The Operations Career Field is looking for civilian Airmen and Guardians who actively support the U.S.’s national security through vigilance using your unique cyber operations skillset or via their mastery of the space domain.
The civilian Operations Career Field Team manages thousands of vital Department of the Air Force (DAF) projects around the world. From start to finish, we are Airmen and Guardians who ensure space launches are executed to meet national security objectives. Operational units are fully manned with new Air Force pilots. Satellite operations are safely executed to meet national and combatant commander objectives, provide comprehensive cyberspace data analytical support and offensive and/or defensive cyber operations, and protect critical networks from cyber-attacks.
In this role, you’ll work shoulder to shoulder with current Operations Specialists on challenging and rewarding projects, where you will make real contributions and gain invaluable real-world experience.
CAREER PATHS
Cyber Security | Cyber Operations | Space Operations | Satellite Operations | Program Analyst
PAQ QUALIFICATIONS
U.S. citizenship
Recent graduate (within two years of completing degree or within six years if a Veteran) or full-time undergraduate/graduate student graduating during current semester
Completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Engineering/Science, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Space Studies, or other STEM disciplines or related fields
GPA 2.95 or above
Ability to obtain Security Clearance funded by Department of Air Force (e.g., Background check)
PAQ PROGRAM DETAILS
A formal two to three-year training and career development track
Real-world projects and missions
Mentoring provided by Senior leadership
Annual performance-based promotions
Placement into a permanent Air Force Civilian Service position once PAQ Program is successfully completed
PAQ BENEFITS
Student Loan Repayment
Tuition Assistance toward a graduate degree while in the PAQ program
Recruitment Bonus for selected positions
Paid move to employment location (if required upon conversion to PAQ program)
