SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr