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Posted: March 11, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Operations Support, 22 SOPS

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 supporting the daily operations of a U.S.

Space Force squadron by managing maintenance schedules, coordinating meetings, and acting as the main communication link for a global satellite network that supports national security.

You'll monitor system downtimes, prepare briefings, and handle technical documentation to keep everything running smoothly.

A good fit is someone highly organized with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment, ideally with a background in space or satellite operations.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma required; additional education or training in office administration or business support is a plus
  • Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Top Secret security clearance
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing schedules and priorities
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for briefings, reports, and coordination
  • Knowledge of DOD and Air Force acquisition management processes
  • Understanding of satellite communications networks, maintenance, and operations
  • Experience in logistical support and interpreting military policies

Full Job Description

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The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Major Duties:

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for Operations Support for 22 SOPS(NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description: A Day in the Life: What you will actually be doing: - Be the backbone of a U.S.

Space Force squadron: You'll support the daily operations of a unit that plays a real role in national security, keeping the SCN organized, informed, and on track.

- Manage the SCN: You'll manage maintenance , launch activities across the SCN, coordinate Modification Control Board (MCB) meetings, and serve as the ?rst point of contact for the squadron on all maintenance schedules across the network, so strong people skills, professional presence, and a strong attention to detail matter here.

- Provide primary communications channel between RTS Commanders and the SCN organizations on management items.

- Monitors the status of major downtimes which affect the operations of the Remote Tracking Stations (RTS). - Prepares and provides briefings to Squadron and Mission Delta on a periodic basis.

- Develops, validates, produces and reviews technical documentation for planned and proposed short and long range SCN projects to determine impact on SCN resources.

- Performs a variety of additional duties as required.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment and enjoys keeping complex operations running smoothly.

You bring strong written and verbal communication skills, a sharp attention to detail.

A background in satellite/space operations is desired, whether gained in the military, government, corporate, or private-sector world.

Experience juggling multiple competing priorities simultaneously is essential.

A high school diploma is required, though additional education or professional training in office administration, business support, or a related field is a plus.

You'll need to be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance, so a background check and willingness to go through that process is required. Key Skills and Abilities: 1.

A broad knowledge of the organization and functions of activities involved in providing logistical support. 2.

Ability to identify all activities that will be involved in providing needed logistical support to the RTSs. 3. Working knowledge of DOD and AF acquisition management processes.

Knowledge of the SCN maintenance and operations requirements. 4. Knowledge of the worldwide network of satellite communications facilities.

Knowledge of Command and Control Segment in support of satellite operations. 5. Advanced knowledge of the SCN Scheduling System. 6.

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to make presentations, reports, and provide technical information clearly using tact and diplomacy. 7.

Ability to interpret and adapt AF policy and provide technical direction and guidance to RTS's.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SF-FY26-6F-NH-0301-3-SPLASH