OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command

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 · Management

$90,925 – $118,204

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

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. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

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