Space Systems Command (SSC), Los Angeles AFB - On Site - Full-Time
SummaryGC2IT seeks a highly skilled and mission-driven Program Manager / International Cooperations Specialist to support the Space Systems Command (SSC) / International Affairs (IA) Capabilities Division. The role integrates international cooperative engagement with critical space acquisition programs across mission domains including Space Domain Awareness, Battle Management C3, SATCOM, PNT, Missile Warning/Tracking, and Assured Access to Space. This position requires a unique blend of program management acumen, international policy fluency, and technical understanding of space capabilities to enhance U.S. space integration with global allies.
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct detailed analysis of existing international cooperative agreements for relevance to SSC Program Executive Office (PEO) mission sets.
- Develop actionable analytical products assessing alignment between agreements and SSC space mission integration needs.
- Assist in drafting new international cooperative agreements and exceptions to the National Disclosure Policy (NDP-1).
- Manage international agreement staffing, tracking, and CRM (comment resolution matrix) inputs and updates.
- Support internal and external data calls and RFIs to enable timely and informed agreement development.
- Facilitate classified and unclassified documentation coordination across USSF, SAF/IA, Air Force, and interagency partners.
- Support preparation, coordination, and execution of international visits, Key Leader Engagements (KLEs), forums, IPEDs, and working groups.
- Capture and disseminate detailed engagement notes and summaries, including those from classified events.
- Provide secured facility support when required for hosting engagements.
- Analyze potential integration paths and capability synergies with international partner systems.
- Identify technology gaps and opportunities to leverage international programs in support of future warfighter needs.
- Translate complex technical documents into accessible materials for international cooperation deliverables.
- Plan and execute tasks for international working groups (e.g., CAWG, OWG, SATCOM WGs).
- Create schedules, agendas, briefings, white papers, and capture minutes.
- Represent SSC/IA at domestic and international events, delivering briefings and advancing group objectives.
- Liaise between SSC/IA and USSF/S5P to ensure alignment with strategic guidance, posture planning, and regional priorities.
- Provide weekly executive summaries on key activities, agreement statuses, and international developments.
- Assist SSC/IA leadership in scheduling coordination with USSF HQ and SAF/IA counterparts.
Required Qualifications:- Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
- Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience supporting DoD, USSF, or international defense cooperation efforts.
- Strong understanding of international disclosure policy, classified programs, and space acquisition processes.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills across interagency and international partners.
- Experience managing cooperative agreements, staffing documentation, and facilitating classified engagements.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in international affairs, national security, or technical field related to space systems.
- Experience supporting SSC, SAF/IA, or USSF HQ missions.
- Familiarity with Combined Space Operations (CSpO), CAWG, or SATCOM WG frameworks.
- Proficiency with classified information systems and secure communications protocols.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to climb, bend, stretch, walk, sit use hands to handle or feel; frequently use fingers to type; talk and hear; occasionally stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, twist or reach out; may require lifting or moving 10 lbs.; frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment will have moderate noise when working in an office environment.
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