U.S. Space Force – Space Systems Command
Listed on Orbital Diplomat 7 Oct 2026
U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) is the primary acquisition and development arm of the Space Force, responsible for developing, acquiring, and sustaining space capabilities for national defence. The SSC/SW directorate covers Space Based Sensing and Targeting — a portfolio at the heart of US space-based intelligence, surveillance, and missile warning capabilities. This Chief of International Affairs position is the senior advisor driving international collaboration across the SSC/SW portfolio. The postholder will lead Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases from initial financial pricing through to final execution; negotiate complex international cooperative agreements including MOUs and project agreements; coordinate directly with the US Space Force, DoD, and foreign allies to resolve technology-transfer, security, and industrial-base challenges; and advise senior leadership on international partnership opportunities, risks, and execution options. The role sits at the intersection of space acquisition, defence diplomacy, and security cooperation — building and strengthening allied partnerships that integrate foreign requirements into next-generation US space acquisition programmes. For space policy professionals with backgrounds in defence acquisition and international security cooperation, this is a senior supervisory position with direct influence over how allied nations access and contribute to US space capabilities. TS/SCI clearance required; US citizenship mandatory. This announcement closes after 5 business days or 75 applications — whichever comes first.
Expert knowledge of defence acquisition and security cooperation processes including FMS case development, implementation, financial execution, and lifecycle management Knowledge of FMS financial principles including LOAs, P&A estimates, pricing analyses, cost estimates, and amendments Knowledge of international cooperative agreements, export controls, foreign disclosure, and technology-transfer requirements (MOUs, project agreements, ITAR/EAR) Ability to analyse complex acquisition, financial, and programmatic information and develop recommendations for senior leadership Ability to negotiate and build consensus among government, industry, and international stakeholders on sensitive business, financial, and technology matters Excellent written and oral communication skills including executive-level briefings and acquisition documentation Must obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance US citizenship required DAWIA/APDP requirements apply; OGE-450 financial disclosure required Resume must not exceed 2 pages — submit via USAJOBS Direct Hire link only (no email applications)