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Posted: March 24, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Pol-Mil Officer, Posture and Agreements Division, 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 working as a foreign affairs specialist in the U.S.

Space Force, focusing on planning and managing international policies, agreements, and security cooperation to support military operations and posture.

The role requires coordinating with government officials, advising on global issues, and representing the command in negotiations and conferences.

A good fit would be someone motivated and experienced in international relations, with a strong grasp of policy and the ability to handle complex diplomatic tasks in a space-focused military environment.

Key Requirements

  • Deep knowledge of international affairs, foreign engagement, and U.S. security/foreign policy formulation and implementation
  • Expertise in developing and implementing international agreements, multinational operations, and security cooperation management
  • Experience with planning processes including Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), Concepts of Employment (CONEMPs), and integrated priority lists
  • Knowledge of space mission areas, architectures, operations, and acquisition processes
  • Master's degree in a relevant field
  • Strong analytical skills to assess alternatives, manage resources, and advocate for funding and positions
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for briefing officials and representing the command

Full Job Description

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a Pol-Mil Officer, Posture and Agreements Division 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-0130-3-SPLASH