Assistant Space Management Project Manager (Administrative Officer 2)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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SPACE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Air National Guard Units
Department of the Air Force
Location
California
Salary
$87,061 - $113,185
per year
Type
Full Time
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February 3, 2026
GS-3 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $26,979 - $35,074
Typical requirements: 6 months general experience. Some college or vocational training.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves providing advanced training and support for space operations in an Air National Guard squadron, including planning missions, evaluating tactics, and analyzing operations to improve effectiveness.
It suits someone with military or technical experience in management and administration who enjoys working on innovative processes in a team environment.
A good fit would be a detail-oriented professional ready to handle both hands-on training and strategic planning in a high-stakes setting.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level in program management or related functions
- Experience developing and recommending policies for operations
- Skills in organizing programs, evaluating methods, and suggesting improvements
- Background in supervisory, staff, or technical work involving analysis and policy development
- Proficiency in preparing written communications and oral presentations
- General knowledge of organization, management, administration, and computer systems
- Ability to provide technical guidance and conduct person-to-person interactions
Full Job Description
This SPACE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST position, is located in an Air National Guard (ANG) Space Operations Squadron and is part of the CA 216 EWS.
General Experience: Possess experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration; Experience compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information; Experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled; Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPACE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-0301-11: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in: program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions; Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations; Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures; Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Decision Making Information Management Technical Competence Technology Management Major Duties:
THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION The primary purpose of the SPACE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-0301-11, is to provide advanced technical training and instruction for a space operations squadron.
Incumbent performs mission execution through a variety of staff functions including Operations, Standardization and Evaluation, Training, and Weapons and Tactics.
Assists in testing, experimenting, and developing new methods, processes, and combat tactics to enhance the use of a weapon system, as well as executing all the work of the function.
Incumbent provides accurate and timely analysis critical to the effectiveness of unit operations and survivability of unit resources.
May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.
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