Torch Technologies, a 100% employee-owned company, is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to play a key role, shaping the future of Army space-enabled operations. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment at the Pentagon, directly supporting the Army Space Division and collaborating with the Space and Missile Defense Command's (SMDC) Center of Excellence. As a Senior Space Liaison Analyst, this position is at the forefront of U.S. space policy and operations, making a lasting impact on national defense. This person will be the primary point of contact for communication and analysis of critical OSD & HQDA-level space issues. This position demands exceptional technical, leadership, and communication skills, as well as a high level of professionalism. The position plays an integral role in shaping Army space strategies and coordinating with senior leaders across military and defense sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert intelligence analysis and recommendations to the Army Space Directorate for integrating and synchronizing Army space efforts.
• Serve as a key communicator between HQDA and the Space and Missile Defense Center of Excellence (SMDCoE) to shape strategic issues in line with the Chief of Staff of the Army’s vision.
• Lead and support coordination by monitoring and analyzing all strategic and operational efforts related to system and manning for emerging Army Space capabilities and formations.
• Actively participate in Army, Joint, and OSD-level working groups, providing subject matter expertise in space policy and strategy.
• Serve as the primary action officer for strategic-level initiatives within the HQDA staff.
•  Advise on Army positions regarding space policy, programming, requirements, and acquisition, including sourcing and posture decisions.
• Assesses future and on-going political-military developments, military capabilities and doctrine, weapons acquisitions, and employment of military forces within each country (including the U.S.).
• Interact regularly with Space Force, Space Command, and Space Development Agency Staffs to coordinate and integrate space enabled capabilities in support of Army Space Operations Forces.
• Executes reviews and analysis of commercial remote sensing licenses, commercial space launch licenses, and commercial payloads related to Army and national security equities

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in defense, space, or related sectors.
• Expertise in current space architectures and a deep understanding of Army space requirements, as well as space requirements across other military branches, is critical.
• Strong ability to independently develop executive-level products addressing complex technical aspects of space operations.
• In-depth understanding of HQDA staffing processes, with the ability to produce reports and brief senior Army leadership.
• Advanced degrees and military experience are highly preferred.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required to access classified information. Inability to maintain this clearance will result in ineligibility for the position.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including experience in briefing senior leaders.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required for the position.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Full-time, 30 hours. 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI