Satellite Operator - Launch and Early Orbit 101872 with Security Clearance

Satellite Operations Controller Location: Littleton, CO. Required Clearance: Secret Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees—we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k. U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation. Job Responsibilities: * Responsible for performing real-time satellite operations on complex communications systems. * Support mission planning and scheduling. * Primary POC working with Mission Analyst (MA) in support of executing operations tasks for orbit determination. * Primary POC for exchanging information with ground antenna provider, including high-to-low and low-to-high transfers. * Report to Mission Director and Operations Site lead with status of constellation, as well as any issues encountered during the course of duties. * Command and control, telemetry monitoring, equipment configuration as well as identifying anomalies of satellite constellation. * Establish voice, messaging, and data communications for multiple-satellite programs of varying priorities and classifications. * Configuration and monitoring of displays for computer and network equipment during normal mission operations. * Works closely with the customer and peer personnel to accomplish these responsibilities. * Support to ground system development work, working groups, and test and checkout. * Support to various operations status, engineering review, and problem boards. * Ground system inputs toward overall engineering development and testing. * Provide operational inputs to overall engineering development and testing. * Multi-program coordination and scheduling using custom software tools. * Determination and resolution of anomalous conditions. * Provide inputs to process improvements. * Provides on-the-job training on system configuration, assist in deploying software/hardware deliveries, support special projects, and assist operational crews and contractor teams in resolving system and network issues. Required Skills: * Experience with satellite operations. * Experience with solving complex and/or parallel problems. * Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work within a dynamic operational environment. * Strong organizational skills and ability to pivot within a dynamic operational environment. * Proficiency with MS Office products. Desired Skills: * Mission planning and scheduling * Launch and Early Orbit Operations experience. * Experience with testing, development work, or system integration. * Collaborative mindset toward internal continuous process improvement and external customer interactions. * Experience leading an operational team. ITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup Public Sector.

Location: Littleton, Colorado, US

Posted Date: 11/22/2025