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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Patrick Space Force Base is searching for Chief of Plans for Space Launch Delta 45 (NH-0301-04, GS 14 / 15 equivalent).

Description:
Are you ready to become a Space Force Civilian Guardian and contribute to the mission of the world's busiest Spaceport? This is your chance to lead the Delta Planning section and be an integral part of our exceptional leadership team. As the Chief of Plans, you'll engage with both Commercial Space Launch Customers and other Federal Agencies operating on the Eastern Range. The Plans flight works with Federal, State and local governments as well as other mission partners on policies, agreements, legislative proposals and other initiatives in support of the unique missions here on the Space Coast.

Join a remarkable group of professionals as we pave the way for a Spaceport of the Future, anticipating over 100 launches per year in the coming years!

Duties:
- Provides leadership support and advises the Director of Plans and Programs office (XP)
- Supervises nonsupervisory employees at the NH-03 level in the Plans flight
- Establishes and maintains relationships with installation, functional area organizations, and senior Leaders
- Oversees engagement with Commercial Launch Service Providers, Tenant units, Federal Strategic Basing Actions, and Spaceport Planning
- Continuously works with all customers on the Eastern Range as their programs change to ensure SLD 45 can support
- Guides the Plans flight and manages all Memorandum of Agreements (MoA) and Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) for SLD 45
- Engages with key customers, develops strategic spaceport plans and polices for the Delta as the world's busiest spaceport continues to grow and modernize at an exponential rate
-Develop innovative solutions to solve complex and unique challenges related to the rapid growth of the space launch mission at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
- Manages the Delta's International Agreements and Treaty Compliance programs
- Manages all potential Strategic Basing Actions for new programs at Patrick SFB, Cape Canaveral SFS and Ascension AAF
- Serves as the authoritative source for space launch and range policy matters
- Actively involved in the Delta's long-range planning process for the Spaceport of the Future and other major initiatives
- Participates in Delta-level, NASA-KSC, and State of Florida forums and working groups
- Supports the Delta's legislative liaison functions and coordination with political and business leaders
-Develops and briefs DoD Senior Leaders on high profile initiatives on behalf of SLD 45


Ideal Candidate:
-Knowledge of Space Launch missions and
-Strong leadership and team management skills
-- Communicates clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing, with technical proficiency and be able to adjust appropriately for the intended audience
- Provides expertise in spaceport policy, strategic direction, and technical matters.
- Proficient in program management processes, long-range planning, and executing projects within specified timelines
- Encourages innovation, leads teams, and builds coalitions to achieve common goals
- Skilled in customer relations, needs assessment, problem resolution, and meeting expectations
- Persuasive in presenting recommendations, negotiating solutions, and working towards agreements
- Organizes work, sets priorities, determines resource requirements, and evaluates outcomes
- Identifies problems, exercises sound judgment, and makes recommendations based on alternative evaluations
- Thoroughly knowledgeable in staff concepts, policies, management techniques, and military command
- Plans, organizes, assigns work, and communicates effectively to lead and advise on actions impacting SLD 45
- Plans, organizes, and negotiates effectively with internal and external agencies on resource-intensive proposals
- Prepares projects, staff reports, and briefings for high-level officials, both civilian and military, and delivers them professionally

Conditions of employment

• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI clearance.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• This position is eligible for situational telework 2-4 days a pay period.
• PCS funding is available.
• U.S. Citizenship is a requirement.

Qualifications

The 0301 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.