SUPERVISORY CHILD AND YOUTH SPECIALIST

United States Space Force; Aurora (CO); Remote; USD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Space Force seeks a seasoned supervisor to lead the Child and Youth Services Flight within the Force Support Squadron. The role directs support services essential to mission readiness and family well-being.

You will plan, organize, and oversee activities; manage APF and NAF staff; coordinate with installation and DoD partners; ensure operations meet regulatory and fiscal requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading military or civilian staff preferred.
• Knowledge of DoD regulations and force support functions.
• Ability to coordinate across base organizations and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee the Child and Youth Services Flight.
• Direct, coordinate, and supervise APF/NAF staff and subordinate supervisors.
• Advise staff on policies and directives from higher-level management.
• Represent the squadron with installation and DoD-wide partners.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Operations planning

Staff management

Job description

• Hiring Agency: United States Space Force

Key Responsibilities

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the Child and Youth Services Flight activities assigned to the Force Support Squadron. Provides focus and direction for support services contributing to the mission readiness, resilience and well-being of the military force and family members. Duties: Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Child and Youth Services Flight.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities of APF and NAF Personnel. Directs,coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher level management or headquarters. Represents the Force Support Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other base organizations, senior leadership, squadron commanders, and representatives from other military services, Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, and related civilian organizations regarding services provided.

Establishes, defines, and implements requirements for child and youth services programs to ensure operations are in line with regulatory and fiscal requirements, support goals, and mission requirements.

Requirements & Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

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

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $76463 – $118204/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

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