Satellite Communications Team Lead NSIC

United States Space Force•Ohio, OH, US• Temporary

Posted 2 months ago• Sales & Marketing

Compensation

$110,401–$143,523/year

Job Description

Summary

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

02/05/2026 to 02/11/2026

Salary $110,401 to - $143,523 per year

Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step and locality pay.

Pay scale & grade GG 13

Location

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is searching for a Satellite Communications Team Lead to support NSIC (GG-0132-13).

Description:
The 1st Intelligence Analysis Squadron is seeking a GG-13 Team Lead for our Communications Flight to spearhead the evaluation of foreign communications satellites, with a focus on the INDOPACOM area of responsibility. In this role, you will be the team's technical cornerstone, guiding analysts in producing authoritative intelligence on communications satellite payloads, advanced technologies, signals, and users. A key part of your mission will be fostering the growth of your team members, mentoring them in advanced tradecraft to develop the next generation of analysts. Your team's work will directly impact national security by delivering high-impact assessments that shape the strategic landscape for senior leaders and warfighters. Day-to-day, you will direct the analysis of complex technical data, apply innovative methods, and ensure your team communicates its findings through clear, compelling written products and oral briefings.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is an experienced intelligence professional with a deep technical background in satellite communications, including extensive experience evaluating SATCOM payloads, technologies, signals, and ground equipment. The ideal candidate is also a proactive leader with a passion for developing junior employees through coaching and mentorship. The candidate should be an expert in applying Intelligence Community analytic tradecraft standards and possess a demonstrated ability to translate complex technical subjects for a wide range of audiences. Extensive experience networking across the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community and collaborating on projects with diverse partners is key to success in this role. Proficiency with Python for data analysis is also a preferred qualification.

Requirements

Must be a U.S Citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret 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 funding is authorized.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
An degree in general science, intelligence analysis or a closely related discipline is desired.

The 0132 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.

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.