Senior Space Liaison Analyst

Senior Space Liaison Analyst

Company Overview:

KODA is a people-first company recognized as a five-time winner of Huntsville's Best Places to Work® Award, certified as a Great Place to Work®, and a Best Place for Working Parents®. KODA is a small business focused on solving complex engineering problems on national-priority projects in domains such as missile defense, hypersonics, DOD space, and civil space.

Our expertise spans Radar and Missile Development, Multi-Domain Operations, Flight and Ground Test Planning and Execution, Tactical Data Link Testing, Test Range Instrumentation, Systems Engineering and Integration, Model and Simulation Development, and Digital Engineering/Model-Based Systems Engineering.

The name KODA, a Native American word meaning 'allies', embodies our dedication to our customers and each other. Trust and integrity guide us in all we do. We prioritize our people, support national-priority missions, and give back to our community through the KODA Cares program. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a commitment to professional growth. Join us and learn more at www.kodatech.com.

Position Overview:

KODA Technologies is seeking a Senior Space Liaison Analyst to play an integral role in shaping Army space strategies and coordinating with senior leaders across military and defense sectors. 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.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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 ongoing 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

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 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.
• 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.

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Schedule: M- F, 40 hours per week

KODA Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact info@kodatech.com to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.