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Operations Support, 22 SOPS

Department of the Air Force
United States Space Force Forces
United States Space Force / Space Operations Command / 22 Space Operations Squadron

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Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/28/2026 to 05/05/2026
Salary
$91,870 - $142,022 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Schriever AFB, CO
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
SF-FY26-6F-NH-301-3-SPLASH
Control number
866968200

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs is searching for Operations Support for 22 SOPS (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).

General Description:
A Day in the Life: Operational Support Specialist
Support National Security: Become the backbone of a U.S. Space Force unit, keeping critical satellite control operations on track.
Master the Schedule: Take charge of non-flight, maintenance, and launch schedules. You'll vet requests, coordinate with Users, and manage data entry.
Be the Go-To Person: Serve as the main point of contact for the squadron, utilizing strong interpersonal skills to coordinate complex scheduling activities.
Coordinate the Modification Control Board by gathering inputs, preparing meeting information, and disseminating it to mission partners.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment and enjoys keeping complex operations running smoothly behind the scenes. A background in space operations support is preferred, whether gained in the military, government, corporate, or private-sector world. Experience managing schedules, coordinating operational requests, and juggling multiple competing priorities simultaneously is essential. A high school diploma is required, though additional education or professional training in office administration, business support, or a related field is a plus.

Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
1. A broad knowledge of the organization and functions of activities involved in providing logistical support.
2. Ability to identify all activities that will be involved in providing needed logistical support to the RTSs. 3. Working knowledge of DOD and AF acquisition management processes. Knowledge of the SCN maintenance and operations requirements.
4. Knowledge of the worldwide network of satellite communications facilities. Knowledge of Command and Control Segment in support of satellite operations.
5. Advanced knowledge of the SCN Scheduling System.
6. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to make presentations, reports, and provide technical information clearly using tact and diplomacy.
7. Ability to interpret and adapt AF policy and provide technical direction and guidance to RTS's

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret /SCI security clearance.
  • May be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework".
  • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
  • This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
  • PCS/incentive funding is not authorized.
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
  • This position has been designated for drug testing.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license if required to drive a vehicle.
  • Serves as Technical advisor on maintenance activities and is “on-call” status to solve real-time conflicts as required.

Qualifications

The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here.

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

United States Space Force Forces

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.

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Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email
HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address
USSF - United States Space Force Forces
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US

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