The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon is searching for a Supervisory Program Analyst to support HQSF/S3A (NH-0343-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent).

This is an obligated position Not to exceed 24 months.

Description:
This announcement is being used to fill a Director/Deputy Director role in either the Global Operations or Space Enterprise divisions within HQSF S3/4/7.

Are you a seasoned leader with a passion for shaping the future of space operations, enabling data-driven decision-making, and providing actionable recommendations to senior leaders? If you're a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex challenges and influencing decisions at the highest levels, this is your chance to make a real impact. As a division leader you are at the forefront of guiding the next-generation of Guardians, leading critical efforts that directly impact national security, and implementing process improvements. It is an opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to something truly important. You will be leading and collaborating with highly capable and diverse teams to tackle pressing challenges, leveraging complex data to inform critical decisions, and presenting your recommendations to senior leaders. You will be leading a division, managing high-impact projects, developing strategic initiatives, and working alongside some of the best Guardians (civilian, military, and contractors) in the service. If you want a job that demands excellence and rewards innovation, then apply for this job.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background as a proven leader and supervisor, demonstrable experience managing complex projects and teams, and a comprehensive understanding of space operations, assessments, and leadership. They should possess:
- Proven Leadership: 5+ years leading and managing diverse teams (GS-14/15 equivalent) with demonstrated success in performance management and conflict resolution.
- Strategic Influence: Ability to analyze complex issues, develop innovative solutions, and effectively advocate for program priorities to senior leaders.
- Subject Matter Expertise: In-depth knowledge of USSF, DAF, and space operations.
- Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects from inception to completion, including risk management.
- Joint/Interagency Collaboration: Experience working effectively in joint/interagency environments to build consensus and achieve shared objectives.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and oral communication skills to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences.
- Education: Master's degree preferred but can substitute education with experience.
- HQ Staff Experience: Prior experience working on a Headquarters staff is preferred.


Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of the Department of Defense processes and Department of Air Force policy, procedures, and schedules for developing plans in support of major Space Force missions and operations plans.
2. Knowledge of Space Force program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.
3. Knowledge of the Space Force Strategic Basing process to include the Basing Request Review Panel (BRRP), the Strategic Basing Executive Steering Group (SBESG), and the Space Force Corporate Structure.
4. Knowledge of the relationship of the various Space Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations, and the way Space Force processes support them.
5. Knowledge of Space Force installations to include the interaction of Total Force (Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve).
6. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.
7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintains good working relations.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret /SCI security clearance.
• Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
• Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• PCS / relocation funding is authorized.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 15 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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