Division Chief, Information Warfare and Mobility Requirements, S5R Job in Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Vacancy No. SF-F26-4F-NH-0343-04-SPLSH Department Office of Chief of Space Operations
Salary $143,913.00 to $197,200.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/7/2026 Close Date 10/14/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Pentagon, Arlington, VA


Division Chief, Information Warfare and Mobility Requirements, S5R

Department of the Air Force
Office of Chief of Space Operations
United States Space Force / Headquarters / S5R

Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon is searching for a Division Chief for Information Warfare and Mobility Requirements to support S5R (NH-0343-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).

Description:
Serve as Division Chief for Information Warfare and Mobility within the HQ Space Force Operational Capability Requirements Directorate (S5R). You will lead C4Cyber and Logistics requirements development driving capability development for the Joint Warfighter from inception to acquisition for the entire Space Force and often the DoD. A dynamic work environment in which you will collaborate and confer with all levels of the enterprise- from Deltas to OSD entities. Presents opportunity to serve as supervisor, leader, mentor, and technical expert.

Ideal Candidate:
Division Chief requires leadership ability to represent service at O-6 and GOFO forums. Calm under pressure, ability to multitask, self-starter and high level of initiative. Lead/supervise diverse teams. Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, Collaborator, Consensus Builder, and Team Oriented Focus; with ability to apply all vertically and horizontally within the organization and with all stakeholders. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with planning processes, critical analysis, and the application and integration of external and internal organizational processes. 2-5 years of proven leadership in supervisory positions at the division, directorate, squadron and/or group levels. Experience with space operations and program management desired; C4Cyber experience desired; knowledge of requirements development highly desired.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access.
  • PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.
  • 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.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
  • Incumbent 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 assign.
  • This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.

Qualifications

The 0343 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.

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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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.

Required Documents

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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

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Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email
HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address
USSF - Office of Chief of Space Operations
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US

Next steps

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Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email
HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address
USSF - Office of Chief of Space Operations
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US

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