Governance and Resource Integration Division Chief, S4O

The United States Space Force (USSF) Headquarters Space Force Command (HQSF) at The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia is searching for a Governance and Resource Integration Division Chief, S4O (NH-0343-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).

Description:
We are seeking a systems thinker, someone who doesn't just solve problems, but sees how they connect. This role leads with curiosity, connects dots across the organization with diverse stakeholders and builds solutions that hold up under complexity. The ideal candidate is a rare blend of strategist and builder - someone who can architect the vision and then roll up their sleeves and make it real. Must have expertise in defense resource management, enterprise information technology integration and institutional governance to serve as the Governance & Resources Integration Division Chief for Headquarters Space Force. You will act as the HQSF/S4's principal authority for institutional policy, financial strategy, governing bodies, information technology and data-driven decision-making. The successful candidate will have mastered the PPBE process, built IT integration roadmaps, and facilitated executive steering committees to ensure that strategic objectives are fully resourced, technologically modernized, and audit-ready.

Ideal Candidate:
Possess a diverse background in defense financial management, enterprise information technology, and institutional governance within a Department of War (DoW) or joint-service environment. Educationally, this individual should hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Information Systems Management, or a related discipline, with a Master's degree or MBA preferred. Professionally, they will bring a minimum of 10 years of progressive, senior-level leadership experience directing complex organizations, specifically overseeing multi-faceted teams across governance, resource management and enterprise information technology. They must demonstrate a commanding track record of navigating the DoW Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes, successfully defending Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions, and ensuring compliance with Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) mandates. A deep working knowledge of integrating data analytics frameworks into strategic decision-making and managing executive governing bodies is essential. Professional credentials such as a Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), DoD Financial Management Certification (DFMC), Project Management Professional (PMP), or relevant enterprise IT/data certifications (e.g., ITIL) are desirable to drive fiscal accountability and operational efficiency across the Space Force enterprise.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Expert knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, financial strategy formulation, and the management of Program Element Monitors (PEMs) for enterprise resources.
2. In-depth understanding of institutional governance frameworks and compliance mandates, specifically including Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR), Base Operating Support (BOS), and the Infrastructure Delivery Authority (IDA).
3. Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise IT architectures, data analytics frameworks, and business intelligence strategies utilized to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across a military headquarters environment.
4. Familiarity with the DoW requirements generation process and Weapon System Sustainment (WSS) principles, enabling the translation of operational mission needs into actionable, testable requirements for the acquisition community.
5. Knowledge of federal civilian personnel management principles, OPM supervisory regulations, and merit system protocols required to effectively lead, evaluate, and develop a diverse, multi-functional division.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access.
• 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”.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assign.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• PCS / Incentive funding is available and may be offered.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 30 days a year.

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.

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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