SATCOM Analyst

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: NA

About the Company

Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state of the art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability

Job Summary

We are seeking a SATCOM Analyst to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for SATCOM analysis, evaluation and recommendations on communications architectures and Army initiatives. You will play a key part in supporting the HQDA G-6’s G-65X’s SATCOM Branch with oversight of Total Army C4 modernization and assist with SATCOM as a managed service. Advise Senior Army G-6 leadership on strategy formulation and implementation to enable the Army’s conduct of global Multi-Domain Operations through continuous transformation of the Unified Network.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in high-level Army Staff, Joint, and DoD-level forums to capture strategic intent, understand mission objectives, and develop actionable IT/SATCOM strategies and courses of action (COAs).
• Translate strategic discussions into high-quality, actionable work products, moving beyond advisory dialogue to hands‑on execution and technical product generation.
• Draft, refine, and finalize HQDA-level deliverables—including info and decision briefings, executive summaries (EXSUMs), and quantifiable metrics.
• Ensure produced deliverables are clear, concise, succinct, and tailored to the exact specifications and tight timelines of senior leadership.
• Present completed work products, COAs, and strategic briefings to General Officer (GO) and Senior Executive Service (SES) level leadership.
• Drive Army SATCOM modernization initiatives (including MILSATCOM/COMSATCOM integration and Commercial LEO/MEO hybridization), promoting alignment with Army SATCOM policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support the strategic alignment of enterprise‑level SATCOM services, verifying compliance with overarching DoD CIO and Army G-6 policies.
• Lead and guide cross‑functional teams of technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), ensuring their technical inputs are synthesized into polished, executive‑ready staff products.
• Manage concurrent projects related to SATCOM while navigating the Army Staff Action process (ETMS) to ensure deliverables meet stringent quality standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• An active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical, IT, or related field.
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing, fast‑paced headquarters environment where priorities and tasks shift frequently.
• Minimum of 9 years of DoD‑specific experience, with a strong background in DoD SATCOM (Narrowband, Wideband, Protected, Commercial) systems, enterprise architectures, and strategic priorities.
• Proven track record of capturing customer intent and turning it into polished, finished work products on tight deadlines with minimal rework.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and succinct staff products. You must be able to translate technical concepts into actionable insights and present them confidently to senior leaders.
• Proven experience advising and collaborating directly with military leaders (O‑6 and above) and SES personnel.
• Familiarity with Pentagon processes, Army tasking systems, and staff action package coordination.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, with emphasis on MS PowerPoint (for executive briefing design) and MS Excel (for data/budget analysis).
• Expertise in Enterprise Task Management Software (ETMS / ETMS2), with legacy knowledge of TMT or CATMS highly preferred.

Desired:

• Joint Staff, Army/Service Headquarters, or OSD experience at the O‑3 to O‑5 (or equivalent) level or above—specifically in roles requiring heavy staff work and brief production.
• Familiarity with the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, with specific experience assisting in Management Decision Package (MDEP) analysis, POM cycle inputs, or Army funding line track management.
• PMP, Scrum Master, Agile, CompTIA Security+.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers, Listening, Sight, Use of hands/fingers.

Additional Benefits

• Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low‑income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.