SPACE OPERATIONS OFFICER

Summary

About the Position: The incumbent will serve as the Command Subject-Matter Expert (SME) and Senior Technical Advisor for space-domain operations within the USSOUTHCOM SCJ3X Integrated Operations Division in Miami, FL. The role directs the synchronization and operational integration of space capabilities into Theater Campaign Plans (TCP), deliberate OPLANs/CONPLANs (operation and concept plans), crisis action planning, and joint fires/effects.

Duties

• Integrate operations through synchronization of Space Control, Space EW (Electronic Warfare) , and Special Technical Operations (STO) into the joint maneuver plan.
• Streamline technical fluency in space architectures (ground, link, and orbital segments) and Radio Frequency (RF) physics.
• Eliminate terrestrial and orbital counterspace threats, including direct-ascent/co-orbital ASAT ( Anti-Satellite), directed energy, and electronic attack(s) such as uplink/downlink jamming, spoofing, and signal degradation.
• Employ space EW (Electronic Warfare) systems by conducting electromagnetic interference (EMI) resolution, geolocation of hostile emitter sources, and executing targeted non-kinetic electromagnetic countermeasures.
• Provide guidance regarding contested and degraded operations in GPS (Global Positioning System)-denied or degraded environments including the following:
• Defensive NAVWAR, Space-Based PNT (Position, Navigation, and Timing) protection, and robust SATCOM (Satellite Communications) link assurance against adversaries in the SOUTHCOM AOR (Area of Responsibility) .
• Perform tasks associated with space architectural segments such as the following: Space/Orbital Segment, Ground Segment, and User/Link Segment.
• Provide systematic expertise integrating space-based capabilities (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), SATCOM, PNT, Space EW, Missile Warning, and Environmental Monitoring) into the Joint Force Commander’s scheme of maneuver.
• Trace and troubleshoot the RF (Radio Frequency) signal path from user terminal baseband data through the following:
• modulation, intermediate frequency (IF), RF up-conversion, amplifier stages, space-air interface, transponder payload (bent-pipe vs. regenerative/digital channelizers), downlink transmission, and terrestrial demodulation.
• Review and validate comprehensive operational annexes, ensuring tight integration between conventional fires/maneuver, Special Operations Forces (SOF), and compartmentalized SAP/STO effects.
• Participate in Joint Targeting Coordination Boards (JTCB), Information Operations Working Groups (IOWG), and Effects Coordination Cells to deconflict space effects, collateral damage/effects assessments, and rules of engagement (ROE).
• Bridge space domain capabilities with terrestrial, maritime, air, and cyber warfare systems to counter trans-regional and regional threats within the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility.
• Draft and evaluate Combatant Command Evaluation Request Messages (EReqMs) and Evaluation Response Messages (EResMs) supporting Special Technical Operations (STO) and Special Access Program (SAP) capability integration.
• Craft urgent technical justifications for Joint Urgent Operational Needs (JUONs) and Joint Emergent Operational Needs (JEONs) to accelerate fielding of emergent space capabilities and remediate validated command deficiencies.
• Protect Command Critical Information Requirements (CCIRs) and Essential Elements of Friendly Information (EEFI) across all classification levels.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1). Execute space control operations to include offensive/defensive space electronic warfare (Space EW), satellite communications (SATCOM) electronic protection/mitigation, or non-kinetic counterspace capabilities in operational or tactical theater environments to eliminate potential threats; 2). Synchronize Annex N (Space Operations) and Annex S (Special Technical Operations-STO) across Joint Planning Process (JPP) phases, integrating space and STO considerations into Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) and Joint Task Force (JTF) operational plans to achieve organizational missions; 3). Provide guidance regarding satellite subsystems, orbital regimes, ground-control networks, and end-to-end RF (Radio Frequency) signal flow to assess space-system capabilities, limitations, and operational dependencies; and 4). Formulate Combatant Command Evaluation Request Messages (EReqMs), Evaluation Response Messages (EResMs), Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statements (JUONS), and Joint Emerging Operational Needs Statements (JEONS) to process among organizational personnel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13 or above). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. The following education is desired but not required: -Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems. -Army Space Operations Officer Qualification Course (FA40 SOOQC) or USSF Space Operations Course (Undergraduate Space Training / UST). -Army Space Control Planners Course (SCPC) / Space Control Fundamentals Course (SCFC). -Joint Staff / Combatant Command Special Technical Operations (STO) Planners Course. -Space Cadre Basic Course (SCBC) / Advanced Space Operations School (ASOpS) courses. -USASOC / Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) advanced operational planning courses. -Project Management Professional (PMP)® or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Level II/III in Program Management or Engineering. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork he USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Security & Intelligence Career Program position aligned under the Operational Support Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized. Advance-in-Hire may be authorized. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information