The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg Space Force Base is searching for an Operations Planner for Delta 5 (NH-0343-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).

Description:
Space Delta 5 at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill the Operations Planner position for the combat delta. Come join our amazing team as we Protect, Defend, Deliver, and Connect together!
There's a reason Vandenberg Space Force Base is a desirable assignment for many in the space industry. The Central Coast of California offers a unique blend of opportunities and lifestyle, including stunning Pacific Ocean views, access to world-class vineyards and agriculture, a moderate climate, and a close-knit community rooted in space exploration and innovation. While not as bustling as major metropolitan areas, the region provides a relaxed pace of life with access to outdoor activities like cycling, surfing, hiking, and exploring the California coastline.
Candidate serves as a Senior Space Planner, providing oversight to a team of highly skilled planners, strategists and operations assessment personnel who support Space Delta 5 in conducting joint and coalition space operations world-wide.


Ideal Candidate:
- Knowledge of the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System, Planning Process, Publications, Joint/Service Doctrine, policies, principles, precedents, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to the development of joint space strategies, plans, and operations.
- Knowledge of manpower concepts, laws, regulations, programs, and practices; knowledge of personnel (civilian and military) concepts, precedents, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices. Knowledge of major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization.
- Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DoD organizations to provide command level staff guidance and/or joint space planning to ensure effective execution of operations in support of Joint warfighter.
- Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions.
- Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
- Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
- Ability to apply Joint space planning in support of DoD Combatant Commanders, other governmental agencies, coalition/allied and commercial partners.

Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
1. Practical knowledge of the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System, Planning Process, Publications, Joint/Service Doctrine, policies, principles, precedents, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to the development of joint space strategies, plans, and operations;
2. Knowledge of manpower concepts, laws, regulations, programs, and practices; knowledge of personnel (civilian and military) concepts, precedents, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices. Knowledge of major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization.
3. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DoD organizations to provide command level staff guidance and/or joint space planning to ensure effective execution of operations in support of Joint warfighter.
4. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions.
5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
6. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
7. Ability to apply Joint space planning in support of DoD Combatant Commanders, other governmental agencies, coalition/allied and commercial partners.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret 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/incentive funding is authorized.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
• This position has been designated for drug testing.

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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