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CURRENT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

U.S. Northern Command · Department of the Air Force

Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Salary
$109,246–$142,022/year
Grade
13
Work location
Telework eligible · Peterson AFB, Colorado
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Apply by
Oct 9, 2026
Category
Miscellaneous Administration And Program

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Summary

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Duties

The primary purpose of this position: To conduct NORAD & USNORTHCOM missions, focused on Defense Support of Civil Authorities and Homeland Defense. Incumbent will possess the ability to conduct a full spectrum of DSCA and HD; including coordination, mission assignments, orders and feedback from key partners and collection, analysis, assessment and characterization of events within USNORTHCOM mission sets. Incumbent is responsible for developing shared situational awareness with a full spectrum of mission partners, making joint readiness level and assessment recommendations, and' advising and assisting leadership in the execution of all operational matters and procedures. The incumbent is fully prepared and trained to assume the additional responsibilities required in response to Homeland Defense, Civil Support, and Security Cooperation missions. Duties: Conducts USNORTHCOM missions of Homeland Defense (HD), and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA), and security cooperation, to defend and secure national interests. As a current operations analyst, the employee makes characterization inputs and recommendations, in conjunction with USNORTHCOM J3 and in close association with key partners. Participates in the full scope of JOC Involved exercises. Acts as a primary information resource to the Combatant Commander and higher decision making levels on command missions.

How you will be evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

About this listing

U.S. Northern Command has 6 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Peterson AFB, Colorado. See all U.S. Northern Command listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $109,246 to $142,022 a year. That covers GS-13 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 7 days, from Oct 2, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Among currently open Miscellaneous Administration and Program postings, the typical advertised window is about 12 days. As of Oct 6, 2026, it closes in 3 days.

Who can apply: current competitive-service federal employees, federal employees eligible for career transition programs, current excepted-service federal employees and 6 other groups. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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