Senior Strategic Planner

Job Description

*** All eligible interested applicants MUST forward their 2-page resume directly to Mr. Erick Jordan at View email address on ziprecruiter.com no later than COB 29 October 2026.***

Position: Senior Strategic Planner

Series/Grade : NH-0301-III (GS 11/13 Equivalency)

Value of Position: ** 76,463 - $118,204 (without locality)

Org: DOW/USSPACECOM/J5

Location: Red Stone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Suspense: Resumes from interested candidates are due by 29 OCT 2026

PCS Entitlements: May be offered

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be offered

Telework: Situational Only

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill a Multinational Senior Strategic Planner position within the Strategy, Plans, & Policy Directorate (J5). Come join our amazing team who helps to ensure there is never a day without space!

The job is currently located in Huntsville, AL. There’s a reason the "Rocket City" consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the United States, recently earning the #1 spot from U.S. News & World Report. There is so much the Tennessee Valley region has to offer, including a booming high-tech economy, an incredibly affordable cost of living, top-rated schools, and an abundance of activities for families such as Monte Sano State Park, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, botanical gardens, and more!

Description of Position: Serves as a Multinational Senior Strategic Planner in the J5M Multinational Division. This position is responsible for

Position Responsibilities:

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• Supports USSPACECOM Battle Rhythm engagement involving Allies and Partners (A&P) including Multinational Force Operation OLYMPIC DEFENDER (MNF-OOD) and Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative-related events.
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• Advises working groups in support of A&P integration into USSPACECOM and MNF-OOD operations, plans, exercises and wargames/experiments/TTX ’s.
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• Drafts, coordinates, and presents correspondence and briefings which support USSPACECOM engagements with A&Ps. Coordinates across the USSPACECOM staff, J5 Directorate, components, as well as OSD, JCS, other Combatant Commands, and international equivalents.
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• Develops and maintains Information Management/Knowledge Management (IM/KM) processes and procedures related to A&P integration.
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• Manages inputs to USSPACECOM assessments including leveraging Artificial Intelligence tools.
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• Coordinates and provides advice across the USSPACECOM staff, J5 Directorate, components, as well as OSD, JCS, other Combatant Commands, and international equivalents.
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• Serves as an appointed Contact Officer for foreign EXO(s) and/or FLO(s) IAW DoDD 5230.20, DIAI 5230.002 and USSPACECOM Space Command Instruction 5601.01A responsible for ensuring that classified and controlled U.S. information is released or disclosed to the foreign officer in conformance with all applicable directives and guidance.
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• Performs other administrative duties as assigned by branch or division leadership
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• Complete Security Cooperation Workforce Development (SCWD) training requirements to achieve and maintain SC Practitioner certification.
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Desired Skills/Expertise:

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• Comprehensive knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and policies governing federal security programs, particularly Department of War security cooperation policy.
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• Knowledge and experience with Title 10 security cooperation authorities and appropriations.
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• Expert knowledge of security cooperation, and related legislation, policies, and practices.
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• Experience in Combatant Command security cooperation organizations, including conferences, working groups, and bilateral/multilateral engagements.
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• Skill in organizing and leading teams tasked to originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies.
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Conditions of Employment :

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• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
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• Position is a Testing Designated Position and requires drug testing.
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• Occasional travel away from regular duty location may be required.
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• May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
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**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. Erick Jordan at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. All eligible interested applicants must forward their 2-page resume directly to Erick Jordan at View email address on ziprecruiter.com no later than 29 OCT 2026