Military Deception Planning Specialist

Summary

*** All eligible interested applicants MUST forward their 2-page resume directly to LTC Timothy Stewart at timothy.stewart.26@usspacecom.mil no later than COB 13 November 2026. ***

Position: Military Deception Planning Specialist,

Series/Grade: NH-0301-III, (GS 12/13 Equivalency)

Value of Position: 84 $ 76,463-$118,204 (without locality)

Org: USSPACECOM/J3

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Suspense: Resumes from interested candidates are due by COB 13 Nov 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 Military Deception Planning Specialist for the Global Space Operations Directorate. Come join our amazing team who helps to 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: Serves as the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) MILDEC Program Manager/Planner to plan, organize, resource and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of assigned USSPACECOM program(s).

Position Responsibilities:

• Conducts planning, resourcing, evaluation, analysis, and investigation of Military Deception (MILDEC) in support of USSPACECOM Information Operations (IO).
• Serves as the Command MILDEC program manager, delegated responsibility, and authority to formulate and integrate policy and planning to integrate MILDEC for USSPACECOM operations in support of national objectives.
• Analyzes and determines the intent of current policy statements to formulate USSPACECOM MILDEC concepts and policy, and reviews USSPACECOM’s Operational Plans (OPLANS) and Contingency Plans (CONPLANS) for legality, suitability, feasibility, technical accuracy, adequacy, risk, and integration of MILDEC content.
• The incumbent writes or edits regulations, policies, guidelines and procedures amplifying or implementing DoD and Joint Chief of Staff (JCS) policy.
• Ensures the security, appropriateness, accuracy, and dissemination of all operational procedures and guidelines.

Desired Skills/Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge and staff planning, execution and monitoring of Joint military and space operations at the tactical through operational levels gained through well rounded experience.
• Expert knowledge of MILDEC regulatory requirements, regulations and directives with knowledge of long-range priorities, objectives and Unified Command management plan of USSPACECOM and to serve as a technical authority on MILDEC issues of interface and overlap.
• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of military deception to include the appropriate application of MILDEC tactics, techniques, and procedures to the planning and execution of military operations at all levels.
• Mastery level knowledge of information operations core, supporting, and related capabilities IO, MISO, OPSEC, EW, CO, civil affairs, combat camera, public affairs, and defense support to public diplomacy) with knowledge of the other core, supporting, and related Information Related Capabilities (IRCs) and competencies to assist USSPACECOM planners as required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of service and joint military doctrine supporting the complete spectrum of military operations

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• 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 LTC Timothy Stewart at timothy.stewart.26@usspacecom.mil and Mr. Paul Barboa at paul.barboa@usspacecom.mil. All eligible interested applicants must forward their 2-page resume directly to LTC Timothy Stewart at timothy.stewart.26@usspacecom.mil no later than COB 13 NOV 2026.

Job Description

*** All eligible interested applicants MUST forward their 2-page resume directly to LTC Timothy Stewart at timothy.stewart.26@usspacecom.mil no later than COB 13 November 2026. ***

Position: Military Deception Planning Specialist,

Series/Grade: NH-0301-III, (GS 12/13 Equivalency)

Value of Position: 84 $ 76,463-$118,204 (without locality)

Org: USSPACECOM/J3

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Suspense: Resumes from interested candidates are due by COB 13 Nov 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 Military Deception Planning Specialist for the Global Space Operations Directorate. Come join our amazing team who helps to 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: Serves as the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) MILDEC Program Manager/Planner to plan, organize, resource and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of assigned USSPACECOM program(s).

Position Responsibilities:

• Conducts planning, resourcing, evaluation, analysis, and investigation of Military Deception (MILDEC) in support of USSPACECOM Information Operations (IO).
• Serves as the Command MILDEC program manager, delegated responsibility, and authority to formulate and integrate policy and planning to integrate MILDEC for USSPACECOM operations in support of national objectives.
• Analyzes and determines the intent of current policy statements to formulate USSPACECOM MILDEC concepts and policy, and reviews USSPACECOM’s Operational Plans (OPLANS) and Contingency Plans (CONPLANS) for legality, suitability, feasibility, technical accuracy, adequacy, risk, and integration of MILDEC content.
• The incumbent writes or edits regulations, policies, guidelines and procedures amplifying or implementing DoD and Joint Chief of Staff (JCS) policy.
• Ensures the security, appropriateness, accuracy, and dissemination of all operational procedures and guidelines.

Desired Skills/Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge and staff planning, execution and monitoring of Joint military and space operations at the tactical through operational levels gained through well rounded experience.
• Expert knowledge of MILDEC regulatory requirements, regulations and directives with knowledge of long-range priorities, objectives and Unified Command management plan of USSPACECOM and to serve as a technical authority on MILDEC issues of interface and overlap.
• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of military deception to include the appropriate application of MILDEC tactics, techniques, and procedures to the planning and execution of military operations at all levels.
• Mastery level knowledge of information operations core, supporting, and related capabilities IO, MISO, OPSEC, EW, CO, civil affairs, combat camera, public affairs, and defense support to public diplomacy) with knowledge of the other core, supporting, and related Information Related Capabilities (IRCs) and competencies to assist USSPACECOM planners as required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of service and joint military doctrine supporting the complete spectrum of military operations

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• 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 LTC Timothy Stewart at timothy.stewart.26@usspacecom.mil and Mr. Paul Barboa at paul.barboa@usspacecom.mil. All eligible interested applicants must forward their 2-page resume directly to LTC Timothy Stewart at timothy.stewart.26@usspacecom.mil no later than COB 13 NOV 2026.