Senior Space Scientist/Atmospheric Scientist

Job Title

Senior Space Scientist/Atmospheric Scientist

Location

Colorado Springs, CO 80912 US (Primary)

Category

Intelligence

Job Type

Full-Time

Career Level

Staff

Education

Master's Degree

Travel

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Job Description

Prescient Edge is seeking a Senior Space Scientist / Atmospheric Scientist to support a federal government client.

Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award.

Benefits:

At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes:

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule. Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Security Clearance:

• Security clearance required TS/SCI with a CI POLY or the ability to obtain one.

Job Requirements

Description:

• Conducts analysis of atmospheric phenomena and interprets meteorological data gathered by surface and air stations and produces forecasts and analytic assessments on the potential effects on military activities, operations, and related assets.
• Studies and produces forecasts on space weather, such as solar flares, geomagnetic storms, and particle events.
• Conducts analysis of conditions in outer space and produces assessments on the impact to space-based assets.
• Produces assessments on solar activity and the effects on intelligence collection abilities, governmental / military C4I and operations; orbital analysis and planning to support U.S. space operations; and, technical analysis of U.S. and foreign space capabilities, vulnerabilities and operational intent.
• Prepares products to describe and document findings and activities.

Desired Experience:

• 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

Desired Education:

• Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or have bachelor’s degree related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the master’s degree.

Location:

• USSPACECOM Headquarters, Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado Springs, CO.

Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success.