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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for an International Affairs Officer for Strategic Engagements Branch to support HQ CFC S357/IA (NH-0130-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
*Masters Degree in political science, international affairs or an adjacent field of study highly preferred
International experience required: Candidates must have experience working overseas, preferably in an Embassy*
Description:
Do you have experience in international affairs, strategic engagements, and security cooperation? If so, then the United States Space Force's (USSF) Combat Forces Command (CFC) is looking for you to serve as a Strategic Engagements Officer in the International Affairs Directorate. 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 affairs.
Serves as a strategic engagements officer in the International Affairs Directorate. Plans, formulates, coordinates, and implements DAF (Department of the Air Force), USSF (United States Space Force), and CFC (Combat Forces Command) international affairs and security cooperation policy and plans, coordinates, and conducts all aspects of strategic engagements. Additionally, the incumbent briefs commanders, U.S. government officials and foreign partners on all aspects of international affairs affecting the DAF, USSF and CFC.
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 foreign policy, country plans, 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 strategic engagements plans and security cooperation strategies is strongly desired. 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. 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.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. 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.
2. Experience in and knowledge of the development of international agreements,(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.
3. 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.
4. Knowledge of, and experience in multiple space missions areas, architectures and operations, and the skill to apply this knowledge in executing of duties.
5. Ability to analyze and plan to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
6. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
The 0130 series does not have individual occupational requirements. You can view the experience level requirements . Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for an International Affairs Officer for Strategic Engagements Branch to support HQ CFC S357/IA (NH-0130-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
*Masters Degree in political science, international affairs or an adjacent field of study highly preferred
International experience required: Candidates must have experience working overseas, preferably in an Embassy*
Description:
Do you have experience in international affairs, strategic engagements, and security cooperation? If so, then the United States Space Force's (USSF) Combat Forces Command (CFC) is looking for you to serve as a Strategic Engagements Officer in the International Affairs Directorate. 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 affairs.
Serves as a strategic engagements officer in the International Affairs Directorate. Plans, formulates, coordinates, and implements DAF (Department of the Air Force), USSF (United States Space Force), and CFC (Combat Forces Command) international affairs and security cooperation policy and plans, coordinates, and conducts all aspects of strategic engagements. Additionally, the incumbent briefs commanders, U.S. government officials and foreign partners on all aspects of international affairs affecting the DAF, USSF and CFC.
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 foreign policy, country plans, 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 strategic engagements plans and security cooperation strategies is strongly desired. 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. 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.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. 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.
2. Experience in and knowledge of the development of international agreements,(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.
3. 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.
4. Knowledge of, and experience in multiple space missions areas, architectures and operations, and the skill to apply this knowledge in executing of duties.
5. Ability to analyze and plan to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
6. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- 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 . Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
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