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Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Strategic Missile Warning Ground Acquisition Delta (SNG) is searching for a Branch Chief and Lead Systems Integrator at Los Angeles Space Force Base, California (NH-0801-03, GS 14/15 equivalent).
Description:
The Branch Chief and Lead Systems Integrator will be the lead driver for multi-segment delivery of Missile Warning/Missile Defense (MW/MD) performance. Plan, manage system/enterprise requirements, guide end-to-end testing/verification, assure mission delivery, and sell off and transition MW systems capability to operations. Develop end-to-end Mission Integration Plans and System of Systems Schedules. Align all System/Segment providers to a common schedule. Manage integration "choke points" (i.e., integration pipeline) for Government decisions. Coordinate all mission integration efforts across all stakeholders. Monitor Lines-of-Effort (LOEs) / Segment Integration and help identify and resolve issues. Lead integration of multiple Systems to achieve Enterprise MW/MD Mission capabilities. Enable/manage joint test across the member Systems in the Enterprise. Assess performance, perform gap analysis, develop recommendations for architecture and/or cross-enterprise operating concepts. Provide a single accountable point to manage and integrate changes.
The ideal candidate has proven leadership in developing and integrating satellites and complex ground systems. Deep understanding of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) mission. Ability to integrate and summarize complex technical issues for timely presentation to senior leadership (e.g., Senior Materiel Leader, PEO, MDA) to support decision-making. In-depth understanding of system and sub-system designs and architectures. Ability to lead the conduct of enterprise end-to-end performance models of the system combined with a continuous technical effort to update and validate system models, using testing and engineering data. Quantitative understanding of how related legacy systems or the system being upgraded are used and how they perform operationally (e.g., reliability/availability, key performance metrics).
- Minimum master's degree in engineering or science field
- Strong OPIR mission and end-to-end systems expertise (highly desired)
- Experience with satellite systems, payloads, and complex ground systems through development
- Demonstrated technical and leadership abilities to lead multiple contractors and Government teams to achieve the following: Detailed understanding/management of both sides of internal & external interfaces (e.g., ICDs), Planning and coordinating test events with external and internal agencies, Maintaining the system baseline and configuration management, Developing and testing of Mission Threads and cross mission trades where beneficial, Managing giver/receiver tasks internal and external to the system, Planning complex integration events (who, what, when, where, why), Space/ground hardware and software development and integration, Developing and managing a System of Systems Integrated Master Schedule and Resolving complex problems and investigations including, failure investigation and analysis
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and to plan and execute specialized programs of marked difficulty, responsibility, and significance.
2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence systems acquisition, development, and/or sustainment, and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on expenditure of funds.
3. Knowledge of and skill in evaluating state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and policy affecting systems being developed, and in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff in critical aspects of development, production, and/or support of systems, subsystems, or equipment.
4. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
5. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of an organization, and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff through subordinate supervisors as well as analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here . In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here . Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific 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 .
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 provides:
Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: 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
To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here .
Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
Next steps
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn .
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Strategic Missile Warning Ground Acquisition Delta (SNG) is searching for a Branch Chief and Lead Systems Integrator at Los Angeles Space Force Base, California (NH-0801-03, GS 14/15 equivalent).
Description:
The Branch Chief and Lead Systems Integrator will be the lead driver for multi-segment delivery of Missile Warning/Missile Defense (MW/MD) performance. Plan, manage system/enterprise requirements, guide end-to-end testing/verification, assure mission delivery, and sell off and transition MW systems capability to operations. Develop end-to-end Mission Integration Plans and System of Systems Schedules. Align all System/Segment providers to a common schedule. Manage integration "choke points" (i.e., integration pipeline) for Government decisions. Coordinate all mission integration efforts across all stakeholders. Monitor Lines-of-Effort (LOEs) / Segment Integration and help identify and resolve issues. Lead integration of multiple Systems to achieve Enterprise MW/MD Mission capabilities. Enable/manage joint test across the member Systems in the Enterprise. Assess performance, perform gap analysis, develop recommendations for architecture and/or cross-enterprise operating concepts. Provide a single accountable point to manage and integrate changes.
The ideal candidate has proven leadership in developing and integrating satellites and complex ground systems. Deep understanding of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) mission. Ability to integrate and summarize complex technical issues for timely presentation to senior leadership (e.g., Senior Materiel Leader, PEO, MDA) to support decision-making. In-depth understanding of system and sub-system designs and architectures. Ability to lead the conduct of enterprise end-to-end performance models of the system combined with a continuous technical effort to update and validate system models, using testing and engineering data. Quantitative understanding of how related legacy systems or the system being upgraded are used and how they perform operationally (e.g., reliability/availability, key performance metrics).
- Minimum master's degree in engineering or science field
- Strong OPIR mission and end-to-end systems expertise (highly desired)
- Experience with satellite systems, payloads, and complex ground systems through development
- Demonstrated technical and leadership abilities to lead multiple contractors and Government teams to achieve the following: Detailed understanding/management of both sides of internal & external interfaces (e.g., ICDs), Planning and coordinating test events with external and internal agencies, Maintaining the system baseline and configuration management, Developing and testing of Mission Threads and cross mission trades where beneficial, Managing giver/receiver tasks internal and external to the system, Planning complex integration events (who, what, when, where, why), Space/ground hardware and software development and integration, Developing and managing a System of Systems Integrated Master Schedule and Resolving complex problems and investigations including, failure investigation and analysis
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and to plan and execute specialized programs of marked difficulty, responsibility, and significance.
2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence systems acquisition, development, and/or sustainment, and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on expenditure of funds.
3. Knowledge of and skill in evaluating state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and policy affecting systems being developed, and in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff in critical aspects of development, production, and/or support of systems, subsystems, or equipment.
4. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
5. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of an organization, and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff through subordinate supervisors as well as analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Telework may be authorized.
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is on-site and ineligible for remote work.
- Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret w/ SCI clearance.
- This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
- This is a Supervisory position being filled.
- A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is highly desired.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, "Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
- This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP).
- This position is subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
- Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
- This position may be designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here . In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here . Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific 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 .
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
- Benefits
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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 window Learn more about federal benefits .
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
- Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
- Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
- 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
- Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
- How to Apply
To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here .
Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
Next steps
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn . - Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
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.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
- 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
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
To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here .
Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
Next steps
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn .
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
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