Help The United States Space Force (USSF) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH is searching for a Foreign SSA-Sensors Principal Intelligence Analyst to support NSIC (GG-0132-14). Description: The ideal candidate will be expected to serve as a national expert on Space Situational Awareness (SSA) intelligence within NSIC and the Intelligence Community, and provide technical leadership to flight analysts, advise management on project assignment and mentor analysts. Provide quality assurance and oversight of analysts performing independent research and analysis on multi-source intelligence information on foreign SSA systems and subsystems (and related facilities) research, development, design, testing, operations, plans and objectives which are indicative of counterspace programs. This position requires advanced knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodology of foreign counterspace sensors gained through job experience (or equivalent educational experience and training) to permit independent determination of the characteristics of foreign space Situational awareness sensors targeted against US space operations and the production of intelligence assessments. Must have knowledge of concepts and capabilities of foreign space Situational awareness systems and subsystems. Requires skill in applying knowledge of foreign counterspace capabilities to impact US satellites and supporting infrastructure. Must have a firm knowledge of the organization, mission, and function of the US intelligence community. Candidate must understand the process to identify intelligence gaps and plan multi-source information-gathering strategies to substantiate new, accurate, and tailored counterspace intelligence assessments of space situational awareness systems and subsystems. Must have effective writing and oral communication skills to prepare finished intelligence reports and present briefings. A bachelor's degree, coursework, or professional training in strategic intelligence, space studies, physics, mathematics, or engineering studies is highly desired. Ideal Candidate: The Foreign Space Situational Awareness Sensors Flight, part of the 2nd Intelligence Analysis Squadron within the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC), is actively seeking a highly qualified expert to lead the technical intelligence production of foreign terrestrial radar and passive RF sensors. In this role, the candidate must possess demonstrated expertise in electromagnetic wave propagation, antenna design, radar signal processing (e.g., Doppler filtering, pulse compression, and waveform analysis) as well as a deep familiarity with space surveillance network architectures, orbital mechanics (including Keplerian elements and perturbation models), and satellite RF communications. Utilizing this specialized expertise, the candidate will analyze foreign systems that search the sky for satellites, chart their orbits, and determine the function and operational status of spacecraft. While the primary focus is on radar and passive RF sensors, the portfolio also encompasses optics, laser systems, and various space-based capabilities. The candidate will evaluate how these diverse sensors work both independently and as a highly integrated network, allowing foreign countries to monitor, characterize, and potentially target U.S. and allied satellites. Requirements Help Conditions of employment - Must be a U.S Citizen. - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance. - Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files. - May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. - Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". - This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first. - Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments. - PCS / relocation funding is authorized. - Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year. - This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Qualifications The 0132 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 Manegemnt Positions. Additional information Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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