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09/18/2024 to 09/24/2024
$101,121 - $156,323 per year
Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step and locality pay. Equivalent to GS-12/13
NH 3
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
Yes
Yes
AF-FY24-6S-NH-1101-3-SPLASH
810157600
The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base searching for a Deputy Chief of Staff, Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (NH-1101-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).
Description:
Come be a part of the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) as a Guardian for the Program Executive Officer for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SSC/SZ). The Deputy Chief of Staff serves a critical function in the operation of the SZ organization, which is comprised of a diverse portfolio of over 30 programs and $9B+ encompassing a wide range of mission areas, which include space domain awareness, space control, strategic warning and surveillance, defensive cyber operations, and innovation and prototyping. The primary purpose of this position is to provide critical support to the Program Executive Officer for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SSC/SZ). With very limited supervision, applies acquisition knowledge of services (SETA, SE&I, A&AS) contracts, secure communications, government classified facilities, and executive communication to ensure continuity of support. Is the link between senior level acquisition officials for a diverse portfolio and the staff of over 1.4K personnel located in multiple geographic locations. Gives guidance to contractor staff which independently maintain and manage workflow processes for the directorate.
The ideal candidate should possess Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred. Experience in a management role, preferably in a government setting. Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff. Familiar with Space Domain Awareness programs, challenges, interfaces, architecture, and stakeholders; Program Management DAWIA Certification (Practitioner) is desired but not required. Candidate should have experience leading teams to accomplish objectives and bring novel solutions to challenges involving organizational structure and manpower to get the most out of a disaggregated team.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of the applicable principles, concepts, policies, and laws; functions, programs, and systems applicable to the duties of logistics contracts and program management and material support; sources, responsibilities, and means for providing assistance and advice to resolve logistics contracts and program management problems; and all aspects of logistics contracts and program management support.
2. Knowledge of government and private industry policies and practices related to business management, industrial management, financial systems, technical concepts, and production practices. Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate a variety of program information, such as commercial business practices, market conditions, offer acceptability, contractor acceptability, contractor responsibility and/or performance to determine acquisition strategy and sources.
3. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence management control of proposed and ongoing service contracts.
4. Knowledge of methods of supervision to hold others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a unit and mentor, motivate, and appraise subordinate staff. Determine objectives, make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, set priorities, cause change, and accomplish organizational goals.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy and to use computers and a variety of software programs and databases, gather and analyze a variety of program information, make sound judgments concerning program progress, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management and contractors.
6. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit and to be persuasive in representing the best interests of the government when dealing with personnel with highly divergent points of view.
7. Ability to plan, organize, analyze problems, translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, evaluate options, conduct research, summarize results, make appropriate recommendations, and manage critical aspects of service contract requirements as related to the assigned functional area and meet deadlines. Ability to compose and edit contract required correspondence, review and analyze directives, develop and brief service contract program related presentations.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/810157600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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