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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL is searching for a Range Scheduling Specialist for SLD 45/1 ROPS (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Are you ready to be at the heart of space launch operations, where precision, adaptability, and quick decision-making define success? We're looking for a Real-Time Scheduling Specialist who thrives in high-stakes environments and can orchestrate the seamless integration of launch, maintenance, test, and airspace operations. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in supporting the most advanced and diverse space missions in the world. This isn't just a job-it's a mission. As a Real-Time Scheduling Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of space operations, ensuring the success of some of the most critical and cutting-edge missions in the world. If you're ready to make an impact and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate must possess real-time scheduling expertise with proficiency in coordinating and deconflicting instrumentation assets for DoD, Government, and Civil customers, supported by comprehensive knowledge at all organizational levels of regulations governing airspace and range operations. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities are essential for assessing complex range resource requirements, identifying solution impacts, and making quick decisions during equipment failures or operational challenges.
The role requires air traffic control experience, including Restricted/Special Use Airspace advisory functions and Day-of-Launch Military Radar Unit duties, along with meticulous operational documentation skills for facility logs, equipment outages, Notices to Airmen, and airfield advisories. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional customer coordination abilities to analyze range user requests, resolve conflicts, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction while adapting to diverse, technologically complex operational environments.
A Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Air Traffic Management, or related field is preferred (equivalent military/civilian experience considered), with FAA Air Traffic Control certification and airspace operations or range scheduling experience, particularly in space launch operations. Technical proficiency in scheduling software and Microsoft Office Suite is required, complemented by strong communication skills for conveying complex information to diverse stakeholders, proven teamwork abilities in high-pressure environments, meticulous attention to detail, proactive leadership qualities, and a mission-oriented mindset supporting national security objectives. Security clearance eligibility and willingness to work extended hours in high-tempo operational environments are additional requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Thorough knowledge of range technical systems to understand all aspects of operational and test programs conducted on the Ranges.
2. Knowledge of Range safety regulations, Universal Documentation System, launch criteria, range clearance requirements, meteorological requirements data processing and analysis techniques, FAA regulations, administrative procedures and directives.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, techniques, processes and policies for scheduling Eastern Range and DoD Major Range and Test Facility Bases (MRTFB) utilization and ability to operate in a real-world/real-time operational environment; and necessary knowledge of scheduling requirements for joint launch operations and airspace management/flight operations activities.
4. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and coordinate work in order to respond to dynamically evolving events and constantly changing deadlines in a dynamic missile/space launch environment. Ability to apply technical, statistical and economic principles in evaluating utilization requirements versus available resources to identify/recommend effective solutions.
5. Practical knowledge of electronic and engineering principles, concepts and theories as applied to capabilities and limitations of range equipment, instrumentation and sensor systems, scientific data collection equipment, weapons support systems, telecommunications systems and frequency management.
6. Ability to establish and develop professional relationships and effective oral, written and electronic communication with high-ranking military officials, industry corporate executives, engineers and scientists, etc.
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Conditions of employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
Resumes are to be limited to no more than 5 pages. Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications are received.
May be subject to recall during other than normal duty hours and may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft within CONUS or to downrange sites in the performance of Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY).
PCS/Relocation funding is available.
This is a key position. In the event of war or national emergency this position must perform duties to support an assigned AF mission. Incumbent must be screened and removed from recall status
As a staff position not directly involved in the control and separation of aircraft, incumbent of this position is not covered by the special retirement provisions or premium pay provisions for Air Traffic Controllers.
Related experience in an operational launch, instrumentation technical application environment or air space management, is highly desirable but not required.
May perform other administrative or technical support tasks to facilitate Flight operations.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework".

Qualifications
The 0301 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.
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. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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