Chief Future Capabilities

Space Training and Readiness Command; Schriever Space Force Base (CO); Remote; USD 91,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Training and Readiness Command at Schriever SFB, CO seeks a Chief, Future Capabilities, Delta 11 33RD RGS (NH-2210-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). The role focuses on cyber warfare policy, governance, and strategic guidance development, aligning with HHQ and national strategies.

Strong collaboration with interagency partners is required to drive transition and mission-focused outcomes. The ideal candidate will lead complex technical programs, produce senior leader decision products, and guide

Qualifications

• Knowledge of technology development and transition lifecycle, including market research, requirements analysis, risk assessment, formal Test & Evaluation planning and execution.
• Advanced skills in integration and engineering and designing, prototyping, and deploying new and emerging technologies into a complex operational environment.
• Advanced skill in performing in-depth systems analysis, reverse engineering, and vulnerability research on new hardware, software, and systems.
• Ability to independently lead and manage complex technical development projects from concept to completion, authoring detailed technical reports and test findings.
• Exceptional analytical and technical documentation skills to create comprehensive system designs and robust operational manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain cyber environments for test and training missions.
• Instill an adversary-focused warfighting culture through threat academics and replication of threats.
• Develop, integrate, and operationalize strategic guidance and enterprise objectives aligned to HQ and national strategies.
• Draft, coordinate, adjudicate, and publish cyber policy and guidance consistent with directives.
• Communicate complex strategic and technical concepts through executive writing and briefings.

Skills

Cyberspace operations

Policy governance

Joint Planning Process

Strategic guidance development

Data-driven performance measures

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Space Training and Readiness Command

Key Responsibilities

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a Chief, Future Capabilities, Delta 11 33RD RGS (NH-2210-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: Mission: 33 RGS operates and maintains the cyber component of the National Space Test and Training Complex providing cyber environments for test and training missions.

Additionally, the unit instills an adversary-focused warfighting culture by knowing, teaching, and replicating modern, emerging, and integrated cyber threats via adversary threat academics and virtual/live replication of adversary cyber threats.

Ideal Candidate: Strong background in Cyberspace operations, policies, and governance; understanding and familiarity with US Government, USCYBERCOM, and Department of the Air Force Cyber policies, guidance, and doctrine, understanding and familiarity with the Joint Planning Process Key Skills and Abilities: 1.

Ability to develop, integrate, and operationalize strategic guidance, campaign plans, and enterprise objectives aligned to HHQ and national-level strategies, including establishment of measurable goals, milestones, and assessment frameworks. 2.

Knowledge of policy formulation processes and governance structures, with the ability to draft, coordinate, adjudicate, and publish cyber warfare policy and authoritative guidance consistent with HHQ directives, mission partner agreements, and compliance requirements. 3.

Skill in analyzing complex guidance (e.g., national security, DoD/DAF/USSF, and COCOM strategies), distilling implications, assessing risk, and producing senior‑leader decision support products (briefings, executive summaries, courses of action). 4. Ability to represent the Delta with credibility across HHQ, interagency, joint, and mission partner forums; build consensus; negotiate outcomes; and influence strategy/policy decisions across organizational boundaries.

Skill in designing and applying performance measures (KPIs, MOEs/MOPs), building assessment plans, and using data‑driven approaches to monitor progress, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions to achieve strategic ends. 5. Ability to communicate complex strategic and technical concepts clearly through executive‑level writing and briefings, including preparation of strategy documents, policy memoranda, read‑aheads, and staff packages for senior leader approval.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Knowledge of technology development and transition lifecycle, including market research, requirements analysis, risk assessment, formal Test & Evaluation (T&E) planning and execution, and operational handover procedures. 2.

Advanced skills in integration and engineering and designing, prototyping, and deploying new and emerging technologies (e.g., cloud‑native platforms, AI/ML analytics, zero‑trust architecture, software‑defined networking) into a complex, operational environment. 3.

Advanced skill in performing in‑depth systems analysis, reverse engineering, and vulnerability research on new hardware, software, and systems to develop methods for modeling them as functional components within the range. 4. Ability to independently lead and manage complex technical development projects from concept to completion, authoring detailed technical reports, architecture diagrams, and test findings with data‑driven recommendations for adoption. 5.

Exceptional analytical and technical documentation skills to create comprehensive system designs, formal test plans, and robust operational manuals that enable the seamless transition of new capabilities to the operations team.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Space Training and Readiness Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $90961 – $140616/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.