Name: Resources to reach your potential
Uploaded: 2022-12-08T22:51:21.785Z
Description: As a Guardian, dedication, balance and purpose are all part of a day's work.

Performs vital tasks to assist in rocket launches and space flight operations.

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Space Systems Operator

Technology

Logistics

With any mission, there are many moving parts and info coming from dozens (if not hundreds) of sources across the globe and stratosphere. The All-source Intelligence Analyst’s duty is to collect and dissect raw data and assess viable intelligence across various sources. They evaluate and ensure all intelligence activities are accurate and optimized to carry out each mission from early development to completion. 

All Source Intelligence Analyst

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Intelligence

Many of our country’s greatest threats reside in cyberspace as bad actors try to extract critical information unseen to the untrained eye. Intelligence Analysts are expertly trained to identify, target and decipher these complex problems to ensure intelligence operations are accurate, efficient and secure from outside threats. Their critical thinking is vital in deciphering time-sensitive information to support our global operations and key decision makers.

Intelligence Analyst

Extracts and analyzes foreign communications through electromagnetic emissions.

Signals Intelligence Analyst

Supervises and develops intelligence to analyze targets and assess threats.

Targeting Analyst

Analyzes satellite imagery to identify unusual activity and deter threats.

Geospatial Intelligence Analyst

Engineering

Our defense relies on cybersecurity across a multitude of advanced computers and softwares. Military satellites, missile guidance and ground combat — it’s all connected and must be secured from every angle possible. It’s our Cyber Operations specialist’s job to protect our cyber operations across four key specialties: defense, radio frequency and satellite communications, systems, and networks. They assess and report vulnerabilities, repair and install client systems, and protect our network infrastructure to ensure missions and communications run efficiently.

Cyber Operations 

In order for us to complete our missions, our technology simply cannot fail. Covering a wide range of specialties ranging from aeronautical and computer systems to flight test and mechanical, Astronautical Engineers provide advanced skills and knowledge of their particular specialties. Responsible for everything from the planning to implementation of their projects, these experts are essential to the success of operations all over the world.

Officer

Aeronautical Engineer 

Leadership

Astronautical Engineer

Protects our intelligence across the full spectrum of military operations.

Intelligence Officer

The safety and success of our Guardians depend upon having what they need when they need it. And it’s up to Acquisition Managers to develop the structures and train their staff to make it all happen. From implementing engineering to securing final shipping, they oversee all aspects of the process to ensure the necessary equipment and supplies get where they need to be anywhere in the world.

Acquisition Manager

Ensures the effectiveness of cyberspace operations, from planning missions to supervising satellite communications.

Cyberspace Effects Operations Officer

In order for us to complete our missions, our technology simply cannot fail. Covering a wide range of specialties ranging from astronautical and computer systems to flight test and mechanical, Human Factors Engineer/Human Systems Integration provide advanced skills and knowledge of their particular specialties. Responsible for everything from the planning to implementation of their projects, these experts are essential to the success of operations all over the world.

Human Factors Engineer/Human Systems Integration

In order for us to complete our missions, our technology simply cannot fail. Covering a wide range of specialties ranging from astronautical and computer systems to flight test and mechanical, Mechanical Engineers provide advanced skills and knowledge of their particular specialties. Responsible for everything from the planning to implementation of their projects, these experts are essential to the success of operations all over the world.

Mechanical Engineer Officer 

Become a pioneer in the protection of our planeta In order for us to complete our missions, our technology simply cannot fail. Covering a wide range of specialties ranging from astronautical and computer systems to flight test and mechanical, Project/General Engineer provide advanced skills and knowledge of their particular specialties. Responsible for everything from the planning to implementation of their projects, these experts are essential to the success of operations all over the world.

Electrical/Electronic Engineer

In order for us to complete our missions, our technology simply cannot fail. Covering a wide range of specialties ranging from aeronautical and computer systems to flight test and mechanical, Computer Systems Engineers provide advanced skills and knowledge of their particular specialties. Responsible for everything from the planning to implementation of their projects, these experts are essential to the success of operations all over the world.

Computer Systems Engineer

In order for us to complete our missions, our technology simply cannot fail. Covering a wide range of specialties ranging from astronautical and computer systems to flight test and mechanical, Aeronautical Engineers provide advanced skills and knowledge of their particular specialties. Responsible for everything from the planning to implementation of their projects, these experts are essential to the success of operations all over the world.

Plans, organizes and directs space operations.

Space Operations Officer

A Guardian’s success depends on having access to the world’s best space capabilities. It is acquisitions’ job to lead diverse teams to ensure a smooth delivery of our nation’s most-advanced space and defense capabilities. From satellite systems to top-of-the-line communication equipment, they oversee and coordinate every step of the way.

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Acquisitions 

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Acquisitions

Managing, sustaining and improving our space defense takes detailed support at every level. Administration works with directors and leaders of different departments and organizations to help them manage their workload, completing each mission and overcoming every obstacle as efficiently as possible.

Administration

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The digital arena is constantly being contested, and our Information Technology department works to keep all our vital intelligence information secure, confidential and available. They work with specialized software and hardware systems across the globe to protect our cyberspace systems and infrastructure from domestic and international threats.

Information Technology

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Contracting ensures we get the best value for every purchase and assist in every aspect of the process. They prepare, negotiate and grant contracts to vendors across every department and partnering organization of the Space Force. This includes acquiring vital aerospace supplies such as electronics, satellites and missiles systems as well as commercial products necessary for the day-to-day operations of our military bases.

Contracting

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Oversees the full spectrum of space operations to improve tracking and communications.

Civilian Careers Space Operations

Space Operations

No matter the operation or conflict, properly interpreting and managing intel gives the Space Force the ultimate competitive advantage. As part of our team, Intelligence specializes in analyzing raw data and its usability to fulfill mission requirements. Additionally, these specialists report and distribute information for key mission components to help Airmen get the information they need to remain protected and aware of foreseeable threats.

In modern warfare, technology can’t just be effective, it has to be fail safe. And Developmental Engineering makes sure all our hardware and software are safe against intrusion, whether by combat or cyberspace attack. Covering an array of specialties from aeronautical to mechanical, their skills and knowledge to plan and implement projects are absolutely integral to national security and successful mission completion.

Developmental Engineering

Develops and organizes engineering processes across aeronautical, computer and mechanical systems.

Science & Engineering

Develops and coordinates programs to meet mission objectives and improve performance.

Program Management

Every department of the Space Force requires a sense of financial acumen to run smoothly, making sure every dollar spent makes sense. Financial Management helps to establish control in assessing our purchases and ensuring funds are available.

Financial Management

From satellites and GPS-tracking technology to missile guidance systems, cyberspace operations remain a vital component to our space operations. It’s an environment unde constant threat of intrusion, and our Cybersecurity department helps us stay protected every step of the way, staying vigilant across all cyber operations to ensure missions are well protected, planned and executed.

Cybersecurity

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Military

Receive hands-on job training and college credits.

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Benefits

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Benefits to accelerate your future—in uniform and out

Our salaries for civilian employees compare well within the employment marketplace. All are based on years of expertise, job title and station location.

The Space Force offers Guardians and their families top-of-the-line, low-rate insurance plans, each with comprehensive medical and dental care at military or civilian facilities. Additionally, we provide full pay and allowances for sick days and life insurance.

The Space Force offers immediate coverage through a tiered Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), which includes a basic benefits plan, Social Security and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). 

The Space Force values a strong balance between work, family and other responsibilities. Therefore, 40-hour workweeks are the norm, and we maximize the use of remote work. Your work schedule will be predictable, yet flexible, giving you time to handle your personal needs as they arise. 

Civilian Benefits 

Guardians defend our country and freedom to operate in space, keeping it secure and accessible for military space power and new waves of innovation. Explore their day-to-day lives and what goes into operating the world’s most-advanced space power.

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Competitive Salary

Insurance

Retirement

Work-life Balance

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A day in the life of those who protect everyday life.

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