Operations Support, 22 SOPS

United States Space Force•Schriever AFB, Colorado• Temporary

Posted 7 hours ago• Operations

Compensation

$91,870–$142,022/year

Job Description

Summary

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

04/28/2026 to 05/05/2026

Salary $91,870 - $142,022 per year Pay scale & grade NH 3

Location

Duties

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

General Description:
A Day in the Life: Operational Support Specialist
Support National Security: Become the backbone of a U.S. Space Force unit, keeping critical satellite control operations on track.
Master the Schedule: Take charge of non-flight, maintenance, and launch schedules. You'll vet requests, coordinate with Users, and manage data entry.
Be the Go-To Person: Serve as the main point of contact for the squadron, utilizing strong interpersonal skills to coordinate complex scheduling activities.
Coordinate the Modification Control Board by gathering inputs, preparing meeting information, and disseminating it to mission partners.

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 behind the scenes. A background in space operations support is preferred, whether gained in the military, government, corporate, or private-sector world. Experience managing schedules, coordinating operational requests, and 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.

Recruitment Knowledge 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

Requirements

Must be a U.S Citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret /SCI security clearance.
May be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework".
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
PCS/incentive funding is not authorized.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
This position has been designated for drug testing.
Must have a valid driver’s license if required to drive a vehicle.
Serves as Technical advisor on maintenance activities and is “on-call” status to solve real-time conflicts as required.

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

Evaluation

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

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.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.