International Affairs Officer, Strategic Engagements Branch, HQ CFC S357/IA

United States Air Force

Peterson AFB, CO

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Air Force, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budgeting, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Conferences, Federal Government, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Funding, Government, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Legal, LinkedIn, Logistics, Military, Negotiation Skills, Operations Security (OPSEC), Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Publications, Regulations, Security Clearance, Security Policy, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Willing to Travel, Work From Home
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Peterson AFB, CO
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30+ days ago

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International Affairs Officer, Strategic Engagements Branch, HQ CFC S357/IA

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Summary

Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Summary

Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

03/24/2026 to 03/31/2026

Salary $91,870 to - $142,022 per year

Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step and locality pay. GS-12/13 Equivalent.

Pay scale & grade NH 3

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Peterson AFB, CO

Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

  • 0130 Foreign Affairs

Supervisory status No Security clearance Top Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

  • National security

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number SF-FY26-6F-NH-130-3-SPLASH Control number 862324300

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a International Affairs Officer for Strategic Engagements Branch to support HQ CFC S357/IA (NH-0130-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description:

Do you have experience in international foreign affairs planning, requirements, communication, logistics, elements, and functions? If so, then the United States Space Forces (USSF), HQ Combat Forces Command (CFC) is looking for you to serve as Foreign Affairs Specialist. Theres 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! Be part of history in the Americas newest service!

Ideal Candidate:

Ideal candidate will be a motivated, self-starter with the ability to comprehend a wide range of policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to international foreign affairs.

Serve as an international affairs officer in the International Affairs Directorate. Plans, formulates, coordinates, and implements DAF (Department of the Air Force), USSF (United States Space Force), and HQ CFC (Combat Forces Command) aspects of international affairs policies. Additionally, the incumbent advises and briefs commanders and government officials on international problems affecting the DAF, USSF and HQ CFC. May be called upon to represents HQ CFC in international and interdepartmental conferences and negotiations.

Background: Deep knowledge of international affairs, foreign engagement and security/foreign policy formulation with demonstrated expertise and experience in US foreign and security policy formulation and implementation. Experience and knowledge should also demonstrate expertise in the formulation or implementation of international agreements, foreign policy, U.S. posture policies, multinational/combined operations, Security Cooperation (SC) management, including operations, policies and procedures, concepts, theories, and best practices. Experience in and knowledge of the development of international agreements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), Concepts of Employment (CONEMPs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Initial Capability Documents (ICDs), Mission Area Plans (MAPs), the integrated planning process, Strategic Master Plans, the Combatant Commanders Integrated Priority List (IPL) development, US Embassy Integrated Country Strategies (ICS), DoS Joint Regional Strategy (JRS), space system acquisition process, and the directive instructions governing these processes and procedures and the skill to apply this knowledge in executing of duties. Ability to analyze and derive pertinent information from a variety of source inputs and devise solutions, conduct assessments of alternatives, determine trades between cost and capabilities, advocate for needed funding, formulate Command position and then successfully advocate for those positions. Knowledge of, and experience in multiple space mission areas, architectures and operations, and the skill to apply this knowledge in executing of duties. Ability to analyze and plan to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Masters Degree in relevant field of study required.

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.
  • Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
  • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
  • This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
  • Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
  • PCS / relocation funding is not authorized.
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 45 days per year.
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
  • Employee must meet the mandatory standards of experience and training and the desired standards of education for a Security Cooperation Work Force Development level 2 certification within two years of accepting the position.

Qualifications

The 0130 series does not have individual occupational requirements. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.

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Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPMs General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

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Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

  • Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number

  • Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended

  • Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:

  • Job title

  • Detailed duties and accomplishments

  • Employers name and address

  • Supervisors name and phone number

  • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)

  • Hours per week

  • Salary, if applicable

  • Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil Address USSF - United States Space Force Forces

1670 Space Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330

US

Next steps

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

  • Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number

  • Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended

  • Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:

  • Job title

  • Detailed duties and accomplishments

  • Employers name and address

  • Supervisors name and phone number

  • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)

  • Hours per week

  • Salary, if applicable

  • Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

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Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil Address USSF - United States Space Force Forces

1670 Space Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330

US

Next steps

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Summary

Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

03/24/2026 to 03/31/2026

Salary $91,870 to - $142,022 per year

Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step and locality pay. GS-12/13 Equivalent.

Pay scale & grade NH 3

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Peterson AFB, CO

Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

  • 0130 Foreign Affairs

Supervisory status No Security clearance Top Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

  • National security

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number SF-FY26-6F-NH-130-3-SPLASH Control number 862324300

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