The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) System Delta 88 - MILSATCOM (SYD 88) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California is searching for a Branch Chief (NH-1101-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).

Description:
Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Space Force's premier center for acquisition excellence, is seeking a visionary and highly motivated Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Branch Chief (Supervisory Program Manager) to lead the SYD 88 (MILSATCOM) team in delivering the nation's most secure and resilient space communications architecture. In this pivotal leadership role, you will serve as a senior business advisor and subject matter expert, directing a multi-functional team of military, civilian, and contractor personnel through the complexities of the DoD acquisition lifecycle to ensure mission-critical cost, schedule, and performance outcomes. Beyond overseeing the strategic development and execution of high-priority MILSATCOM programs, you will command all FMS activities within your purview-managing international cases from inception to closure and fostering seamless integration with global allied partners to provide the warfighter with unparalleled space capabilities. If you are a forward-thinking leader with profound expertise in space systems acquisition, this is your opportunity to shape national security at the highest level, with the added flexibility of a Satellite Agency Worksite (SAW) Agreement for eligible candidates located within commuting distance of other USAF or USSF installations.

The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution-with a strong preference for a degree in engineering, business, or program management-and must be a U.S. Citizen holding or capable of obtaining and maintaining a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. You bring proven leadership capabilities to manage a diverse, dynamic, and mission-driven workforce, backed by demonstrated experience overseeing complex DoD acquisition programs within space systems, satellite communications, or advanced technology development. A deep understanding of program management principles, including DoD 5000 series regulations and rapid space acquisition frameworks, is critical, alongside four or more years of hands-on experience executing Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases through their entire lifecycle from Pre-LOR to closure. Furthermore, you must possess exceptional oral and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with senior leadership, joint force commanders, and industry partners, and you should hold or be able to obtain a DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management within 24 months of hire.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process.
4. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing.
5. Ability to supervise, mentor, motivate, appraise, and work with subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees.
6. 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.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
• PCS is authorized and paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
• This is a Supervisory position being filled.
• Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
• Incumbent may be required to report to work during base exercises, contingencies, or emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours may be required to accomplish assigned duties
• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position is designated a CRITICAL APDP position
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 20+ days per year.
• Incentive is not authorized.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.

Qualifications

The 1101 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
   • Job title
   • Detailed duties and accomplishments
   • Employer's name and address
   • Supervisor's name and phone number
   • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
   • Hours per week
   • Salary, if applicable
4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

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