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(FEATURED!) DEVELOPMENTAL INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
National Space Intelligence Center, United States Space Force
Department of Defense
Overview

Open & Closing Dates
08/20/2026 to 12/31/2026
Salary
$52,821 - $91,922
Pay Scale & Grade
GS7 per year
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Promotion Potential
GS12
Appointment Type
Permanent
Location
City
Wright Air Force Base
State
OH
Duties
Summary
We are the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC), the service intelligence center for the United States Space Force. Our mission is to deliver game changing intelligence to empower national leaders and joint force warfighters to ensure freedom of maneuver in the space domain. Our vision is to be the nation’s progressive, predictive, and pioneering intelligence center to protect America and its allies in space.

What makes NSIC special is the marriage of intelligence tradecraft, engineering prowess, and space domain expertise. This combination of specialties does not exist at scale anywhere else in the U.S. Intelligence Community. Because of our highly educated and technical workforce, when NSIC makes an assessment, it matters.

This is an open-continuous announcement, meaning we accept applications on an ongoing basis and review them as project needs and opportunities arise.


Join the National Space Intelligence Center as a Developmental Intelligence Specialist, assisting in providing and producing finished intelligence, focused on the operational capabilities of foreign space systems, from a worldwide perspective. This finished intelligence is circulated across the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and US Government, having a high impact.


This position starts at entry level, GG 07, with developmental promotion opportunities full performance at GG 12.


Intelligence Specialists are hired as developmental employees, which means we’ll train a large portion of the skills you need to be successful.


Why Work at NSIC? Meaningful Impact: Directly contribute to national security decisions, helping to protect lives and shape future United States Space Force systems. Generous Benefits: Strong Salary Progression: Annual increases based on performance, with potential for cash awards. Affordable Healthcare: Government covers 75 percent of premiums, plus FSA option. Excellent Retirement: Three-tiered system including automatic and matched TSP contributions. Abundant Time Off: Accrue generous annual and sick leave, plus paid parental leave and 11 federal holidays. Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and options for paid fitness time. Continuous Growth: Extensive training opportunities and tuition assistance for advanced degrees (including free programs).

Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S Citizen.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret SCI clearance.

May be required to travel by military/commercial aircraft for performing temporary work assignments


May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.

Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Intelligence Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline or equivalent experience. Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to dissect complex data, identify meaningful patterns, and challenge assumptions to uncover hidden insights. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources. Effective Communication: Clearly convey findings and recommendations to stakeholders, leveraging data visualization tools. Adaptability and Proactive Approach: Willingness to learn new techniques and proactively seek out new data sources. Integrity and Confidentiality: Commitment to unbiased analysis, ethical guidelines, and maintaining confidentiality. Collaboration and Independence: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve team goals.

Security Clearance
Required
Top Secret/SCI
Clerance will be initiated upon onboarding if candidate is not already in possession of a clearance.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Application Instructions
Please see the HireVue link for more information and to apply: https://spaceforce.hirevue.com/signup/c6iJAWb6FBvCx3Ltz9QJ4Y/

Please email nsic.careers@spaceforce.mil with any questions.

A Note on Our HireVue Process When submitting your resume to HireVue, ensure it does not exceed two pages, per Office of Personnel Management guidance. Because this role is considered open continuous, we accept applications on an ongoing basis to build a strong pool of candidates for future needs, rather than for a single, immediate vacancy. Your application package, once received, remains in our active candidate pool for future consideration. Our hiring timelines are often fluid, so please do not be discouraged if you do not hear from us. Rest assured, your qualifications will be reviewed as suitable opportunities become available. The HireVue platform will prompt you to record your answers to a few questions. While a one-way video interview can feel impersonal, please be assured that every submission is personally reviewed by our hiring team and not by AI. This process helps us get to know you beyond your resume, and we look forward to hearing your story.


Apply at the following website or click Apply below:
spaceforce.hirevue.com/signup/c6iJAWb6FBvCx3Ltz9QJ4Y/