The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a Chief for the Missile Warning, Space Domain Awareness & Space Ops Division (NH-1102-04, GS-14/15 equivalent).


General Description:
The Combat Forces Command (CFC) Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SAIO) is an integrated, enterprise-level specialized services acquisition organization with program, contracting, and quality management personnel. The organization is responsible for executing a diverse $12B portfolio in support of Headquarters CFC, CFC Deltas, United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) / Northern Command (NORTHCOM), and other mission partners as assigned. SAIO has a culture of empowered acquisition professionals that are encouraged to innovate.

Purpose of Position:
Serve as a Supervisory Division Chief and Unlimited Contracting Officer to support a $1.8B missile warning and space domain awareness portfolio. This position executes and manages duties for pre-award acquisition activities and post-award contract management as well as leading a team of contract specialists/officers at Peterson SFB, CO & a satellite office at Buckley SFB in Denver, CO. As the PKG Contracting Division Chief, you will play a pivotal role in CFC's Global Early Warning Radar systems, Space Domain Awareness Radars & Telescopes, and High Altitude Electro-Magnetic Pulse (HEMP) support.



Position Responsibilities:
- Manages a Contracting Division, setting priorities and assigning work based on employee capabilities.
- Evaluates employee performance, provides mentorship, and addresses employee complaints and disciplinary actions.
- Drives professional development by providing training in DAWIA certifications and team-building skills.
- Plans, organizes, and directs Division activities, establishing goals and metrics aligned with organizational needs.
- Monitors Divisional work accomplishments, proactively reports status, and implement continuous process improvement.
- Provides expert advice and recommendations on programmatic and project management aspects.
- Fosters team camaraderie and ensures effective relationships with peers, leadership, and mission partners.
- Communicates organizational mission, vision, and goals, while serving as a coach and facilitator.
- Represents the Division and organization to DoD, federal government, and Industry stakeholders.
- May perform program management responsibilities and other duties as assigned to support organizational needs.

Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Mastery of DoD acquisition, life cycle management, risk management, quality assurance control, and cost/price analysis policies, procedures, and practices. Deep understanding of current trends and future directions in these areas. Ability to interpret complex regulations and provide expert guidance to others.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the missions, products, services, needs, and goals of the program(s) and a thorough understanding of the interrelationships between various organizations involved in the acquisition process. Ability to anticipate future needs and proactively develop strategies to address them.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify and analyze complex, ambiguous problems, develop innovative solutions, and lead the implementation of those solutions. Ability to develop new procedures and best practices.
- Proven ability to lead and manage large, complex portfolios and/or projects involving significant resources and complex stakeholder relationships. Expertise in strategic planning, resource allocation, and risk mitigation. Ability to consistently deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership. Skill in developing compelling narratives and presentations that influence decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leaders within and outside the organization. Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills. Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on complex acquisition matters.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.
• May be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework".
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
• PCS /relocation funding is authorized.
• Financial Disclosure Statement: Yes Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
• This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 30 days per year.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.

Qualifications

DOD QUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR GS-1102 CONTRACTING POSITIONS

This is an individual, single agency qualification standard for Department of Defense positions. This standard implements requirements contained in Title 10, United States Code, Sections 1723 through 1733, as amended by Section 861(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) and implemented on a policy exception basis by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment memorandum, Exception to 24 Semester Hours Requirement for Contracting Positions, effective and dated August 2, 2020.

Basic Education Requirements for GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent) positions:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive

Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement.

GS-12 thru GS-15

(no educational equivalent)

One year equivalent to at least next lower grade level

Basic Qualification Requirements for Contracting Officer Positions: In addition to meeting, the basic educational requirement as well as the requirements in the table above, applicants must have:

Have at least two years of experience in contracting positions; and

Have completed all contracting courses required for a contracting officer for positions at the level and grade at which the person is serving. Certification at this level is sufficient to meet this standard.

In addition:

Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic education requirements above, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression is qualifying for positions at grades GS-7 (or equivalent) and above. Specialized experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.

Basic Requirements for Critical Acquisition Positions: The Secretary of Defense shall designate the acquisition positions in the Department of Defense that are critical acquisition positions, applicants must:

Be eligible for GS-14, or equivalent; and

Hold a bachelor's degree; and

Have completed all mandatory training requirements for Level II or III certification as prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to higher level contracting positions; and

Possess four years of acquisition experience. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower grade level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.

Basic Qualification Requirements for Senior Contracting Officials: A Senior Contracting Official is a position such as a director of contracting, or a principal deputy to a director of contracting, serving in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Office of the Secretary of a Military Department, the Headquarters (HQ) of a Military Department, the HQ of a Defense Agency, a subordinate command HQ, or a major systems or logistics contracting activity in the Department of Defense. Before a person may be assigned to a critical acquisition position as a senior contracting official, the person must have at least four years' experience in contracting.

Waivers: With the exception of Specialized Experience, the component acquisition career management authority may waive any or all of the requirements listed in this qualifications standard with respect to any employee of the Department of Defense if the board certifies that the individual possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated job performance and qualifying experience.

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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