Job Title: Mission Operations Specialist - Space (Active TS/SCI w/Poly Required)

Job Code: 20235

Job Location: Springfield, VA

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies has an opening for a Mission Operations Specialist for an important National Security Program. The successful candidate will support a high performing team of Government and Contractor professionals to join a dynamic team (supporting 24/7) operations that is working hard to develop cutting edge solutions that advance the customers Space Warfighting Mission.  The Watch Officer will facilitate unity of effort, enhance space domain awareness, and provide integrated assessment and tracking of ongoing operations to assist the government customer.  Our team is cohesive, collaborative and mission focused.  We are regularly asked to develop operational solutions to meet unique and never before attempted mission objectives. We train on, operate, and develop operational processes for cutting edge tools and support the requirements definition of future tools. We routinely generate mission focus analysis and communication with multiple internal and external stakeholders. We are looking for operators who lean forward to not only identify issues but work with the team to propose solutions and implement improvements. Ability to thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing work environment is preferred in addition to the required experience below, our ideal candidate needs to demonstrate exceptional personal initiative, ability to maintain composure, grow to other positions within the program, and maintain a good attitude in a demanding operational environment.

This position supports 24x7 operations and requires shift work. Opportunities for advancement include non-shift work positions.

Essential Functions:

• Draft and disseminate Situation Reports (SITREPs) that provide a concise and accurate summary of current operations, mission progress, and significant events to internal/external stakeholders.
• Continuously track mission activities and operational developments using advanced monitoring tools. Summarize and relay updates to government customers in real-time, ensuring that decision-makers have access to the most relevant and accurate information to guide mission-critical decisions.
• Provide support to internal/external exercises and rehearsal of concepts drills.
• Update to current operations tools to provide most up to date current operations picture.
• Develop and utilize model and simulation tools to analyze satellite operations and predict system behavior under various scenarios.
• Provide critical assistance during satellite launch and early orbit operations by contributing technical expertise, operational insights, and real-time support, as required.
• Actively participate in daily operations stand-up meetings to provide updates on ongoing activities, highlight key operational priorities, and address any challenges or risks impacting mission success.
• Provide detailed inputs for monthly in-progress reviews (IPRs), summarizing operational achievements, challenges, and areas requiring attention.
• Support onboarding of new and enhanced tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with CI Poly required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience supporting or working as part of operations teams, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate in dynamic, high-pressure environments to achieve mission objectives.
• Possess knowledge of, or experience with, space operations, including managing and monitoring satellite systems, performing telemetry analysis, and conducting mission-critical activities such as orbital adjustments, payload operations, and anomaly resolution.
• Experience working with orbital state data and utilizing associated tools such as Systems Tool Kit (STK), MATLAB, FreeFlyer, or similar software. Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting orbital mechanics, satellite trajectories, and mission planning data to support operational and strategic objectives.

• Experience with software languages for scripting, modeling, simulations, and data transfers, including Python, PERL, or similar programming tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint