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Chief, Cyber Strategy and Policy, Mission Delta 6

United States Space Force Forces ยท Department of the Air Force
๐Ÿ“ Colorado Springs, Colorado NH-3 $90,961 - $140,616/yr
Posted: Mar 31, 2026 Deadline: Apr 7, 2026 (Closes in 3 days days left)

About This Position

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Qualifications

The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.

Major Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a Chief for Cyber Strategy and Policy, Mission Delta 6 (NH-2210-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: As the lead strategist, you will be the architect of our organization's future, establishing and leading the comprehensive framework for all strategic planning.

You will work directly with the Commander to translate high-level intent into the core strategic guidance documents that will direct our path forward.

Your primary function will be to analyze, distill, and advise senior leadership on national and higher headquarters strategies, synthesizing complex information into concise, actionable recommendations. This is a premier role for a strategist who wants to directly influence an organization's direction and represent its interests at the highest levels. In this position, you will craft and align our authoritative Cyber Warfare policy, ensuring our guidance is synchronized with mission partners and national directives.

You will move beyond theory to implementation by creating the metrics and objectives used to measure progress toward strategic goals, providing leadership with actionable insights to optimize resource allocation. As our representative in key strategy and policy discussions, you will build critical relationships and advocate for our priorities across inter-agency working groups. This role is ideal for an experienced policy writer looking to own the entire lifecycle of strategy, from development and documentation to advocacy and execution.

Ideal Candidate: Strong background in Cyberspace operations, policies, and governance; understanding and familiarity with US Government, USCYBERCOM, and Department of the Air Force Cyber policies, guidance, and doctrine, understanding and familiarity with the Joint Planning Process Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Ability to develop, integrate, and operationalize strategic guidance, campaign plans, and enterprise objectives aligned to HHQ and national-level strategies, including establishment of measurable goals, milestones, and assessment frameworks.

  1. Knowledge of policy formulation processes and governance structures, with the ability to draft, coordinate, adjudicate, and publish cyber warfare policy and authoritative guidance consistent with HHQ directives, mission partner agreements, and compliance requirements.
  2. Skill in analyzing complex guidance (e.g., national security, DoD/DAF/USSF, and COCOM strategies), distilling implications, assessing risk, and producing senior-leader decision support products (briefings, executive summaries, courses of action).
  3. Ability to represent the Delta with credibility across HHQ, interagency, joint, and mission partner forums; build consensus; negotiate outcomes; and influence strategy/policy decisions across organizational boundaries. Skill in designing and applying performance measures (KPIs, MOEs/MOPs), building assessment plans, and using data-driven approaches to monitor progress, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions to achieve strategic ends.
  4. Ability to communicate complex strategic and technical concepts clearly through executive-level writing and briefings, including preparation of strategy documents, policy memoranda, read-aheads, and staff packages for senior leader approval.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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 OPM's 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.

Additional Information

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How to Apply

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Required Documents

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 Employer's name and address Supervisor's 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Chief, Cyber Strategy and Policy, Mission Delta 6 position at United States Space Force Forces?
The salary range for this position is $90,961 - $140,616/yr. This is a NH-3 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Chief, Cyber Strategy and Policy, Mission Delta 6 job located?
This position is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Apr 7, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Top Secret clearance is required.
What does NH-3 mean?
NH-3 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.