Operations Planner, Delta 5

Operations Planner, Delta 5

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Vandenberg AFB, California

Salary Range: $104349 - $161313 Per Year

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Major Duties:

• The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg Space Force Base is searching for an Operations Planner for Delta 5 (NH-0343-03, GS-12/13 equivalent). Description: Space Delta 5 at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill the Operations Planner position for the combat delta. Come join our amazing team as we Protect, Defend, Deliver, and Connect together! There's a reason Vandenberg Space Force Base is a desirable assignment for many in the space industry. The Central Coast of California offers a unique blend of opportunities and lifestyle, including stunning Pacific Ocean views, access to world-class vineyards and agriculture, a moderate climate, and a close-knit community rooted in space exploration and innovation. While not as bustling as major metropolitan areas, the region provides a relaxed pace of life with access to outdoor activities like cycling, surfing, hiking, and exploring the California coastline. Candidate serves as a Senior Space Planner, providing oversight to a team of highly skilled planners, strategists and operations assessment personnel who support Space Delta 5 in conducting joint and coalition space operations world-wide. Ideal Candidate: - Knowledge of the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System, Planning Process, Publications, Joint/Service Doctrine, policies, principles, precedents, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to the development of joint space strategies, plans, and operations. - Knowledge of manpower concepts, laws, regulations, programs, and practices; knowledge of personnel (civilian and military) concepts, precedents, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices. Knowledge of major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization. - Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DoD organizations to provide command level staff guidance and/or joint space planning to ensure effective execution of operations in support of Joint warfighter. - Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions. - Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. - Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. - Ability to apply Joint space planning in support of DoD Combatant Commanders, other governmental agencies, coalition/allied and commercial partners. Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 1. Practical knowledge of the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System, Planning Process, Publications, Joint/Service Doctrine, policies, principles, precedents, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to the development of joint space strategies, plans, and operations; 2. Knowledge of manpower concepts, laws, regulations, programs, and practices; knowledge of personnel (civilian and military) concepts, precedents, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices. Knowledge of major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization. 3. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DoD organizations to provide command level staff guidance and/or joint space planning to ensure effective execution of operations in support of Joint warfighter. 4. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions. 5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 6. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 7. Ability to apply Joint space planning in support of DoD Combatant Commanders, other governmental agencies, coalition/allied and commercial partners.

Qualifications: The 0343 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

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Application Deadline: 2026-05-13