Candidate Processing Analyst, 19 SDS
Dahlgren, Virginia
1 day left to apply
Salary: $102,415 – $158,322
per year
(NH-3)
Salary context
Based on 441 annual-salary jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays above most similar positions.
Job Details
Position Overview
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Duties
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. The incumbent is responsible for operating weapon systems over various platforms, the analyst serves as a highly-skilled operator in a command and control (C2) center, directing worldwide space sensors to detect, track, and identify all man-made space objects in support of USSPACECOM's warfighting SDA mission, and accurately maintaining current and historical positional data on satellites and space debris in geocentric earth orbits and beyond.
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
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.Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret /SCI security clearance.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 21 days per year.
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
- PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.
- This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
- This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program
Evaluations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
Required Documents
Resume: You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
- Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
- Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
- Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
- Job title
- Detailed duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
- Hours per week
- Salary, if applicable
- Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
How to Apply
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For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
Source: Data sourced from USAJOBS