Program Manager, Space Electromagnetic Warfare SME

United States Space Force Forces; California (MO); Remote; USD 104,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Space Force at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA is seeking a Program Manager for Space Electromagnetic Warfare. You will serve as the subject matter expert, build and manage the curriculum, and deliver classroom instruction to Guardians in this challenging role.

Ideal candidates bring EW experience and strong instructional skills, with the ability to develop training, mentor instructors, and collaborate with Space Force doctrine and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in space electromagnetic warfare (SEW) missions.
• Instructional experience in adult/technical settings is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage curriculum for SEW training.
• Conduct classroom instruction for Guardians to enhance mission readiness.
• Coach and mentor military instructors to improve warfighting capabilities.
• Coordinate with USAF/DoD training standards and space doctrine.

Job description

Program Manager, Space Electromagnetic Warfare SME

• Hiring Agency: United States Space Force Forces
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Key Responsibilities

The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA is searching for a Program Manager for Space Electromagnetic Warfare (NH-0343-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: We are the home of initial skills training for the ENTIRE United States Space Force enlisted corps! Every 8 weeks a new group of motivated enlisted Guardians Space Professionals arrive at the 533d Training Squadron, ready to start their journey into the final frontier!

In this position, YOU are the subject matter expert, bring your years of experience in Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and your understanding of basic scientific principles of the electromagnetic spectrum to our newest Guardians! You will build the curriculum, manage the course, and even conduct classroom instruction to bring your knowledge and passion for the mission area to the Guardians.

Finally, as the subject matter expert, you will also coach and mentor the military instructors to develop their skills and make them better warfighters and noncommissioned officers! You will have an impact on the next generation of military space professionals and how prepared they are to dominate in the space domain. We need you, today! Come join our amazing team! Ideal Candidate: - Experience working space electromagnetic warfare (SEW) missions.

- Instructional experience in an adult/technical setting (highly desired; strong public speaking ability minimum) - Ability to develop curriculum for technical training (USAF AETC experience or other DoW training and education branch equivalent, highly desired). Key Skills and Abilities: 1.

Knowledge of USSF military space operations or joint warfighting and understanding of programs related to one or more of the following areas; Space Fundamentals (Basic Space-Domain knowledge, history, policy, & doctrine), Joint Warfighting, Military Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Orbital Warfare, Space Battle Management, Space Electromagnetic Warfare, Joint Planning, Force Modernization (aka Engineering & Acquisitions and Space Access & Sustainment), and Simulations, Threats, Exercises & Wargaming (STEW).

Knowledge should also include doctrinal knowledge of Space Capstone Publication, Spacepower (SPD-1), Space Doctrine Publication, Planning (SPD-5), or Joint Publication, Joint Planning (JP 5-0). 2. Knowledge of AETC Instruction 36-2641, Technical and Basic Military Training Development & principles, practices, and techniques of instruction. 3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct a small group of individuals to accomplish a project or study.

Ability to identify problems, develop and implement innovative detailed strategies to resolve a wide range of programming, budgetary, financial and management issues. 4. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 5. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit including field, operational, and service-level representatives. 6.

Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

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

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $104349 – $161313/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 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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