Five Rivers Analytics, LLC is hiring for a Day Shift Satellite Controller IV / Site Lead, located in Colorado Springs, CO. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
Lead ESOC backup spacecraft operations and COOP readiness activities
Serve as Deputy Program Manager for ESOC operations
Perform COMSEC Responsible Officer duties in accordance with DAFMAN 17-1302-O
Maintain COMSEC accountability, key management, audits, and documentation
Execute spacecraft command and control operations during contingency operations
Support operational exercises, anomaly response, and mission recovery operations
Coordinate with NOAA, Government personnel, and aerospace support contractors
Maintain DMSP operational certification and backup operations readiness
8 Hour shift Monday to Friday
Active COOP will require to support a 12-Hour shift, Day or Night Shift
Qualifications
Must be a US Citizen
Ability to obtain US SECRET Clearance
Strong understanding of DoD processes, regulations, and security protocols
Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, with experience supporting senior program leadership in complex environments
Familiarity with contract management principles, COR coordination, and performance reporting
Experience supporting recruiting, staffing, and workforce management for cleared personnel
Strong written/verbal communication skills, including high-level presentations/briefings
Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook). Microsoft Project will be the main tool for tracking projects. Microsoft SharePoint is recommended for keeping all project related documents to share with team members and leadership
Minimum 8 years of experience supporting satellite operations, COMSEC management, aerospace operations, or mission operations environments, including leadership responsibilities
DMSP Satellite Controller Certification required
COMSEC training/certification required
IA/Cyber Awareness certifications required
Job ID
2026-23670
Work Type
On-Site
Pay Range
$100,000.00 - $130,000.00
Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At FRA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders , FRA provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment.
As a FRA employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).