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Joint Planning Subject Matter Expert, S4S

Department of the Air Force

United States Space Force Components

United States Space Force / Headquarters / S4S

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For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

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Do not email application. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here.

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

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Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 07/31/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 31, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Vandenberg AFB, CA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $103,316 - $159,716 per year Pay scale & grade

NH 3

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number SF-FY26-6K-NH-0301-03-SPLSH Control number 877972900

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA is searching for a Joint Planning Subject Matter Expert to support S4S (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).

Description:

United States Space Forces-Space (S4S) at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill the Operations Support Specialist position for 3-star Headquarters staff. Come join our amazing team as we Protect, Defend, Deliver, and Connect together!

Description of Position: As an Operations Support Specialist, will serve as a Joint Planning Subject Matter Expert (JP-SME), advising the S4S/S3, Director of Operations, and charged with analyzing, evaluating, and developing recommendations in order to resolve complicated problems at the operational-level as related to terrestrial and space-based activities that operate in, from, and to space in United States Space Commands area of responsibility.

As a JP-SME, applies a wide-ranging space operations Subject Matter Expertise to specific problem sets, analyzing, evaluating, and developing recommendations in order to resolve complicated problems at the operational level in support of United States Space Command operations. Serves as a point of contact for weekly Battle Rhythm events such as the Commanders Update Brief, and Operational and Intelligence briefings.

Ideal Candidate:

Extensive system knowledge of Space Forces core functions with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience directly related to these space mission systems.

Skills in working with people to maintain effective working relationships with groups interested in or affected by assigned programs and functions.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel products to develop and present professional technical and management documents at all levels.

Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and provide a comprehensive current operational readiness assessment to the commander.

Meets or exceeds a "Professional Working Proficiency, Plus" (highly nuanced understanding) language competency when preparing and delivering written and oral presentations.

Key Skills and Abilities:

1. Shall have in-depth knowledge with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience directly related to the broad spectrum of space operations. This may be fulfilled by various experiences in (a) Missile Warning and Tracking, (b) Satellite Communications and Satellite Control, (c) Space Domain Awareness, (d) Position, Navigation, and Timing, (e) Space Control Electromagnetic Warfare, (f) Space-Based Sensing and Targeting, (g) Spacelift and Launch Range Control, (h) Cyberspace, (i) Intelligence, (j) Human Spaceflight Safety, (k) Orbital Warfare, and (l) dedicated Command and Control/Battle Management. Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC), Missile Warning Center (MWC), Joint Overhead Persistent Infrared Center (JOPC), Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Intelligence, or sister service planning operations may also be used to meet some, but not all, the prerequisite years of experience.

2. Shall have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel products in order to develop and present professional technical and management presentations, and documents at all levels.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• PCS and Incentives funding is available.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top-Secret security clearance.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to obtain and retain a US Government official passport as a condition of employment.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
• This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
• Desired - not required: Inter-agency Language Round-table scale of 2 "Limited Working Proficiency" (can handle most routine situations) for French, or German, or Italian, or Japanese, or Korean, or Norwegian, or Spanish.
• Incumbents on this position may need to be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.

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.

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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.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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 OPMs 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.

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Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

• Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number

• Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended

• Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:

• Job title

• Detailed duties and accomplishments

• Employers name and address

• Supervisors name and phone number

• Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)

• Hours per week

• Salary, if applicable

• Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Do not email application. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil Address USSF - United States Space Force Components

1670 Space Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330

US

Next steps

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

• Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number

• Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended

• Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:

• Job title

• Detailed duties and accomplishments

• Employers name and address

• Supervisors name and phone number

• Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)

• Hours per week

• Salary, if applicable

• Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Do not email application. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

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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 Components

1670 Space Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330

US

Next steps

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

United States Space Force Components

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.

To learn more about the United States Space Force Mission click here

Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil Address USSF - United States Space Force Components

1670 Space Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330

US

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Summary

Do not email application. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here.

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 07/31/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 31, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Vandenberg AFB, CA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $103,316 - $159,716 per year Pay scale & grade

NH 3

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number SF-FY26-6K-NH-0301-03-SPLSH Control number 877972900

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