Senior Technical Advisor & DC Liaison, Space Command

U.S. Space Command; Washington; Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 164,000; Full time

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PCS Entitlements

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Telework: Situational

Job summary

U.S. Space Command is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor (USSPACECOM/J8 Washington Liaison Office LNO) to advise the Director on capability and resource management. The role acts as the Washington liaison, coordinating with DoW, OSW, JS, NRO, and other agencies to align priorities and funding.

The candidate will advocate for budget requests, shape briefings for OSW/JS, and monitor congressional deliberations. This is a high-responsibility, interagency liaison position based in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• At least a bachelor's degree; master's preferred.
• 5+ years of experience at a higher level in performing major duties.
• 2+ years of Combatant Command or Joint Staff experience recommended.
• Knowledge of large, complex organizations and space operations is required.
• Understanding of planning, programming, and budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Advise Director, Resource and Integration Directorate and liaison within NCR.
• Support J8 advocacy, develop concise POM/Program Review briefs for OSW/JS.
• Coordinate with JFRC, IPL, CGA and PPBE deliverables.
• Navigate JFRC to route critical operational requirements for space capabilities.
• Collaborate with Space Force S5/S8 on space operational requirements.;Present program statuses to senior leaders.

Skills

Experience 5+ years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree desired

Joint Staff/Combatant Command exposure

Budget/PPBE familiarity

Interagency liaison

Public speaking/briefings

Space systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

U.S. Space Command is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor (USSPACECOM/J8 Washington Liaison Office LNO) to advise the Director on capability and resource management. The role acts as the Washington liaison, coordinating with DoW, OSW, JS, NRO, and other agencies to align priorities and funding.

The candidate will advocate for budget requests, shape briefings for OSW/JS, and monitor congressional deliberations. This is a high-responsibility, interagency liaison position based in Washington, DC.