*** All eligible interested applicants MUST forward their 2-page resume directly to CDR Jason Brown at jason.brown.185@usspacecom.mil no later than COB 2 September 2026.***
Position: Supervisory Information Technology Specialist
Series/Grade: NH-2210-04
Value of Position: ** $106,382 - $162,672 (without locality)
Org: USSPACECOM/J6
Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Suspense: Resumes from interested candidates are due by COB 2 Sep 2026
PCS Entitlements: May be offered
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be offered
Telework: Situational Only
The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) in Huntsville, AL is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill the Current Operations Branch Chief for the Operations Division, Cyber Superiority Directorate. Come join our amazing team who helps to ensure there is never a day without space!
There’s a reason Huntsville consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the United States, frequently topping national lists. Known as "Rocket City," the region blends high-tech innovation with rich Southern hospitality. The area offers an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living and a booming economy driven by the aerospace and defense sectors. Residents enjoy top-rated public schools, and the area provides an abundance of outdoor recreational activities, from hiking and biking on Monte Sano Mountain to enjoying the Tennessee River. Families can also take advantage of incredible local attractions like the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, the Huntsville Botanical Garden, and various local museums.
Description of Position: Serves as a key program administrator, branch chief, and first-level supervisor within Headquarters United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Systems (C4) & Cyber Directorate (J6). The incumbent provides the critical planning, organizing, directing, and supervisory control necessary to deliver space combat power and defend U.S. vital interests. Responsible for leading supervisory and non-supervisory employees, developing multi-disciplinary solutions to highly complex C4 IT problems, and fulfilling authoritative program objectives where 51% or more of the duty time is in direct support of defense acquisition positions.
Position Responsibilities:
- Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the branch, establishing the policies, procedures, metrics, and long-term vision necessary to evaluate mission accomplishment and meet C4 Information Technology enterprise objectives.
- Exercises comprehensive supervisory personnel management at least 25% of the time, to include planning and scheduling work, evaluating subordinate performance, resolving employee grievances, mentoring, recommending personnel actions, and identifying training needs to improve work quality.
- Represents the J6 organization at higher echelons, participating in conferences, delivering professional presentations, and establishing effective working relationships to integrate operations with outside organizations and external stakeholders.
- Serves as the primary action officer for complex C4 and cyber projects, conducting research, analyzing strategic courses of action, and providing technical assistance to ensure products are fully compatible with overarching Joint Force initiatives.
- Evaluates resource requirements and identifies the need for organizational priority shifts, negotiating and integrating Command interests across diverse military components and partner organizations to deter conflict and defeat aggression.
Desired Skills/Expertise:
- Expert knowledge of IT policies, principles, concepts, guidance, and methodologies pertaining to Data Management, IT Planning and Resources, Cyberspace Operations, Cyberspace Assurance, and IT Customer Support.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, and organizational structures of the DoD, Joint Staff, and Combatant Commands to provide authoritative staff guidance on branch financial, budget, and human resource practices.
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, operational impacts of cyber lapses, and risk management/mitigation processes required to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems.
- Proven leadership ability to plan, organize, and adjust work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet demanding program requirements and objectives within available resources.
- Exceptional ability to solve broad organizational issues, implement long-range strategic plans across components, foster a cooperative teamwork environment, and communicate complex concepts tactfully and with technical accuracy.
- Working knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, practices, and procedures.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Position requires drug testing
- Occasional travel away from regular duty location may be required.
- May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
**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 CDR Jason Brown, jason.brown.185@usspacecom.mil. All eligible interested applicants must forward their 2-page resume directly to CDR Jason Brown at jason.brown.185@usspacecom.mil by 2 Sep 26.
