The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles AFB, California is searching for a Lead Space Ground System Engineer for the Resilient MWT Program (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Join us in shaping the future of the Space Force's Missile Warning and Tracking Space Systems, safeguarding US interests with the next generation of proliferated infrared detection space systems. We facilitate the swift development of the next-generation Resilient MWT architecture through streamlined systems engineering practices, ensuring seamless program integration across various vendor baselines. Our expertise extends to crafting future epochs with advanced modeling & simulation and investing in technology maturation. If this sparks your interest, join our mission-space begins here!
Ideal Candidate:
Strong space system engineering background with experience in satellite or ground system development, test, production and environments. B.S. in Engineering; M.S. desired.
Self-starter with a track record of creative problem-solving, eager to tackle the fast-paced space proliferation program for both ground system and space vehicle engineering. Comfortable embracing calculated risks, passionate about learning and mentoring, with a strong work ethic. Essential skills include complex problem-solving, effective communication, meticulous attention to detail, leadership abilities, and a knack for collaboration, essential for success as a Ground System Engineering, Integration, & Test lead of the Resilient MWT program office.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints.
2. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.
3. Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations
4. Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
5. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
7. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
Resumes are to be limited to no more than 5 pages. Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications are received.
May be subject to recall during other than normal duty hours and may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft within CONUS or to downrange sites in the performance of Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY).
PCS/Relocation funding is available.
A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution is required.
This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework".
Qualifications
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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 windowLearn more about federal 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.
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.
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 windowLearn more about federal 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.
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.
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.
