International & Spectrum Engagement Manager, SYD 85.

Space Systems Command; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Command in Colorado and California is seeking an International & Spectrum Engagement Manager to oversee enterprise intake for external partners, focusing on international integration and regulatory deconfliction. The role drives onboarding, standardizes processes, and coordinates with foreign partners, NTIA, FCC, and ITU to enable connectivity to the secure satellite network.

The ideal candidate balances analytical rigor with strategic thinking, navigating long lead licensing and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability to balance security controls with timelines.
• Experience navigating licensing with NTIA, FCC, and ITU is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with host nations and international directorates.

Education

Bachelor's degree in international relations, Public Policy, National Security, Engineering, or business/analytical field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for an International & Spectrum Engagement Manager (NH-0346-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).

*Position is eligible to be filled at either Peterson Space Force Base Colorado Springs, CO or Los Angeles Space Force Base, El Segundo CA*

Description

The US Space Force is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to manage the enterprise intake process for external stakeholders, focusing on international/allied integration and complex regulatory deconfliction. In this high-impact role, you will serve as the primary liaison guiding foreign partners and commercial entities through the bureaucratic, technical, and regulatory requirements necessary to connect to the US Space Force satellite communication network. You will direct the onboarding intake funnel-framing collaboration through established tiered opportunities such as federated network or industrial partnerships-while standardizing processes to minimize friction and ensure capabilities are technically and administratively aligned before production handoff. To ensure global operational readiness, you will navigate, expedite, and manage long‑lead regulatory and spectrum licensing processes required for new antenna providers and global operation centers. This position requires exceptional strategic decision support, analytical acumen, superior time management, and highly polished written and oral communication skills to coordinate seamlessly with host nations, major commands, and international directorates to align allied integration with broader US Space Force strategies.

Ideal Candidate

An ideal candidate for this US Space Force position will possess a strong academic foundation, holding a bachelor's degree in international relations, Public Policy, National Security, Engineering, or a business/analytical field, with a master's degree preferred, or equivalent specialized military experience. They must exhibit high proficiency in navigating complex, long‑lead licensing requirements, particularly through direct coordination with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This role demands robust analytical skills to successfully balance stringent security controls with critical operational timelines.

Key Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the applicable principles, concepts, policies, and laws; functions, programs, and systems applicable to the duties of logistics contracts and program management and material support; sources, responsibilities, and means for providing assistance and advice to resolve logistics contracts and program management problems; and all aspects of logistics contracts and program management support.
• Knowledge of government and private industry policies and practices related to business management, industrial management, financial systems, technical concepts, and production practices. Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate a variety of program information, such as commercial business practices, market conditions, offer acceptability, contractor acceptability, contractor responsibility and/or performance to determine acquisition strategy and sources.
• Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense and entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence management control of proposed and ongoing service contracts.
• Knowledge of methods of supervision to hold others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a unit and mentor, motivate, and appraise subordinate staff. Determine objectives, make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, set priorities, cause change, and accomplish organizational goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy and to use computers and a variety of software programs and databases, gather and analyze a variety of program information progress.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit and to be persuasive in representing the best interests of the government when dealing with personnel with highly divergent points of view.
• Ability to plan, organize, analyze problems, translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, evaluate options, conduct research, summarize results, make appropriate recommendations, and manage critical aspects of service contract requirements as related to the assigned functional area and meet deadlines. Ability to compose and edit contract required correspondence, review and analyze directives, develop and brief service contract program related presentations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.
• Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
• This position is designated a Critical APDP position.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Station (TDY) approximately 20 days per year.
• PCS is authorized and may be made available.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

The 1101 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements

Additional information

*Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants):

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is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.