Program and Management Analyst

U.S. Space Command; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Space Command in Redstone Arsenal, AL seeks a Program and Management Analyst to analyze national strategic guidance and support senior officials with written and verbal communication on national and space strategies.

Responsibilities include managing branch tasks, personnel, resources, and coordinating posture, policy, and strategic messaging efforts. The role requires interaction with senior leaders, the Joint Staff, and other components, and may involve occasional travel and irregular

Qualifications

• Frames complex national security problems by leading analytical research studies to understand strategic guidance.
• Converts national-level goals into programs or policies.
• Communicates effectively with senior officials and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead posture, policy, strategy development for mission plans and guidance for USSPACECOM.
• Monitor current and emerging space policies and international agreements.
• Develop posture statements and strategic messaging after guidance from senior directorates.
• Guide teams through analysis, writing, and briefing for campaign objectives.

Skills

Staff leadership

Strategic analysis

Joint planning

Policy development

Communication skills

Quantitative modeling

TS/SCI clearance

Job description

Position: Program and Management Analyst

Series/Grade: NH-0343-III, (GS 12/13 Equivalency)

Value of Position: ** $76,463 - $118,204 (without locality)

Org: United States Space Command/J56

Suspense: Resumes from interested candidates are due by COB 30 NOV 2026

PCS Entitlements: May be offered

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be offered

Telework: Situational Only

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) in Redstone Arsenal, AL is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill a Strategic Planner position in the Strategy, Campaign Plans, and Posture Division (J56). Come join our amazing team and help ensure there is never a day without space!

Description of Position

Serves as a Program and Management Analyst in the USSPACECOM J56 (Strategy, Campaign Plans, and Posture Division) with responsibility for analysis of national strategic guidance, interaction with senior military and civilian officials, and superb written and verbal communication related to USSPACECOM and national-level strategies. Duties may include administrative, personnel, resource, and task-management functions of the branch.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for staff leadership as subject matter expert on posture, policy, strategy, and strategic messaging concepts and development for mission plans and guidance documents for execution of the Unified Command Plan (UCP) for USSPACECOM.
• Maintains awareness of current and emerging policies, strategies, and agreements regarding space at the national and international levels.
• Assists inthe development of posture statements, strategy, campaign plans, and strategic messaging recommendations on behalf of USSPACECOM after receiving broad guidance from senior Directorates, Command, Joint Staff and Department of War officials.
• Participates in Joint Operational Planning Process for leading teams through analysis, writing, and briefing of requirements and available alternatives to achieve USSPACECOM Campaign objectives.

Desired Skills/Expertise

• Frames complex national security problems by leading analytical research studies to comprehend strategic guidance documents (e.g., statutes, treaties, national strategies, Joint Strategic Campaign Plan [JSCP], Standing Rules of Engagement, etc.) applicable to planning at the CCMD strategic level.
• Works with senior management to establish new concepts and criteria to stimulate the development of new policies, methodologies, and techniques. Converts national-level strategic goals into programs or policies.
• Participates in command contingency planning operations and peacetime exercises that support adaptive planning at USSPACECOM and other combatant commands.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Joint Operational Planning Processes and leading organizations/groups.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium-sized organization.
• Ability to apply quantitative techniques and develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to solve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions for management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations.
• Mastery knowledge of large, complex organizations that provide component, space operations, command and control support, mission support, base infrastructure, and other factors critical to combatant command operations within the homeland and abroad.
• Previous experience at a Combatant Command and/or Service/The Joint Staff/OSD-level staff is highly desired.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Occasional travel away from regular duty location may be required.
• May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Value of Position (VOP)

If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Mr. Mark Smith, 719-552-7488 at [e-mail].