# TECHNICAL ADVISOR - SPACE SECURITY & DEFENSE PROGRAM (SSDP)

Hiring organization: [Department of the Air Force Headquarters](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/department-of-the-air-force-headquarters)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/acc3bb4b-f317-4617-8421-0bab5ff20894

Listed on Department of the Air Force Headquarters's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Executive
- Location: Colorado Springs, CO
- Salary: 151662 – 209600 USD per year

## Summary

This role advises the U.S. Space Force's Space Security and Defense Program on technical strategy, threat assessment, and space protection architecture across military and intelligence operations. It suits experienced defense or intelligence professionals with deep knowledge of space systems, strong executive leadership, and the ability to influence senior national security decision-makers.

_Our summary, not Department of the Air Force Headquarters's wording._

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent engineering curriculum with calculus and advanced coursework in five of seven specified engineering science areas
- Experience leading teams to develop concepts, analyze options rigorously, and communicate recommendations to senior levels
- Experience with Intelligence Community and Department of Defense/Department of War organizations, their funding processes, acquisitions, and space operations
- Deep technical knowledge of space technologies and systems to assess methods to protect, disrupt, or defeat them
- ETM Practitioner certification

## Nice to have

- Master's degree or higher in engineering or a related scientific discipline

Apply on Department of the Air Force Headquarters's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891084200