SPACE OPERATIONS OFFICER

Summary

About the Position: The incumbent will serve as the Command Subject-Matter Expert (SME) and Senior Technical Advisor for space-domain operations within the USSOUTHCOM SCJ3X Integrated Operations Division in Miami, FL. The role directs the synchronization and operational integration of space capabilities into Theater Campaign Plans (TCP), deliberate OPLANs/CONPLANs (operation and concept plans), crisis action planning, and joint fires/effects.

Duties

• •Integrate operations through synchronization of Space Control, Space EW (Electronic Warfare) , and Special Technical Operations (STO) into the joint maneuver plan.
• •Streamline technical fluency in space architectures (ground, link, and orbital segments) and Radio Frequency (RF) physics.
• •Eliminate terrestrial and orbital counterspace threats, including direct-ascent/co-orbital ASAT ( Anti-Satellite), directed energy, and electronic attack(s) such as uplink/downlink jamming, spoofing, and signal degradation.
• •Employ space EW (Electronic Warfare) systems by conducting electromagnetic interference (EMI) resolution, geolocation of hostile emitter sources, and executing targeted non-kinetic electromagnetic countermeasures.
• •Provide guidance regarding contested and degraded operations in GPS (Global Positioning System)-denied or degraded environments including the following:
• •Defensive NAVWAR, Space-Based PNT (Position, Navigation, and Timing) protection, and robust SATCOM (Satellite Communications) link assurance against adversaries in the SOUTHCOM AOR (Area of Responsibility) .
• •Perform tasks associated with space architectural segments such as the following: Space/Orbital Segment, Ground Segment, and User/Link Segment.
• •Provide systematic expertise integrating space-based capabilities (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), SATCOM, PNT, Space EW, Missile Warning, and Environmental Monitoring) into the Joint Force Commander’s scheme of maneuver.
• •Trace and troubleshoot the RF (Radio Frequency) signal path from user terminal baseband data through the following:
• •modulation, intermediate frequency (IF), RF up-conversion, amplifier stages, space-air interface, transponder payload (bent-pipe vs. regenerative/digital channelizers), downlink transmission, and terrestrial demodulation.
• •Review and validate comprehensive operational annexes, ensuring tight integration between conventional fires/maneuver, Special Operations Forces (SOF), and compartmentalized SAP/STO effects.
• •Participate in Joint Targeting Coordination Boards (JTCB), Information Operations Working Groups (IOWG), and Effects Coordination Cells to deconflict space effects, collateral damage/effects assessments, and rules of engagement (ROE).
• •Bridge space domain capabilities with terrestrial, maritime, air, and cyber warfare systems to counter trans-regional and regional threats within the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility.
• •Draft and evaluate Combatant Command Evaluation Request Messages (EReqMs) and Evaluation Response Messages (EResMs) supporting Special Technical Operations (STO) and Special Access Program (SAP) capability integration.
• •Craft urgent technical justifications for Joint Urgent Operational Needs (JUONs) and Joint Emergent Operational Needs (JEONs) to accelerate fielding of emergent space capabilities and remediate validated command deficiencies.
• •Protect Command Critical Information Requirements (CCIRs) and Essential Elements of Friendly Information (EEFI) across all classification levels.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1). Execute space control operations to include offensive/defensive space electronic warfare (Space EW), satellite communications (SATCOM) electronic protection/mitigation, or non-kinetic counterspace capabilities in operational or tactical theater environments to eliminate potential threats; 2). Synchronize Annex N (Space Operations) and Annex S (Special Technical Operations-STO) across Joint Planning Process (JPP) phases, integrating space and STO considerations into Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) and Joint Task Force (JTF) operational plans to achieve organizational missions; 3). Provide guidance regarding satellite subsystems, orbital regimes, ground-control networks, and end-to-end RF (Radio Frequency) signal flow to assess space-system capabilities, limitations, and operational dependencies; and 4). Formulate Combatant Command Evaluation Request Messages (EReqMs), Evaluation Response Messages (EResMs), Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statements (JUONS), and Joint Emerging Operational Needs Statements (JEONS) to process among organizational personnel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13 or above). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. The following education is desired but not required: -Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems. -Army Space Operations Officer Qualification Course (FA40 SOOQC) or USSF Space Operations Course (Undergraduate Space Training / UST). -Army Space Control Planners Course (SCPC) / Space Control Fundamentals Course (SCFC). -Joint Staff / Combatant Command Special Technical Operations (STO) Planners Course. -Space Cadre Basic Course (S