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Chief, Special Technical Operations, S3/4/7

Office of Chief of Space Operations

Department of the Air Force

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Location

Salary

$143,913 - $197,200

per year

Closes

January 29, 2026

GS-14/15 Pay Grade(Career Ladder)

Entry salary: $104,604 | Full performance (GS-15): up to $159,950

Career ladder: Start at GS-14 and advance to GS-15 with experience.

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading and advising on highly classified technical operations for the U.S.

Space Force, including planning and integrating secret programs into military exercises, training, and global strategies.

The role supports senior leaders at the Pentagon by evaluating policies, coordinating with joint teams, and ensuring sensitive capabilities are used effectively in operations.

It's ideal for someone with military or defense experience in classified programs, strong knowledge of space operations, and excellent communication skills to handle complex issues.

Key Requirements

  • Operational experience working with Special Access Programs (SAPs) and their security processes
  • Prior experience supporting the employment of sensitive capabilities in military operations
  • Commanding knowledge of DoD structures, missions, programs, policies, and organizational relationships
  • Knowledge of Space Force operations, including program goals, milestones, and planning processes
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to articulate complex technical concepts
  • Experience in analyzing policy matters, developing plans, and advising senior leaders
  • Familiarity with DoD processes like PPBE, Strategic Basing, and integration into exercises or OPLANs

Full Job Description

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The 0343 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here.

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon is searching for a Chief for Special Technical Operations to support S3/4/7 (NH-0343-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent).

Description: Serves as primary advisor to the Division Chief and Senior Leaders in planning, developing, and coordinating service level classified activities in support of global operations.

This position is responsible for advocating, developing, and coordinating integration of special access programs into exercises, education, and training venues as well as Combatant Commander OPLANs, contingency plans (CONPLANs).

Advises senior leaders on use of sensitive capabilities and represents the Service to the Joint Staff's Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO) process.

Develops the Space Force's position on capability requirements, policies, and integration issues by evaluating program initiatives and changes, analyzing complex and precedent setting policy matters, and applying comprehensive knowledge of how the various programs are utilized.

Ideal Candidate: Operational experience / Experience working with SAPs and proven knowledge of its construct and security process / Prior experience supporting the employment of sensitive capabilities is mandatory / Commanding knowledge of DoD structures, missions, programs, policies, and organizational relationships / Knowledge of Space operations / Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to articulate complex highly technical concepts to stakeholders / Experience with influence planning (Military Information Support Operations, Operations Security or similar function) desired but not required.

Key Skills and Abilities: 1.

Knowledge of the Department of Defense processes and Department of Air Force policy, procedures, and schedules for developing plans in support of major Space Force missions and operations plans. 2.

Knowledge of (Space Force) program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.

3.

Knowledge of the (Space Force) Strategic Basing process, such as the Basing Request Review Panel (BRRP), the Strategic Basing Executive Steering Group (SB0ERG), and the Space Force Corporate Structure.

4. Knowledge of the relationship of the various (Space Force) entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations, and the way PPBE processes support them. 5.

Knowledge of (Space Force) installations to include the interaction of Total Force (including Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve). 6.

Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.

7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintains good working relations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/22/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/23/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SF-FY26-4F-NH-0343-4-SPLASH