Common Operational Picture (COP) Manager

*** All eligible interested applicants MUST forward their 2-page resume directly to Mr. Nathan Borchers at View email address on click.appcast.io no later than COB 20 November 2026. ***

Position: Common Operational Picture (COP) Manager

Series/Grade : NH-0301-III, (GS 12/13 Equivalency)

Value of Position: ** $77,293 - $118,204 (without locality)

Org: USSPACECOM, J3 (J33)

Location: USSPACECOM, Colorado Springs, CO

Suspense: Resumes from interested candidates are due by COB 20 Nov 2026

PCS Entitlements: May be offered

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be offered

Telework: Situational Only

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill the Common Operational Picture (COP) Manager position for the Global Space Operations Directorate. Come join our amazing team who helps to ensure there is never a day without space!

There’s a reason Colorado Springs has ranked in the top 10 U.S. cities to live for the past several years. There is so much the Pikes Peak Region has to offer including beautiful mountain views, an abundance of recreational activities, good economic growth, top-rated schools, and lots of activities for families such as parks, museums, zoos, and more!

Description of Position: Serves as the COP Manager for the Global Space Operations Directorate (J3). Responsible for the day-to-day management of the USSPACECOM Common Operational Picture.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages COP architecture and data tools to provide near real-time situational awareness for senior governmental and military leaders.
• Performs emergency troubleshooting of network protocols and software programs to minimize operational downtime for mission-critical command nodes.
• Participates in planning conferences to ensure COP operational and exercise capabilities meet training requirements for globally integrated military operations and exercises.
• Synchronizes and disseminates critical track data and reports to global consumers while ensuring CJCS compliance through rigorous quality assurance and statistical modeling through GCCS-J.
• Utilizes GCCS-J and MAVEN Smart Systems (MSS) software tools to filter and highlight significant threat events, ensuring real-time situational awareness across the global operating environment.
• Is the technical specialist in geospatial technologies, applying near real-time data across air, land, maritime, and space domains to support force management and decision-making. Utilizes Joint Operations Center tools to develop a comprehensive global threat and operational picture.

Desired Skills/Expertise:

• Mastery knowledge of CJCS and USSPACECOM data management procedures, Command and Control fundamental doctrine, Joint Command Structure and USSPACECOM mission areas.
• Knowledge of data management principles, concepts, tools, and procedures (e.g., data administration, data back- up/recovery, disposal, standardization, synchronization, etc.) sufficient to manage the collection, handling, manipulation, and dissemination of large amounts of operational data.
• Skill in manipulating computer systems, applications, and equipment designed to capture, store, analyze, and display operational and environmental data related to global positioning (e.g., GCCS-J, COP, common tactical picture (CTP), etc.) in order to better understand spatial patterns and relationships.
• Ability to stay informed on rapidly changing technology, to evaluate operational impacts to command and control capabilities, and to craft recommendations and guidance for data network operations satisfying both organization and customer requirements under conditions of urgency and pressure.
• Ability to focus on a variety of shifting and/or developing events absorbing and synthesizing high volumes of data and procedures from a variety of sources to provide multi-domain battle space awareness.
• Previous experience as a COP Manager is highly desired.

Qualification Requirements: **Refer to OPM Qualification Standards for information on required position series/education requirements at:

• Experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent).

Conditions of Employment :

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Position requires drug testing
• 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. Nathan Borchers at View email address on click.appcast.io. All eligible interested applicants must forward their resume directly to Mr. Nathan Borchers at View email address on click.appcast.io COB 20 Nov 2026.