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CYBER OPERATIONS ANALYST

AFELM US Space Command

Role at a glance

Category
GRC
Work arrangement
On-site
Location
Kirtland AFB, New Mexico
Salary range
$90,479 to $139,871
Posted
Jul 11, 2026
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AFELM US Space Command is hiring a CYBER OPERATIONS ANALYST in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. This is a GRC role in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $90,479 to $139,871. Review the full details below and apply directly with AFELM US Space Command.

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, series 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband (NH-02), equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11), or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Knowledge of DoD, JCS, and unified command policies, functions and operations in order to interpret, evaluate and support the development of plans, policy and procedures to support JNWC, USSPACECOM Components, Task Forces, and Services. Comprehensive knowledge of Joint mission, including supported and supporting command relationships of apportioned and assigned forces. Familiarity with the USCYBERCOM general support model and the use of the Cyber Prioritized Effects List and the Cyber Force Mission Alignment Process to generate support for CCMD objectives; knowledge of the deliberate and adaptive planning process and the DoD planning, programming and budgeting systems. In-depth knowledge of principles, practices and organizational structure needed to assess feasibility and effectiveness or a range of DoD plans and programs to include Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES), the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP), and development of operational orders affecting USSPACECOM's cyberspace mission; Knowledge of the Joint Targeting Process and understanding of the target development process for cyberspace operations. Understanding of the organizational structure and assigned mission of USCYBERCOM it's Service Cyber Component and the Cyber Mission Force. Have understanding working through all phases of offensive cyberspace operations execution and Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. In-depth knowledge of DoD, JCS, and unified command policies, functions and operations in order to interpret, evaluate and support the development of plans, policy and procedures to support JNWC, USSPACECOM Components, Task Forces, and Services. Comprehensive

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Location and market context

This role is based in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to AFELM US Space Command's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About cybersecurity governance roles

Cybersecurity governance connects security control frameworks to business and regulatory risk, covering policy, risk assessment, and control assurance rather than hands-on operations. Roles like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices.

How to position yourself for this cybersecurity governance role

Strong candidates emphasize security control frameworks, risk assessment, policy and standards, and translating technical security posture into governance and board-level reporting. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how AFELM US Space Command would apply NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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