Space Mission Assurance Analyst

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Space Mission Assurance Analyst supporting ABS and the U.S. Space Force by assessing mission risks, dependencies, and vulnerabilities.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Space Mission Assurance, including risk management, mission analysis, and strategic planning. Proficient in synthesizing complex information and conveying actionable insights to senior leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Space Mission AssuranceRisk Management ProcessesMission PlanningAnalytical SkillsDepartment of War Experience

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Hard Skills

Mission DecompositionRisk AssessmentOperational PlanningData AnalysisStrategic Recommendations

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingCommunication SkillsCollaborationAdaptabilityProfessional Presence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCollaboration PlatformsFADE

Certifications & Qualifications

TS-SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

Space OperationsSpace IntelligenceMission AssuranceDepartment of WarCONUS and OCONUS Travel

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct Level 1-3 analysis and mission decomposition for space missions, ad-hoc mission priorities, wargames, training exercises, operational planning teams, mission-specific conferences, and SME working groups
Develop and apply a systematic process for decomposing strategic space missions and identifying risks to strategic mission execution
Interview mission planners, mission-system owners, stakeholders, subject matter experts, and mission partners to identify, assess, and document risk
Partner with mission owners and operational stakeholders to identify, define, and validate strategic Space Mission Assurance missions and supporting capabilities
Identify, validate, and maintain mission assets, dependencies, and operational relationships in Space Mission Assurance repositories such as FADE
Analyze mission-critical assets and develop prioritized recommendations for sustainment, modernization, remediation, and risk reduction
Assess and document mission risk, operational impacts, vulnerabilities, and mitigation recommendations in approved Mission Assurance repositories
Convey Space Mission Assurance risk to strategic missions to the Department of War Mission Assurance community and support related processes, including CJCS DCA nomination and management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Sciences, Intelligence Studies, or a related discipline
Minimum of 7 years of Department of War experience, including direct involvement with space operations, space intelligence, or mission planning
Experience applying Department of War risk management processes to assess mission dependencies and infrastructure vulnerabilities
Ability to obtain a Department of War TS-SCI clearance; subject to government security investigation and eligibility determination
Current passport with at least 8 months remaining until expiration
Willingness and ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS approximately 25% of the time
Ability to convey complex mission and technical issues clearly and actionably to senior military and civilian leadership
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to integrate data into strategic recommendations
Ability to engage across organizational levels and within Joint/Service working groups
Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw supportable conclusions, and present risk-informed courses of action
Skill in developing structured plans and solutions to achieve program objectives and support enterprise decision-making
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in small, high-performing teams
Ability to synthesize large volumes of technical and policy information into concise reports, briefings, and recommendations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms
Professional presence, integrity, and adaptability in high-visibility, fast-paced headquarters environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with telework authorized for work not required at the government site
Travel flexibility for CONUS and OCONUS travel approximately 25% of the time