Federal

Lead Operation & Strategic Analyst, Mission Delta 3

United States Space Force Forces ยท Department of the Air Force
๐Ÿ“ Colorado Springs, Colorado NH-3 $90,961 - $140,616/yr
Posted: Mar 11, 2026 Deadline: Apr 8, 2026 (Closes in 4 days days left)

About This Position

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Qualifications

The 0343 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Major Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a Lead Operation & Strategic Analyst to support Mission Delta 3 (NH-0343-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: Conduct complex studies to determine the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of programs, processes and operations within MD 3. Develop and refine performance metrics, dashboards, and analytical models to monitor MD 3 program outcomes.

Identify performance gaps and risks associated, and recommend process improvement and risk mitigation. Conduct cost-benefit and root-cause analyses to enable understanding and support commander decision making. Support development, execution, and refinement of strategic plans, organizational goals, and long-range initiatives, ensuring creation of operational approaches and actionable goals.

Analyze organizational structure, workforce requirements, and resource allocations to improve mission accomplishment, recommending changes to increase efficiency. Lead process improvement efforts using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or business process re-engineering. Draft or revise policies, SOPs, TTPs and governance documents to improve unit effectiveness.

Collect, interpret, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources to ensure the organization is doing the right things, and doing things effectively. Prepare reports, white papers, and briefings for senior leaders. Develop models and decision-support tools to inform planning and operations, and resource decisions.

Ensure data integrity and provide insights that influence organizational priorities. Serve as a trusted advisor to unit leadership and staff directorates. Facilitate working groups, organizational planning teams, and problem solving sessions.

Provide guidance and recommendations on operations, policy interpretation and implementation, and unit challenges. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. Lead or support major projects and studies from planning through execution.

Develop plans, timelines and milestones, risk assessments, and resource requirements to support MD 3 priorities and long range planning. Monitor progress, identify risk and recommend mitigations. Ensure projects align with strategic goals and unit priorities.

Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Mastery of analytical methods, program evaluation techniques, and organizational assessment tools.

  1. Ability to independently lead complex studies and present findings to senior leadership.
  2. Strong communication skills for writing reports, delivering briefings, and facilitating discussions.
  3. Skill in data analysis, visualization, and interpretation.
  4. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with management, program managers, coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative work environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

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

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

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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 Lead Operation & Strategic Analyst, Mission Delta 3 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 Lead Operation & Strategic Analyst, Mission Delta 3 job located?
This position is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
The 0343 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
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 8, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Sensitive Compartmented Information 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.