PROGRAM SPECIALIST

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Remuneration 1: minimum: 93216; maximum: 144102; rate interval: PA; description as provided: Per Year

Pay plan 1: code: NH

Low grade: 3

High grade: 3

Agency: AFELM US Space Command

Conditions of Employment (Cont): Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Employee is in a designated position that requires consent and thereafter be subject to and successfully complete, an initial, periodic, and random counterintelligence (CI)-scope polygraph examination as a condition of employment. The employee must successfully take and pass a Counterintelligence Polygraph (CIP) Examination. This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, USSPACECOM, national security, and public safety. Therefore, incumbent is required to: (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription medication, and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing on short notice. Incumbent must pass initial and may be selected for random drug testing. May be subject to reasonable suspicion testing, safety mishap, or accident testing. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, 0301 Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH 02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or private sector). Specialized experience includes achieving, demonstrating, and maintaining the appropriate qualifica

Job summary:

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To Serve as a Policy or Doctrine Analyst and SME, advising on unclassified and classified matters for USSPACECOM and coordinating policy or doctrine related equities with other Combatant Commands, Services, OSD, Joint Staff, the Intelligence Community, and other relevant stakeholders.

Major duties:

- Represents and communicates USSPACECOM's interests and equities in the formulation of space, and missile defense, related policies and doctrines, both internally and with other Combatant Commands, the Services, OSD, Joint Staff, the Intelligence Community, the United Nations, allies and partners, and other relevant stakeholders. Oversees and conducts detailed analysis of current and emerging doctrines, policies, and relevant agreements to ensure alignment with U.S. national security, military, and political objectives as related to USSPACECOM's UCP directed mission set. Develops comprehensive policy and doctrine products, ensuring alignment with current higher-level publications. Perform analysis of major scope or large-scale projects, modifying and adapting techniques to fit situations, some requiring innovative approaches.

Evaluations:

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

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Control number: 891496000

Announcement number: 9C-AFPC-13108753-523279-SCG

Announcement URL:

Publication date: 2026-11-03T16:05:31.9770

Applications open: 2026-11-03T16:05:31.9770

Applications close: 2026-11-09T23:59:59.9970

Posting display ends: 2026-11-09T23:59:59.9970

Hiring paths: fed-transition, fed-competitive, fed-excepted, land, mspouse, vet

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