Space MASINT Analyst

Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base is searching for a Space MASINT Analyst (GG-0132-12). This position is covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS). For additional information about DCIPS, click here: https://dcips.defense.gov/ Description: The Space MASINT Analyst within the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) conducts advanced technical intelligence operations by exploiting, analyzing, and reporting Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT) data derived from overhead and ground-based space systems. Utilizing specialized scientific and technical methods, the analyst processes complex radar, active and passive infrared, radio frequency, and electro-optical signatures to identify, track, and characterize foreign space objects, counterspace capabilities, and ballistic missile threats. Operating at the forefront of defense intelligence, this role leverages the unique capabilities of NSIC to translate raw sensor signatures into actionable, high-fidelity intelligence assessments that directly support the Department of War, combatant commands, and strategic defense planners. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree in a highly technical or scientific field-or equivalent professional military experience-complemented by three to five years of proven expertise in intelligence analysis, with a strong focus on space domain awareness or MASINT operations. This professional brings direct, hands-on experience utilizing orbital mechanics, sensor fusion, and photometric data analysis to exploit radar, optical, and infrared signatures. Crucially, they exhibit the advanced technical proficiency required to pilot sophisticated analytic tools for complex data processing, visualization, and change detection, while maintaining the sharp critical thinking needed to independently isolate subtle pattern anomalies under tight operational timelines. Operating as a premier representative of the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC), the successful candidate must pair this deep technical acumen with elite written and verbal communication skills to seamlessly translate intricate technical signatures into clear, high-impact briefs for collection managers, engineers, and Department of War leaders. Key Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of intelligence community policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities and requirements to perform intelligence research and operations planning, collection, target analysis and/or other intelligence-related activities. Knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodologies of intelligence operations, research, analysis and integration; and skill in analysis/production of reports and other products in response to the specific needs of customers to include formulating, gathering, organizing and analyzing information; resolving conflicts; and presenting clear and concise findings. Skill in conducting unbiased, difficult research, identify appropriate available systems/data sources, and produce collections requirements assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities and to develop new methods, approaches, or procedures. Skill in analysis and production of reports and other products that respond to specific needs of customers to include formulating, gathering, organizing and analyzing information; and presenting clear and concise findings. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to the work, writing clear and concise intelligence products, and delivering written and/or verbal presentations.

Qualifications and evaluation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

How to apply

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Required documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide: Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: Job title Detailed duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.) Hours per week Salary, if applicable Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

Additional information

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