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United States Space Force

Department of the Air Force

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Salary

$71,957 - $93,549

per year

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GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves analyzing how a Space Force detachment operates, improving its processes, and advising leaders on using resources more effectively to support investigative missions.

It suits someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys organizational consulting and has experience in government or military support roles.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented problem-solvers familiar with defense operations.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent, focusing on mission support in investigative services
  • Knowledge of Air Force, DOD, and federal processes in finance, personnel, logistics, communications, and information management
  • Analytical skills to identify resource needs and solve problems for mission completion
  • Understanding of command structures, missions, and relationships between DOD agencies and allies
  • Current 8570 Security+ certification
  • Ability to communicate policies clearly to personnel, agencies, and partners
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, or combination of education and experience

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is: To conduct comprehensive organizational analyses of the detachment, its functions, and work processes and provide management consultant capabilities to the Special Agent-in-Charge (SAIC) and assigned Special Agents to improve mission effectiveness, resource efficiency, and resource savings.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes thorough knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, laws, regulations and policies of mission support multi-disciplines of the investigative services required to protect DOD personnel and assets worldwide.

A high degree of analytical skill in identifying the means for, and the problems involved in, obtaining the financial and human resources needed to complete the mission.

Knowledge of command structures, missions, and organizational relationship, plus a thorough understanding of the interrelationships between MAJCOMS, Services, DOD agencies, and combatant commands.

Ability to communicate OSI policy and requirements in concise, direct, and accurate terms to PF Det 1 personnel, DOD agencies, members of other Services, and US allies.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL. B or J.D.

in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, have at least one year of progressively higher-level graduate education, but have not obtained a master's or equivalent graduate degree.

Therefore, have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge and understanding of Air Force, DOD, AFOSI and federal financial, personnel, logistics, communications, computers, and information management processes.

Manages network configuration and functioning to ensure access to sensitive data with limited exception. Requires current 8570 Security+ certification.

Manages network configuration and functioning to ensure access to sensitive data with limited exception.

Knowledge of personal computer capabilities and limitations, peripheral equipment, software configuration, and DOD and Air Force networking standards, policies, and techniques to provide a substantial range of technical support and assistance to users of networks and personal computers in the unit.

Knowledge of extensive body of rules, procedures, policies, and processes covering the review, validation, and submission of a wide range of funds management and financial transactions under appropriated funds and reimbursable accounts to process and extract budgetary data from a variety of forms, documents, and reports.

Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Ability to analyze personnel records to extract pertinent information and to determine other leads necessary to obtain information.

Knowledge of handling of evidence for criminal investigations to include documentation and chain of custody, and knowledge of concepts and fundamental principles that describe and guide proper employment of investigative services required to protect Air Force and DOD assets worldwide.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, train users and provide assistance to customers PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: AFOSI funds management is a particularly sensitive program since funds are closely monitored and used for authorized expenses in support of the AFOSI investigative mission.

The legal requirements for managing Advance of Funds (confidential funds) are stringent and subject to severe legal sanction if not handled properly. Major Duties:

Plans, organizes, and executes mission support activities for AFOSI PF Det 1.

Provides general administrative support and management services in non-technical areas of concern to the Special Agent-In-Charge (SAIC).

Develops goals and objectives that integrates organization and mission support objectives.

Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary, to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promotes team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.

Performs systems, local area network (LAN), and computer system administration duties.

Provides management oversight and supervision of all communications processes, computers, and information system programs in direct support of all detachment personnel.

Maintains multiple networks, to include configuration management, database development and management, system security, user account management, printer and peripheral management, user access, connectivity, and monitoring of required network servers, and application software releases.

Serves as the AFOSI PF Det 1 financial resource advisor. Serves as the Detachment SAIC's spokesperson on the status and availability of unit funds.

Has primary responsibility for independently managing the unit's Operations and Maintenance funds budget to include validating and prioritizing the detachment's funding requirements.

Serves as the primary evidence custodian and manages the detachment evidence program. Receives evidence from detachment special agents and accepts the evidence in the electronic evidence database.

Receives evidence transferred from other AFOSI and investigative agencies.

Places the items of evidence within the designated secure storage areas and ensures proper storage to preclude deterioration of evidence.

Serves as the detachment liaison for personnel, equipment/supply control, and investigative support matters.

Prepares applicable documents for office contract maintenance, supplies, repair services, etc.

Monitors and maintains $1M+ of equipment/supply listings received from Base Supply and AFOSI supply chains to track commitments and obligations. Performs facility management duties (e.g.

prepare, submit, and track work orders).

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/9/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 9D-AFPC-12932300-239178-AMB