Director of Mission Integration, MD6

Director of Mission Integration, MD6

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Colorado Springs, Colorado

Salary Range: $127818 - $195200 Per Year

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Major Duties:

• The United States Space Force (USSF) at Schriever Space Force Base Colorado Springs, Colorado is searching for a Director of Mission Integration to support MD6 (NH-2210-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent). Description: Are you a seasoned cyber operations leader who thrives on solving the nation's most complex security challenges? Do you have a passion for space and a deep understanding of how to defend critical national assets from advanced threats? If you are a strategic visionary who excels at guiding elite technical teams and shaping the future of defensive cyberspace operations, then this is the role you've been waiting for. We are looking for a trailblazer to be at the heart of integrating our space and cyber warfighting capabilities, ensuring our advantage in a contested domain. Mission Delta 6 (MD 6) is responsible for organizing, training and equipping USSF Cyber Warfare Forces and conducts Cyber Warfare Operations. MD 6 also serves as the Cyber Warfare Proponent, providing mission area expertise to support Cyber Warfare planning, requirements, capability development and resourcing processes. Finally, MD 6 establishes training and cyber crew standards, in addition to integrating and developing Tactics, Techniques and Procedures across the Cyber Warfare Mission Area. As our Director of Mission Integration, your day-to-day work will be anything but routine. You will be the driving force behind our cyber mission, responsible for architecting the integration of cutting-edge cyber tools and techniques into the fabric of our satellite and ground control systems. You will lead and mentor a talented, multi-disciplinary team, and manage the entire lifecycle of critical programs-from budget planning to mission execution. A key part of your role will be serving as the primary technical advisor to senior leadership, translating complex cyber challenges into clear, decisive action. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this position will be a recognized technical authority and senior-level leader with a proven background in leading complex cyber operations, preferably within a national security or Department of Defense environment. This individual will possess extensive, hands-on experience in cyberspace warfare, cybersecurity principles, and the systems engineering required to integrate advanced cyber capabilities with operational satellite and ground control systems. They must be adept at strategic planning for cyber missions, leading multi-disciplinary technical teams, and managing the full lifecycle of program planning, budgeting, and financial execution. Experience developing and interpreting cyber-focused policy and providing critical assessments of technical initiatives to senior leaders is essential. A strong educational foundation in cybersecurity, computer science, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline is highly desired. Key Responsibilities: 1. Extensive knowledge of Cyber Warfare operations and Cybersecurity principles, concepts, technologies, and practices. 2. In-depth knowledge of program planning, budget and financial management cycles and policies. 3. Extensive knowledge of DOD, USSPACECOM, USAF, and USSF policies, processes, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, and requirements 4. Ability to identify problems, develop and implement innovative detailed strategies to resolve a wide range of programming, budgetary, financial and management issues. 5. Comprehensive knowledge of operational satellite and ground control systems and subsystems as they pertain to ensure Mission Assurance of these systems. 6. Expert Knowledge of and demonstrated the ability to contribute to the development, interpretation and application of Federal, DOD and Service regulations and policy, program directives and guidance materials relevant to the USSF/USAF cyberspace mission and operations. 7. Extensive knowledge of management principles, and processes and analytical techniques for assessing programs and developing strategies for operational improvements and efficiencies. 8. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 9. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit including field-level representatives. 10. Ability to relate strategy, business, and technology in the context of organizational dynamics. 11. Understanding of a system's data models, data flow, interfaces and infrastructure to meet information requirements of missions.

Qualifications: The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.

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Application Deadline: 2025-12-18