Cyberspace Warfare Weapon System Lead

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Major Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Headquarters (HQ) Combat Forces Command (CFC) Operations, Plans, and Force Generation (S3579) Space Control Operations Division (S3C) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for a Cyberspace Warfare Weapon System Lead (NH-0343-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: We are seeking a Cyberspace Warfare Weapon System Lead (Principal Cyber Warfare SME) to direct full-lifecycle defensive and offensive cyberspace operations (DCO/DCO-S and OCO/OCW) and sustainment support across U.S. Space Force (USSF) mission systems, space vehicles, ground infrastructure, and Special Access Program (SAP) environments. In this senior technical leadership role, the candidate will drive advanced cyber architecture development, manage the integration of analytic and defensive tools into legacy systems, oversee Capability-Based Assessments (CBAs), and maintain end-to-end program performance across technical, schedule, and budget baselines to safeguard critical space capabilities and deny adversary exploitation. Serving as the primary technical advisor across joint, inter-agency, coalition, and industry mission partners-including USSPACECOM, USCYBERCOM, STARCOM, CFC, AFRL, and FFRDCs-the lead will leverage Special Operations Forces (SOF) tradecraft, cyber intelligence, and space threat analytics to shape operational planning, Joint/USSF cyberspace doctrine, and decision-quality executive briefings for senior leadership. The ideal candidate is an accomplished Cyberspace Warfare Subject Matter Expert (SME) with extensive operational experience directing full-lifecycle defensive and offensive cyber operations (DCO/OCO) across space systems, tactical networks, and Special Access Program (SAP) environments. You bring proven technical leadership in space vehicle cybersecurity, advanced architecture integration, and capability-based requirements development, combined with the seasoned ability to translate complex cyber threat intelligence into decision-quality strategic assessments and executive doctrine for senior leaders. Operating seamlessly across Joint, Inter-agency, and Special Operations Forces (SOF) stakeholders-including CFC, USSPACECOM, and USCYBERCOM-you are a proactive problem-solver and mission commander capable of defending critical space control capabilities, executing rigorous program baselines, and maintaining an active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility to safeguard high-consequence national security space assets. Key Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as Space Situational Awareness & Command and Control; Space Protection; Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance; Missile Warning/Defense; MILSATCOM; Space Position, Navigation & Timing; Space Testing, Training, Tactics & Exercises; Space Launch, Ranges & AF Satellite Control Network Operations; Cyber Defense; Cyber Counter-Threat; Cyber Integration; Cyber Warfare and associated mission and flight operations, tactical space lift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, training systems, foreign military sales, Planning, Programming, & Budgeting System (PPBE), acquisition, special operations, or similar operations. Knowledge of military (including command level) program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. Knowledge of the application of military space/cyberspace operations expertise as they apply to programs and weapons systems. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas. Ability to plan and organize studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

Qualifications

The 0343 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Promotion Potential

NH-None

How You Will Be Evaluated

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Benefits

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Who Can Apply

• Open to the public

Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide: Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: Job title Detailed duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.) Hours per week Salary, if applicable Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

How to Apply

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What to Expect Next

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Other Information

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About the Agency

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available. To learn more about the United States Space Force Mission click here