SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR

AFELM US Space Command; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 144,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

AFELM US Space Command in Arlington, VA seeks a Washington Liaison Officer for USSPACECOM/J8 to bridge the NCR with national-level offices, including OSW, the Joint Staff, and military departments.

The role advocates for resource needs, defends PPBE submissions, and aligns Joint Force Requirements with combatant command priorities. Telework eligibility is available for this position, with duties spanning coordination at the Pentagon and higher headquarters.

Qualifications

• Strategic liaison between USSPACECOM/J8 and National Capital Region stakeholders.
• Advocates for resource requirements and defends PPBE submissions.
• Represents USSPACECOM/J8 in high-level DoD and interagency discussions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the USSPACECOM/J8 Washington Liaison Officer (LNO).
• Advise the Director of the Resource and Integration Directorate from the NCR.
• Coordinate budget requests and Joint Force Requirements processes with higher headquarters.

Job description

• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Key Responsibilities

Purpose: To serve as the USSPACECOM/J8 Washington Liaison Officer (LNO). This position acts as the strategic conduit between USSPACECOM/J8 and National Capital Region (NCR) stakeholders-including the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), the Joint Staff (JS), and the Military Service Departments.

The incumbent advocates for USSPACECOM's resource requirements, defends programming and budgeting submissions (PPBE), and synchronizes Joint Force Requirements (JFRP) to ensure combatant command priorities are integrated into national defense investments. Duties: Advises the Director of the Resource and Integration Directorate from the National Capital Region (NCR) to ensure strategic alignment between USSPACECOM and higher headquarters direction.

Represents the USSPACECOM/J8 at the highest levels of the DoW, JS, and other agencies. Advocates for, synchronizes, and defends the Commander's budget request (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process) and requirements - Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP) - submissions within the Pentagon. Provides advice and direct support to develop headquarters guidance and policy informed by interagency and JS dynamics.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with AFELM US Space Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $197200/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 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.