Mission Assurance Risk Management Specialist

3 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 Risk Management Specialist 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 Risk Management Specialist, NH-0301-03

Location: USSPACECOM/J34, Colorado Springs, CO

Suspense: Applications from interested candidates are due by COB 31 Dec 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 Risk Management Subject Mater Expert for Space Systems.


Position Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for analyzing Space mission systems and associated critical infrastructure to understand 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, Defense Critical Infrastructure, and Risk Management activities with other Combatant Commands, Services, other Government Agencies, Allies, and Commercial entities.
  • Integrates Mission Assurance, Defense Critical Infrastructure, and Risk Management 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, Risk Management, 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:

  • Knowledgeable of Space mission systems, such as missile warning, missile defense, space situational and space domain awareness (SSA, SDA), satellite communications (SATCOM), positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), environmental monitoring, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), satellite command and control, and/or space system operations.
  • Knowledgeable of risk management and protection policy, concepts, principles, and practices and ability to apply them towards Space mission systems and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI).
  • Ability and confidence to lead projects/tasks involving personnel across multiple different organizations to:
  • Analyze Space mission systems and associated critical infrastructure to identify and document criticality, threats, vulnerabilities, and risk to the missions.
  • Produce a prioritized 1-N list of risk across the Space Enterprise that aligns PPBE and DOTmLPF-P solutions in a whole-of-command effort to buy down risk.
  • Develop and implement a plan for monitoring and reporting asset threats, hazards, vulnerabilities, and risk management activities.
  • 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 foreign and domestic space capabilities and systems.
  • 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.


Qualification Requirements:

  • Experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent) in performing major duties of position listed 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 www.tsp.gov for more info

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