# OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Hiring organization: [Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/air-force-elements-u-s-special-operations-command)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/8cf19054-7845-41f2-9e5f-0a0a6a890695

Listed on Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Management
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas
- Salary: 90925 – 118204 USD per year

## Summary

This federal role oversees complex operations support, logistics, acquisitions, and training programs for a major military organization, requiring senior-level coordination across multiple directorates and extensive government relationships. It suits experienced operations professionals with deep knowledge of defense systems, budgeting, and special operations who can manage multiyear programs and work independently in challenging environments.

_Our summary, not Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command's wording._

## Skills named

Logistics Management, Program Management, Systems Design

## Required

- One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent
- Expert knowledge of Special Tactics advanced operations and procedures
- Knowledge of defense budget systems including FYDP, MFP, BES, and POM
- Understanding of joint service, governmental, and civil sector organizational functions
- Leadership and complex decision-making experience
- Ability to coordinate work across multiple directorates
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to handle freefall or static line parachuting, underwater operations, weapons/explosives handling as mission requires

## Nice to have

- FAA Class III flight physical if commander requires

Apply on Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890518600