Mission Assurance Critical Infrastructure Analyst

2 weeks ago

Colorado Springs, United States U.S. Space Command Full time

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill a Mission Assurance Critical Infrastructure Analyst, NH-0301-III, (GS 12/13 Equivalent) position. Come join our amazing team who helps ensure there is never a day without space


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Position: Mission Assurance Critical Infrastructure Analyst, NH-0301-III, (GS 12/13 Equivalent)

Location: United States Space Command (USSPACECOM)/J34, Colorado Springs, CO

Suspense: Resumes from interested candidates are due by COB, Tuesday, 18 June 2024.

PCS Entitlements: May be offered.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: No

Telework: Full-time telework is not an option due to classified mission; but situational telework may be authorized


Description of Position: Serves as the USSPACECOM Mission Assurance Critical Infrastructure Subject Mater Expert for Space Systems.


Position Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for analyzing Space mission systems and associated critical infrastructure to identify and document criticality, threats, vulnerabilities, and risk to the missions.
  • Leads large-scale special projects or tasks assigned by the director, Mission Assurance and Protection Division or requested by the Director of Operations.
  • Coordinates Mission Assurance and Defense Critical Infrastructure activities with other Combatant Commands, Services, other Government Agencies, Allies, and Commercial entities.
  • Integrates Mission Assurance and Defense Critical Infrastructure activities within and across USSPACECOM directorates, divisions, and offices.
  • Supports the development of USSPACECOM Campaign Plans, OPLANs, CONPLANs, named operations, and supporting plan annexes.
  • Participates in important, multi-office/organizational workshops, conferences, working groups, Operational Planning Teams (OPTs) to represent and advocate for USSPACECOM J34 equities. May be required to prepare briefings and/or papers prior to participation in these events and/or present briefings at these events.
  • Provides Mission Assurance and protection expertise and technical direction to the DoD components in resolving unusually difficult or precedent setting issues (or anomalies).
  • Drafts technical papers and memos for General Officer level consumption and provide technical briefings to senior leadership.


Key Skills & Abilities:

  • Subject matter expert in one or more of the following Space mission systems: missile warning, missile defense, battle space awareness, space situational and space domain awareness (SSA, SDA), satellite communications (SATCOM), and/or space system operations.
  • Knowledge of foreign and domestic space capabilities and systems.
  • Ability to advise J34, team members, and project members on the intricacies of Space mission systems, to include technical knowledge of satellite payload management; grounds station architectures, to include user/mission data transport nodes/paths; and policies, plans, objectives, requirements, and capabilities of the Space mission system(s).
  • Ability and confidence to lead projects/tasks involving personnel across multiple different organizations aimed at analyzing Space mission systems and associated critical infrastructure to identify and document criticality, threats, vulnerabilities, and risk to the missions.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and direct projects while navigating through complex issues, and evaluating and resolving technical and administrative problems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to Senior Leadership within the command.
  • Ability to research, analyze, and interpret high-level guidelines including general, DoD, Joint Service, and military service directives and instructions requiring considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to issues or problems.
  • Preferred, but not required: Knowledge of critical infrastructure protection policy and related critical infrastructure protection concepts, principles, and practices related to the USSPACECOM assigned UCP mission areas.
  • Preferred, but not required: Knowledge of Joint operational doctrine, the Joint Planning Process, joint combatant command structure, and global command and control constructs.
  • Preferred, but not required: Exercises knowledge and skills in determining how USSPACECOM plans/mission requirements relate to and interact with equivalent plans from other Combatant Commands and DOD mission objectives.
  • Preferred but not required: Knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques that apply to facility and infrastructure project planning, programming, evaluation, and coordination.


Qualification Requirements:

Experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent) in performing mission assurance duties as described above.


Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
  • Position requires drug testing.
  • Occasional travel away from the regular duty location may be required.
  • May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.


The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to it's employees. Below is a brief overview:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Long Term Care Insurance (large variety of plan options available)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation - New employees start out with 4 hours of annual leave per pay period (13 days/year); after 3 years it is 6 hours per pay period (19.5 days/year); after 15 years it is 8 hours per pay period (26 days/year).
  • Sick Leave Accrual - In addition to annual leave, everyone accrues 4 hours of sick leave per pay period (13 days per year) for the entirety of their career.
  • Federal Employee Retirement System
  • Roth & Traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - similar to private sector 401(k). The govt matches the first 3% of your contributions dollar for dollar and the following 2% are matched at $0.50 to each dollar you contribute. Visit for more info

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