Ground Data Networks Operations Analyst

Overview

LMI is seeking a skilled Junior-level Space Domain Operations Analyst, with orbital warfare experience, at our headquarters office in Colorado Springs, CO supporting U.S. Space Command’s (USSPACECOM’s) advanced analytics staff with modeling, simulation, and analysis across the breadth of USSPACECOM’s Unified Command Plan responsibilities. Successful LMI Space Domain Operations Analysts demonstrate competency in critical thinking, relationship management, space domain understanding, model-based system engineering, and data analysis while upholding the highest standard of ethical behavior.

At LMI, we’re reimagining the path from insight to outcome at The New Speed of Possible™. Combining a legacy of over 60 years of federal expertise with our innovation ecosystem, we minimize time to value and accelerate mission success. We energize the brightest minds with emerging technologies to inspire creative solutioning and push the boundaries of capability. LMI advances the pace of progress, enabling our customers to thrive while adapting to evolving mission needs. 

Responsibilities

• Engage space-related customers to understand their space-related analysis needs and translate them into work products.
• Understand, manage, translate current and future concepts, campaign and operations scenarios, and platform and system specs into representative simulations for assessing space systems, capabilities, missions, operations, and architectures.
• Develop, refine, and curate MBSE Systems Modeling Language (SysML) data models as the foundation for modeling, simulation, and analysis through collaboration with government and industry organizations.
• Actively participate in Agile analytical sprint processes and ceremonies.
• Collaborate with software developers to ensure space-related Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) frameworks and tools accurately represent agent-based platforms, systems, and architectures.
• Collaborate with data scientists and other analytical experts to guide advanced analytical approaches and evaluate results.
• Collaborate among Government-Contractor-FFRDC teams and respective Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to refine MBSE data.
• Dive into research on technical development aspects (e.g., space orbit astrodynamics, unique DoD systems functionality) to ensure platform and system models are accurate.
• Demonstrate your analytical products to customers.

Qualifications

MINIMUM

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or related field. May substitute experience for educational degree.
• Space domain experience and understanding in multiple areas of: astrodynamics; orbital mechanics; rendezvous and proximity operations; satellite communications; missile warning/missile defense; space-based positioning, navigation and timing; remote sensing; environmental monitoring; command and control; battle management; and space domain awareness
• Relevant joint space warfighting experience in an operational, science and technology, or operational test organization
• Exposure to modeling, simulation, and analysis tools
• Proven track record of engaging customers, product users, and coworkers to create innovative solutions to complex problems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Possess a natural curiosity and desire to challenge yourself and those around you.
• This position requires the ability to obtain an active security clearance at the Top Secret level, with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. You must be a US Citizen to obtain a security clearance.

DESIRED

• Ability to code in a relevant language (Python preferred, MATLAB acceptable) to support modeling, simulation and data analytics.
• Experience with database languages (MongoDB preferred).
• Planning or participating in joint military utility assessments.
• Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML).
• Experience using both Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience using Model Based System Engineering software (Cameo Systems Modeler preferred)
• Experience using orbital analysis visualization tools, e.g. Systems ToolKit, FreeFlyer, Space Domain Characterization and Control System