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International Affairs Officer, Strategic Engagements Branch, HQ CFC S357/IA

United States Space Force Forces

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$91,870 - $142,022

per year

Type

Closes

GS-12/13 Pay Grade(Career Ladder)

Entry salary: $74,441 | Full performance (GS-13): up to $115,079

Career ladder: Start at GS-12 and advance to GS-13 with experience.

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves planning and coordinating international policies and engagements for the United States Space Force, including advising leaders on global security issues and representing the organization in meetings and negotiations.

A good fit would be someone with strong experience in foreign affairs and policy-making who enjoys working in a dynamic military environment and can handle complex international strategies.

The role is based in Colorado Springs, offering a high quality of life with outdoor activities and family-friendly amenities.

Key Requirements

  • Deep knowledge of international affairs, foreign engagement, and U.S. security/foreign policy formulation and implementation
  • Experience in developing or implementing international agreements, multinational operations, and Security Cooperation management
  • Familiarity with space mission areas, architectures, operations, and acquisition processes
  • Ability to analyze information, assess alternatives, and advocate for funding and positions
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for briefing officials and representing the organization
  • Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., international relations or policy)
  • Self-starter capable of comprehending and applying complex policies and procedures

Full Job Description

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Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions. Major Duties:

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a International Affairs Officer for Strategic Engagements Branch to support HQ CFC S357/IA (NH-0130-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description: Do you have experience in international foreign affairs planning, requirements, communication, logistics, elements, and functions?

If so, then the United States Space Force's (USSF), HQ Combat Forces Command (CFC) is looking for you to serve as Foreign Affairs Specialist.

There's a reason Colorado Springs has ranked in the top 10 U.S. cities to live for the past several years.

There is so much the Pikes Peak Region has to offer including beautiful mountain views, an abundance of recreational activities, good economic growth, top-rated schools, and lots of activities for families such as parks, museums, zoos, and more!

Be part of history in the America's newest service!

Ideal Candidate: Ideal candidate will be a motivated, self-starter with the ability to comprehend a wide range of policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to international foreign affairs.

Serve as an international affairs officer in the International Affairs Directorate.

Plans, formulates, coordinates, and implements DAF (Department of the Air Force), USSF (United States Space Force), and HQ CFC (Combat Forces Command) aspects of international affairs policies.

Additionally, the incumbent advises and briefs commanders and government officials on international problems affecting the DAF, USSF and HQ CFC.

May be called upon to represents HQ CFC in international and interdepartmental conferences and negotiations.

Background: Deep knowledge of international affairs, foreign engagement and security/foreign policy formulation with demonstrated expertise and experience in US foreign and security policy formulation and implementation.

Experience and knowledge should also demonstrate expertise in the formulation or implementation of international agreements, foreign policy, U.S.

posture policies, multinational/combined operations, Security Cooperation (SC) management, including operations, policies and procedures, concepts, theories, and best practices.

Experience in and knowledge of the development of international agreements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), Concepts of Employment (CONEMPs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Initial Capability Documents (ICDs), Mission Area Plans (MAPs), the integrated planning process, Strategic Master Plans, the Combatant Commanders' Integrated Priority List (IPL) development, US Embassy Integrated Country Strategies (ICS), DoS Joint Regional Strategy (JRS), space system acquisition process, and the directive instructions governing these processes and procedures and the skill to apply this knowledge in executing of duties.

Ability to analyze and derive pertinent information from a variety of source inputs and devise solutions, conduct assessments of alternatives, determine trades between cost and capabilities, advocate for needed funding, formulate Command position and then successfully advocate for those positions.

Knowledge of, and experience in multiple space mission areas, architectures and operations, and the skill to apply this knowledge in executing of duties.

Ability to analyze and plan to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.

Master's Degree in relevant field of study required.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/25/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SF-FY26-6F-NH-130-3-SPLASH