# Mission Support Orbital Analyst, 19 SDS

Hiring organization: [United States Space Force](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/united-states-space-force)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/aa61b0e7-2b74-4808-8ca3-36c7161c9740

Listed on United States Space Force's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Dahlgren, VA
- Salary: 46610 – 111087 USD per year

## Summary

This role supports U.S. Space Command's space domain awareness mission by operating sensors and maintaining satellite tracking data from a command center. It suits analysts comfortable with orbital mechanics, precision data work, and coordinating across military organizations to deliver warfighter intelligence.

_Our summary, not United States Space Force's wording._

## Skills named

Data Analysis

## Required

- Fundamental knowledge of orbital mechanics and dynamics
- Ability to perform precision orbit determination and manual differential corrections
- Skill in space analysis and SDA data interpretation
- Knowledge of tasking procedures and sensor limitations for Near-Earth and Deep-Space orbits
- Understanding of DoD and USSF doctrine, regulations, and policies
- Effective oral and written communication
- Ability to independently set priorities, plan, and organize work

Apply on United States Space Force's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890095900