Program Specialist

AFELM US Space Command•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Policy or Doctrine Analyst and subject matter expert, advising on unclassified and classified matters for USSPACECOM and coordinating policy- or doctrine-related equities with other Combatant Commands, Services, OSD, Joint Staff, the Intelligence Community, and other relevant stakeholders. The role represents USSPACECOM's interests in developing space- and missile-defense-related policies and doctrines, and analyzes current and emerging doctrines, policies, and agreements to ensure alignment with U.S. national security, military, and political objectives and USSPACECOM's directed mission set. The position develops policy and doctrine products aligned with higher-level publications and analyzes major or large-scale projects, adapting techniques as needed, including through innovative approaches. The position is designated special-sensitive and requires a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, other intelligence-related special-sensitive information, or Top Secret Special Access Programs. The employee must sign a nondisclosure agreement and consent to and successfully complete initial, periodic, and random counterintelligence-scope polygraph examinations. The role is also a Testing Designated Position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to GS-11 or equivalent, including knowledge of applicable military, Department of Defense, and Joint policies, doctrine, processes, and procedures as they apply to USSPACECOM missions. There is no education qualification requirement. The employee may be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty and locally to facilities within a 30-mile radius.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service, military, or private sector.
For current federal employees in General Schedule pay plans, at least 52 weeks at GS-11 or higher (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) is required for referral consideration.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and doctrine, including Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, DoD, and Joint policies, processes, and procedures as they apply to USSPACECOM missions.
Knowledge of regulations, policies, doctrine, and precedents involving Special Access Program planning, development, security, and execution.
Skill in planning, organizing, and directing team workflow, and ability to communicate effectively with senior military officials in a joint environment about proposals involving substantial agency resources.
Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work priorities to meet organizational requirements and objectives with available resources.
Ability to read and analyze large amounts of data and information from varied sources and make sound decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships.
Must obtain and maintain approval to access the Special Access Program portfolio needed to perform duties.
Must obtain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI, other intelligence-related special-sensitive information, or Top Secret SAP access; must sign a nondisclosure agreement.
Must consent to and successfully complete an initial, periodic, and random counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, including passing a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination.
Must comply with the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program, refrain from illegal drug use and misuse of prescription medication, and pass initial drug testing; may be subject to random, reasonable-suspicion, safety-mishap, or accident testing.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty and locally to other facilities within a 30-mile radius.
Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
Depending on position type, must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Must clearly identify duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for part-time or unpaid experience claimed.

Responsibilities

Represent and communicate USSPACECOM interests and equities in the formulation of space- and missile-defense-related policies and doctrines with internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate policy- and doctrine-related equities with Combatant Commands, the Services, OSD, Joint Staff, the Intelligence Community, the United Nations, allies and partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
Oversee and conduct detailed analysis of current and emerging doctrines, policies, and relevant agreements to ensure alignment with U.S. national security, military, and political objectives and USSPACECOM's directed mission set.
Develop policy and doctrine products aligned with current higher-level publications.
Analyze major-scope or large-scale projects, modifying and adapting techniques to fit situations and using innovative approaches when needed.
Safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with applicable regulations.