The Opportunity:
Critical decisions are made every day in our government. As an Orbital Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting our nation's space missions and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of our satellite systems. If you are an analytical thinker, a problem solver, and a team player, we encourage you to apply. You will conduct orbital analysis and data interpretation in order to monitor and track satellite positions, trajectories, and potential collisions. With our team you will analyze and identify anomalies in satellite behavior. You will participate in meetings and presentations to brief clients and management on orbital analysis findings
This is a chance to grow your expertise, develop new skills, and share your insights with other technical specialists. You can interact with operations managers, operators, and analysts on new analytic methods, technologies, and strategies, and collaborate with national and tactical operations elements to advance target development efforts, recommend strategies, and support strategic and operational requirements.
We focus on growing as a team to deliver the best support to our customers, so you’ll have resources for mentoring and learning new skills and tools. Join us as we provide the right information at the right time to support the critical needs of the government.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
Experience with a scripting language such as shell, Perl, or Python
Knowledge of space surveillance and tracking systems, such as radar and optical sensors
Ability to compile and analyze statistics based on current space object population
TS/SCI clearance
Associate’s degree and 8+ years of experience with space, engineering or orbital analytics, Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience with space, engineering or orbital analytics, or Master's degree and 4+ years of experience with space, engineering or orbital analytics
Nice If You Have:
Experience with space and orbital mechanics and data analysis
Ability to identify and implement process improvements for more efficient and accurate analysis
Ability to use specialized software and tools to perform orbital calculations and predictions
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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