Space Force SFSC · Support
13S Space Operations Officer
Overview
Space Operations Officers oversee policies and planning for space operations. They also manage acquisitions that support space operations.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- operations management
- mission planning
- policy development
- requirements and acquisition management
- risk management
- systems thinking
- command and control processes
- briefing and executive communication
- stakeholder management
- strategic planning
Civilian Software & Tools
- Atlassian JIRA
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Python
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- IT Management
- Network Operations
- Intelligence Analysis
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
What the Work Involves
- Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
- Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
- Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
- Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
- Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.
Related Occupations
- Project Management Specialists
- Information Technology Project Managers
- Data Scientists
- Computer Systems Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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