Pol-Mil Officer, Posture and Agreements Division, HQ CFC S357/IA

United States Space Force•Colorado, 86690-000, BR• Temporary

Posted 1 day ago• Business & Finance

Compensation

$91,870–$142,022/year

Job Description

Summary

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

03/24/2026 to 03/31/2026

Salary $91,870 to - $142,022 per year

Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step and locality pay. GS-12/13 Equivalent.

Pay scale & grade NH 3

Location

Duties

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.

Requirements

Must be a U.S Citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.
Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
PCS / relocation funding is not authorized.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 45 days per year.
This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
Employee must meet the mandatory standards of experience and training and the desired standards of education for a Security Cooperation Work Force Development level 2 certification within two years of accepting the position.

The 0130 series does not have individual occupational requirements. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.

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.