SPACE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

SPACE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Vandenberg AFB, California

Salary Range: $87061 - $113185 Per Year

Job Summary: This SPACE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST position, is located in an Air National Guard (ANG) Space Operations Squadron and is part of the CA 216 EWS.

Major Duties:

• THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION The primary purpose of the SPACE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-0301-11, is to provide advanced technical training and instruction for a space operations squadron. Incumbent performs mission execution through a variety of staff functions including Operations, Standardization and Evaluation, Training, and Weapons and Tactics. Assists in testing, experimenting, and developing new methods, processes, and combat tactics to enhance the use of a weapon system, as well as executing all the work of the function. Incumbent provides accurate and timely analysis critical to the effectiveness of unit operations and survivability of unit resources. May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

Qualifications: General Experience: Possess experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration; Experience compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information; Experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled; Experience using computer and automation systems. SPACE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-0301-11: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in: program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions; Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations; Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures; Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Decision Making Information Management Technical Competence Technology Management

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No changes to the application may be made after the close date of the announcement. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-02-03