Operations Specialist – S3
Delta Solutions & Strategies
Apply to this job MacDill AFB, FL on site Until 9/14/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 16, 2026 Last posted July 16, 2026
Job description
Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking an Operations Specialist to support the SPACEFOR-SOE Operations Director at USSOCOM. This office is responsible for carrying out and executing all terrestrial and space-based operations in support of USSOCOM forces. Additionally, the Operations Specialist (S3) will facilitate and pioneer the implementation of new space-centric tactics, techniques and procedures revolving around COTS, GOTS and specially acquired space kit in support of Joint Force Commanders.
What you will be doing:
- Provide strategic, operational and tactical-level proficiency in Space Force operations, terrestrial, orbital, and electronic warfare within SPACEFOR-SOE or TSOC Command & Control elements.
- Deliver subject matter expertise on specific capabilities and mission areas of the US Space Force and the National Security Space enterprise.
- Assess all USSF elements during exercises, from missions and systems to personnel and processes, and submit a comprehensive assessment report to guide and inform weight of effort and focus areas.
- Track progress on design/development/delivery of systems and/or capabilities to meet current and emerging mission requirements.
- Assist with developing, coordinating, formalizing, and maintaining kinetic and non-kinetic (e.g. EW/EMS, Information Operations, and Space EW) Information Warfare targeting, training requirements, and frameworks.
- Facilitate validation of urgent and emergent requirements requested by the warfighter against operational needs.
- Support USSF in their role as the Joint Integrator for DoD Space Operations.
- Ensure operational requirements are being met by subordinate organizations.
What you will need:
- 10+ years of space operationalexperience/responsibility.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Advanced understanding of space systems, operations, and architectures.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies and threats.
- Current Passport
- TS/SCI Security Clearance.
Delta Solutions & Strategies offers a generous benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), DTO, paid holidays, parental, military and jury duty paid leaves.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D
About this role
Summary
Support space operations, assess USSF elements, develop tactics, and ensure operational compliance.
Job title
Operations Specialist – S3
Experience level
10+ years
Minimum experience
10+ years exp
Industry
defense
Location requirements
based at MacDill AFB FL, on-site work required
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
space operationsspace systemsspace warfareTS/SCI security clearanceanalytical skills
Preferred skills
space systems architecturesspace warfare tacticsspace EWspace-enabled information operations
Specializations
space operationsspace systemsspace warfareinformation warfare
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL 33621, USA
On-site City