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Director, Technical Security, S2X

Office of Chief of Space Operations

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$129,096 - $197,200

per year

Closes

March 19, 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 is for a Director of Technical Security in the U.S.

Space Force, where you'll lead efforts to protect sensitive information and systems from threats, ensuring the military's space operations stay secure and dominant.

It involves overseeing security programs, coordinating with government and intelligence groups, and managing teams to handle risks in high-stakes environments.

A good fit would be an experienced security leader with a background in physical and technical protection, strong communication skills, and the ability to build partnerships across organizations.

Key Requirements

  • Current Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority certification or ability to recertify within 30 days
  • Strong background in physical security with demonstrated experience
  • Expert knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies for IC and DoD technical security and intelligence programs
  • Skill in analytical techniques to evaluate security alternatives, considering costs, materials, and program relationships
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with key IC, DoD, and external organizations
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for interacting with senior officials, commanders, and diverse personnel
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, validating training needs, and directing organizational functions

Full Job Description

Do not email applications. 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.

The 0080 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. you can view the experience level requirements here.

Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administraive and Management Positions. Major Duties:

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson Space Force Base is searching for a Director for Technical Security to support S2X (NH-0080-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent).

Description: Are you a leader looking to protect the future of warfighting? If so, come join the USSF/HQ/S2 S2 as it trailblazes into its newly established Integrated Security Enterprise, as its CTTA.

As the USSF Technical Security Authority, you will be leading the charge of how the USSF maintains Space Dominance and keeps the fight unfair against our enemies, for years to come.

Ideal Candidate: The desired candidate must possess a current Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority certification or be able to recertify within 30 days of assignment upon entry.

Ideal candidates should have a strong physical security background with demonstrated experience. Key Skills and Abilities: 1.

Expert knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies governing IC and DoD technical security and intelligence programs and mastery of security program relationships and dependencies to coordinate an effective security program.

2.

Skill in the use of analytical principles, practices, and techniques to review, evaluate, and apply several alternatives according to the security requirements for highly specific situations, availability of materials, relationships with other protective programs, and cost/benefit considerations.

3.

Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals and organizations throughout the IC and DoD, and represent the position of the United States Space Force to executive and other governing organizations.

4.

Ability to plan, organize, and to direct the functions and staff of an organization in establishing effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful mission accomplishment.

5.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately within and outside the organization, with commanders, program managers, senior government officials and representatives of industry and academia and the ability to work with all levels of personnel within and outside the component.

6.

Ability to validate and assess training and oversight requirements, establish program and organizational objectives, monitor progress, assess achievements, analyze problems and develop timely, economical and innovative education and training program solutions.

Ability to manage and direct multi-disciplinary project teams comprised of functional, technical and instructional professionals.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SF-FY26-4F-NH-0080-4-SPLASH