentation, and other instrumentation and/or equipment peculiar to the GEODSS system.
• Complete initial and monthly recurring training and maintain certification for operations positions. Complete Government and corporate ancillary training.
• Perform operational checkout and pre-mission preparations for systems and equipment.
• Comply with all security procedures for Operations Security (OPSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC).
• Assist electronic technicians in the daily operational and performance checkout of equipment and systems.
• Provide coordination and controls resources including recording media, safety, and security in support of the site mission.
• In time of crisis, supports other services to increase the security and well-being of the site.
• Assist with maintaining site operations procedures.
• Assist other Space Sensor Program sites as needed.

What you will need:

• The ability to obtain/maintain/transfer an Active Security clearance (Top Secret). 
• A U.S. Citizenship.
• A High School Diploma or GED.
• A service school training in a technical field is desirable.
• The ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with others in performance of duties.
• The ability to demonstrated ability to work independently.
• 1 to 2 years of work experience operating optical sensors is desirable.
• Knowledge of the Space Surveillance Network
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced program office environment.
• The ability to work shift work due to the 24/7 work environment.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• DoD 8570 Compliant IAT Level II Certification; Security+ or above is preferred.
• An active Top Secret, SCI eligible preferred.
•  Work Environment: This job operates in an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
• REMOTE LOCATION REQUIREMENTS: Employee must be able to work nighttime hours and at 10,000 feet elevation.
• Position Type/Expected hours worked: This is a full-time union position, and hours of work and days are 12:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m. Regular, punctual, and consistent attendance is required