Summary
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Duties
The primary purpose of this position is to accomplish the space situational domain awareness (SDA) mission for impact on DoD, AF, USSF, USSPACECOM, Intelligence Communities (IC), and other entities, providing war-fighters and government organizations with timely and accurate satellite positional data on all man-made earth orbiting space objects. DUTIES: Independently performs orbital analysis and conjunction assessment functions using the high accuracy catalog of space objects by using Special Perturbations (SP) theory and modeling, and evaluates operational activities regarding on-orbit space protection. Develops new and innovative methods, procedures, and training for performing SDA and orbital analysis in support of the space defense mission across multiple organizations Contributes critical subject matter expertise during NSDC crisis action and deliberate planning Participates in and supports all units', command, and theaters' exercises (i.e., Space Thunder, Space Lightning, Global Thunder, Global Lightning) and experiments (SACT, ZK, etc.) with Joint Planning Process (JPP), COA development, war-gaming, and orders development Attends and participates in briefings, meetings, committees, boards, conferences, etc. May be required to represent the NSDC at such events
How you will be evaluated
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.