Mission Integration Specialist

*** All eligible interested applicants MUST forward their 2-page resume directly to Mr. Axelrod at benjamin.axelrod@usspacecom no later than COB 30 September 2026.***

Position: Mission Integration Specialist

Series/Grade: NH-0343-III (GS-12/13 equivalency)

Value of Position: **$92,868 – $142,022 (including locality)

Org: U.S. Space Command Joint Fires Element

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Suspense: Resumes from interested candidates are due by COB 30 Sept 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 a Mission Integration Specialist NH-0343-III position.

Come join our amazing team who helps 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: Searching for a self-motivated individual to synchronize the USSPACECOM joint targeting cycle, from targeting guidance to assessment, and provide the link between joint fires plans and operations across all event horizons that cross areas of responsibility or that directly support USSPACECOM objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide joint targeting expertise in support of strategic and operational planning and execution in USSPACECOM mission areas to create multi-domain effects on targets to achieve CCMD objectives.
• Lead the USSPACECOM targeting process through collaboration, working groups and boards.
• Prepare and deliver written, targeting specific products and oral presentations such as operation order appendixes, briefings and training sessions with other staff functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey operational information.

Desired Skills/Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of joint war fighting doctrine, unified combatant command structure, and global command and control constructs with application to joint targeting doctrine and operations.
• Comprehensive understating of the Join Planning Process (JPP) and the six step targeting cycle which enables substantive contribution to operational planning teams.
• Ability to develop and coordinate doctrinal targeting products, within the targeting community of interest, to support working groups and decision boards.
• Ability to independently execute projects and/or studies within established time constraints.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; articulate complex issues; and maintain good working relations.
• Ability to lead study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Position requires a TS/SCI security clearance to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• Selectee will be required to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.
• Drug testing required
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.

**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. Benjamin Axelrod at 719-554-1375. All eligible interested applicants must forward their 2-page resume directly to Mr. Axelrod at benjamin.axelrod@usspacecom.mil no later than COB 30 Sept 2026.