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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a motivated Operations Support Specialist to join our dynamic satellite operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals eager to learn, take initiative, and grow with us in the exciting field of space operations and antenna services.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain proficiency in Flight Operations Procedures (FOP), spacecraft subsystems, and operational tools.
• Support routine, special, and contingency operations for a unique satellite system.
• Participate in satellite launch, early orbit, on-orbit, and end-of-life operations.
• Perform payload mission scheduling, data trending and analysis, real-time operations, and anomaly identification/resolution.
• Collaborate daily with Mission Partners for coordination, anomaly resolution, and system status updates.
• Serve as a subject matter expert when interfacing with Mission Partners.
• Analyze activities associated with both ground and spacecraft operational systems.
• Assist with ground system sustainment, upgrades, and antenna assembly/maintenance/integration.
• Take ownership of tasks and proactively identify areas for improvement or support.
• Perform shift work as required to support mission needs.
• Embrace cross-functional duties and support other team members as needed.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree (entry-level welcome) OR
• Associate’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience OR
• High School diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Willingness to work onsite in Colorado Springs and travel as needed.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with orbital operations and mission management.
• Familiarity with Ground/RF equipment.
• Exposure to integration, and/or verification and validation processes.
• Experience with complex satellite ground systems, particularly previous deployment of developed systems to ground station operations.
• Experience in Agile or DevOps environments.
• Ability to work in a highly integrated team in a spacecraft, software, hardware, integration and development environment.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $63,600.00 - $111,300.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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