Deputy Director of Force Development, USSF SOCOM

United States Space Force Components; Florida; Remote; USD 127,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Space Force Components in MacDill AFB, Florida, is seeking a Deputy Director of Force Development to support USSF SOCOM. The role focuses on creating and managing career development pathways and training tracks that align Space Force capabilities with USSOCOM requirements.

The incumbent will lead the planning and execution of joint exercises, coordinate space domain training, and ensure readiness across Space Force personnel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DoW, Joint Forces, USSOCOM, and Space Force training, education, and force development principles, concepts, and methodologies.
• Mastery of directives, procedures, guidance, and policy to design and manage joint exercises and professional development programs.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, implements, and manages specialized career development pathways and professional development programs for Space Special Warfare personnel.
• Designs training tracks bridging SPACEFOR-SOC space operator competencies with USSOCOM requirements.
• Continuously evaluates and updates specialized skill enhancement courses to maintain proficiency.
• Directs planning, coordination, and execution of Space Force capabilities into USSOCOM joint exercises.
• Develops comprehensive exercise plans with objectives, resources, and timelines.

Job description

Deputy Director of Force Development, USSF SOCOM

• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Location: MacDill AFB, Florida
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Key Responsibilities

The United States Space Force (USSF) at MacDill, FL is searching for a Deputy Director of Force Development to support USSF SOCOM (NH-1701-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent). Description: Step into the future of defense innovation as the Deputy Director of Force Development for United States Space Force Special Operations Command.

In this high-impact leadership role, you'll Establishes, implements, and manages specialized career development pathways and professional development programs tailored specifically for Space Special Warfare personnel. Designs tactical and technical training tracks that bridge the gap between SPACEFOR-SOC space operator competencies and USSOCOM tactical operational requirements.

Continuously evaluates and updates specialized skill enhancement courses to maintain operational proficiency. We're seeking a Force Development strategist, who thrives in high-stakes environments, navigating complex landscapes with precision, agility, and integrity. If you're ready to lead from the front and make your mark on the celestial frontier -this is your mission.

Ideal Candidate: As the Deputy Director of Force Development , the ideal candidate will have the ability to shape and execute institutional visions, policies, and strategic plans enabling SPACEFOR-SOC to support USSOCOM's global, persistent, and irregular warfare missions. The incumbent directs the planning, coordination, and execution of Space Force capabilities into USSOCOM Joint and Service large force exercises.

Develops comprehensive plans for exercises, including training objectives, scope, required resources, and timelines. Integrates space domain awareness, satellite communications, and electronic warfare training objectives into tactical SOF environments to ensure Joint Force readiness. Key Skills and Abilities: 1.

Knowledge and skill in the application of DoW, Joint Forces, USSOCOM, and Space Force training, education, and force development principles, concepts, and methodologies. Mastery of appropriate directives, procedures, guidance, and policy required to design and manage joint exercises, skill enhancement courses, and professional development programs tailored to Space Special Warfare personnel. 2.

Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of training and exercise operations. Specifically applied to optimizing large force exercises, war-gaming, and capability validation across complex, diverse SOF organizations. 3.

Knowledge of the organization, programs, missions, functions, and joint training principles of Space Force and USSOCOM organizations. Must possess, or have the immediate capability to attain, the necessary certifications to serve as a Unit Security Manager (including knowledge of information, personnel, and industrial security regulations to manage clearance verifications and SCI access coordination). 4.

Skill in conducting consultations and capability assessments with supervisors, commanders, and operational personnel to identify training gaps, establish joint exercise requirements, and develop specialized professional development and career pathways. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.

Proven capability to synthesize complex training and readiness metrics into clear staff packages, position papers, and briefings to represent the S7 directorate in high-level USSF and USSOCOM joint training councils. 6.

Ability to access, locate, and manage information through the use of a personal computer and specialized software programs, including advanced joint exercise planning tools, military learning management systems, and security clearance management portals (e.g., DISS, NBIS).

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Space Force Components, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $126711 – $193760/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

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