Lead Reentry Analyst, 19 SDS

Department of the Air Force United States Space Force Forces (8 current openings) Dahlgren, Virginia Full-time Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
Application Deadline:
2026-08-19
Posted:
2026-08-12

6 days left to apply

Salary: $102,415 – $158,322 per year (NH-3)

Salary context

Based on 108 annual-salary jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays above most similar positions.

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Position Overview

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Duties

  • The United States Space Force (USSF) in Dahlgren, Virginia at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is searching for a Lead Reentry Analyst to support the 19 SDS (NH-0301-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: This position is for a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Specialist within the 19th Space Defense Squadron (19 SDS). The 19 SDS, a component of Mission Delta 2, is a key squadron in the U.S. Space Force responsible for providing a comprehensive understanding of the space domain picture. This role is critical for innovating and federating space domain awareness operations to ensure freedom of action for the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. The position requires a high degree of specialization in ground and space-based sensor optimization, orbital mechanics, and mission support for space operations Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Ability to perform precision orbit determination updates to include manual differential corrections and other complex statistical estimation techniques. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Operational knowledge of tasking procedures and sensor limitations for Near-Earth and Deep-Space orbits/trajectories. 5. 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). 6. Possess a fundamental knowledge of orbital mechanics and dynamics. 7. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both in orally and in writing.