Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL is searching for a Range Scheduling Specialist for SLD 45/1 ROPS (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Are you ready to be at the heart of space launch operations, where precision, adaptability, and quick decision-making define success? We're looking for a Real-Time Scheduling Specialist who thrives in high-stakes environments and can orchestrate the seamless integration of launch, maintenance, test, and airspace operations. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in supporting the most advanced and diverse space missions in the world. This isn't just a job-it's a mission. As a Real-Time Scheduling Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of space operations, ensuring the success of some of the most critical and cutting-edge missions in the world. If you're ready to make an impact and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate must possess real-time scheduling expertise with proficiency in coordinating and deconflicting instrumentation assets for DoD, Government, and Civil customers, supported by comprehensive knowledge at all organizational levels of regulations governing airspace and range operations. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities are essential for assessing complex range resource requirements, identifying solution impacts, and making quick decisions during equipment failures or operational challenges.
The role requires air traffic control experience, including Restricted/Special Use Airspace advisory functions and Day-of-Launch Military Radar Unit duties, along with meticulous operational documentation skills for facility logs, equipment outages, Notices to Airmen, and airfield advisories. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional customer coordination abilities to analyze range user requests, resolve conflicts, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction while adapting to diverse, technologically complex operational environments.
A Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Air Traffic Management, or related field is preferred (equivalent military/civilian experience considered), with FAA Air Traffic Control certification and airspace operations or range scheduling experience, particularly in space launch operations. Technical proficiency in scheduling software and Microsoft Office Suite is required, complemented by strong communication skills for conveying complex information to diverse stakeholders, proven teamwork abilities in high-pressure environments, meticulous attention to detail, proactive leadership qualities, and a mission-oriented mindset supporting national security objectives. Security clearance eligibility and willingness to work extended hours in high-tempo operational environments are additional requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Thorough knowledge of range technical systems to understand all aspects of operational and test programs conducted on the Ranges.
2. Knowledge of Range safety regulations, Universal Documentation System, launch criteria, range clearance requirements, meteorological requirements data processing and analysis techniques, FAA regulations, administrative procedures and directives.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, techniques, processes and policies for scheduling Eastern Range and DoD Major Range and Test Facility Bases (MRTFB) utilization and ability to operate in a real-world/real-time operational environment; and necessary knowledge of scheduling requirements for joint launch operations and airspace management/flight operations activities.
4. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and coordinate work in order to respond to dynamically evolving events and constantly changing deadlines in a dynamic missile/space launch environment. Ability to apply technical, statistical and economic principles in evaluating utilization requirements versus available resources to identify/recommend effective solutions.
5. Practical knowledge of electronic and engineering principles, concepts and theories as applied to capabilities and limitations of range equipment, instrumentation and sensor systems, scientific data collection equipment, weapons support systems, telecommunications systems and frequency management.
6. Ability to establish and develop professional relationships and effective oral, written and electronic communication with high-ranking military officials, industry corporate executives, engineers and scientists, etc.