SATCOM Analyst (Junior) – Demand Analyst

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Competitive Range Solutions, LLC

SATCOM Analyst (Junior) – Demand Analyst

Fort Meade, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Title: SATCOM Analyst (Junior) – Demand Analyst

    Employment Type: W2

    Location: Fort Meade, MD, and/or remote; Location may vary

    Job Description:

    Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.

    Position Overview:

    Competitive Range Solutions is seeking a Junior SATCOM Analyst – SATCOM Demand Analyst to support performance measurement, demand forecasting, and requirements analysis for current and future satellite communications capabilities. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates with foundational technical knowledge who are eager to grow within the SATCOM and defense communications domain.

    Junior-level personnel apply fundamental concepts and established procedures to technical assignments, gaining practical experience under supervision. This position plays a key role in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting SATCOM performance and usage data to inform infrastructure planning, capability development, and technology refresh decisions.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Performance Measurement & Data Analysis

    • Assist in developing Measures of Performance (MOPs) and evaluation criteria to support the collection and assessment of SATCOM performance and usage data.
    • Support the accumulation, organization, and interpretation of operational data to enable accurate demand forecasting.
    • Contribute to analytical efforts that inform decisions on new or improved SATCOM infrastructure and technology upgrades.

    SATCOM Demand & Requirements Analysis

    • Provide SATCOM demand analysis for existing and emerging SATCOM capabilities and capacities.
    • Assist in identifying SATCOM and gateway requirements based on usage trends, operational needs, and projected demand.
    • Support assessments of system capacity, utilization, and performance to help shape future capability development.

    Technical Support & Collaboration

    • Work under supervision to apply standard analytical methods and technical processes.
    • Collaborate with senior analysts, engineers, and program stakeholders to support SATCOM planning and requirements development.
    • Prepare data summaries, charts, and inputs for reports, briefings, and decision-making materials.

    Qualifications/Experience:

    • Up to 3 years of experience in SATCOM, communications analysis, systems engineering, data analytics, or a related technical field.
    • Foundational understanding of satellite communications concepts, network capacity, or performance metrics.
    • Ability to apply basic analytical techniques to technical data sets.
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Ability to work effectively under supervision while developing technical expertise.
    • Must be a US Citizen
    • Government issued Top Secret clearance required.
    • Valid Passport is required.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with SATCOM performance metrics, demand modeling, or capacity analysis.
    • Familiarity with DoD SATCOM systems, gateways, or enterprise architectures.
    • Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, MATLAB, Python, etc.).
    • Relevant coursework or internships in communications, engineering, or data analytics.

    ** Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**

    Competitive Range Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.