Senior Technical Advisor

AFELM US Space Command • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Serves as the USSPACECOM/J8 Washington Liaison Officer, acting as the strategic conduit between USSPACECOM/J8 and National Capital Region stakeholders, including the Office of the Secretary of War, the Joint Staff, and the Military Service Departments. The role advocates for USSPACECOM resource requirements, defends programming and budgeting submissions through the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, and synchronizes Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP) submissions so combatant command priorities are reflected in national defense investments.

The incumbent advises the Director of the Resource and Integration Directorate from the National Capital Region, represents USSPACECOM/J8 at senior Department of War, Joint Staff, and agency levels, and provides direct support in developing headquarters guidance and policy informed by interagency and Joint Staff dynamics. The position requires extensive expertise in space operations and command support, organizational and resource management, planning and budgeting, cost analysis, high-level liaison, and communication.

This is a special-sensitive position requiring the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and other specified sensitive programs. The employee must sign a nondisclosure agreement, comply with the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program, and safeguard sensitive and classified information. The position involves frequent temporary duty travel, possible overtime, infrequent rotating or proficiency shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require extended 12-hour shifts and on-call work during exercises, special events, and emergencies.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, other specified intelligence-related special-sensitive information, or Top Secret Special Access Programs.
• Sign a nondisclosure agreement.
• Comply with the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program, including refraining from illegal drug use and misuse of prescription medication and submitting to testing when required.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the NH-03 level, equivalent to GS-13, or equivalent in another pay system.
• For applicable merit promotion applicants, meet the federal time-in-grade requirement of one year at the NH-03/GS-13-equivalent level for the GS-14 level.
• Mastery knowledge of large, complex organizations supporting space operations, command and control, mission support, base infrastructure, and combatant command operations at CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Extensive knowledge of USSPACECOM component organization, responsibilities, relationships with other combatant commands, and applicable federal regulations, Joint Publications, Department of War instructions, and resource-management policies and procedures.
• Mastery knowledge of management and organizational principles and planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and processes.
• Expert knowledge of cost and economic analysis principles, techniques, and practices, particularly activity-based costing and management of operations and support functions.
• Expert ability to analyze, plan, organize, and direct organizational functions; mentor, motivate, and appraise staff through subordinate supervisors; manage resources and meet program objectives; and resolve conflicts through tactful interpersonal relations.
• Mastery of oral and written communication skills to present complex information clearly and concisely, exercise judgment and discretion, conduct high-level sensitive liaison, and prepare briefings.
• Frequent temporary duty travel away from the normal duty station, including travel on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis; may work infrequent proficiency or rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays, extended 12-hour shifts, and on-call hours.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Director of the Resource and Integration Directorate from the National Capital Region to ensure strategic alignment between USSPACECOM and higher headquarters direction.
• Represent USSPACECOM/J8 at senior levels of the Department of War, the Joint Staff, and other agencies.
• Advocate for, synchronize, and defend the Commander's budget request through the PPBE process and requirements submissions through the JFRP within the Pentagon.
• Provide advice and direct support in developing headquarters guidance and policy informed by interagency and Joint Staff dynamics.
• Analyze, plan, organize, and direct organizational functions; mentor, motivate, and appraise staff through subordinate supervisors; and meet program objectives within available resources.
• Present clear and concise information on complex issues, conduct sensitive liaison, promote good public relations, and prepare informational briefings for the commander and staff.
• Handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with applicable regulations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package is available; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• PCS may be paid if authorized under the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed