The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill a Future Concepts Analyst 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!
Suspense: Applications from interested candidates are due by COB 3 Jul 2024
PCS Entitlements: May be offered
Telework: Situational
Description of Position: Serves as a Future Concepts Analyst, performing concept development and studies related to programs and initiatives within USSPACECOM and defense space enterprise.
Position Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsible for the development, assessment, and evaluation of joint concepts. Produces products guiding joint force design and development decisions advancing the operational effectiveness of the future Space Joint Force and enable the introduction of new capabilities.
Researches, develops, and integrates solutions to joint space capability gaps. This includes collecting input from the Services regarding capability shortfalls and conducting capability gap assessments based on joint concepts and CONOPS supporting space joint force development and design.
As a functional SME, writes and develops joint capabilities, concepts, CONOPS, handbooks, white papers, and supporting documents.
Leads core writing team working sessions, analyzes input and develops space focused concept outlines, drafts, and final products based on synthesized core writing team input as well as another research.
Key Skills & Abilities:
Expert knowledge in writing concepts with focus on joint and multi-Service level strategies to shape the future of the Joint and Coalition Warfighter.
Expert knowledge in identifying and proposing solutions to future problems across the joint spectrum to include Services, Multinational and Coalition Forces, and Department of Defense.
Comprehensive knowledge of USSPACECOM, Joint Staff, Services, interagency, Multi-national, and Coalition organization, missions, force structure, warfighting concepts, tactics, techniques, procedures, and doctrine.
Ability to lead study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.
Qualification Requirements:
Experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent) in performing joint or service concept development.
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