Mission Assurance Specialist

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 Protection Analyst, NH-0301-III, (GS 12/13 Equivalent) position. Come join our amazing team who helps ensure there is never a day without space


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


Position: Mission Assurance Specialist, 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 Friday, 24 May 2024. Consideration will be given to promotion and reassignment candidates

PCS Entitlements: May be offered

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: No

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


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


Position Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for analyzing critical infrastructure to identify criticality, threats, and vulnerabilities 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.
  • Maintains the USSPACECOM protection plan and prioritized Critical Asset Lists.
  • Coordinates mission assurance activities with other Combatant Commands, other Government Agencies, Allies, and Commercial entities.
  • Supports the development of USSPACECOM OPLANs, CONPLANs, named operations, and supporting plan annexes.
  • 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:

  • Knowledge of critical infrastructure protection policy and related critical infrastructure protection concepts, principles, and practices related to the USSPACECOM assigned UCP mission areas.
  • 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.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and direct projects while navigating through complex issues, and evaluating and resolving technical, administrative, and managerial 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.


Qualification Requirements:

  • In-depth knowledge of the DoD, OUSD, Joint Staff and USSPACECOM Mission Assurance programs, instructions, guidelines, processes and procedures is preferred.
  • Expertise in a wide range of space operations, program management, operations research analysis, test and evaluation, federal acquisition process is highly desirable.


Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/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 www.tsp.gov for more info


All eligible interested candidates must forward their resume directly to Mr. Donald Jay at donald.jay.1@usspacecom.mil no later than COB Friday, 24 May 2024.



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