The United States Space Force (USSF) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is searching for a Deputy Director, ECZ/SZR (NH-0301-04, GS-14/15).
Description:
This Deputy Director position offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the development, delivery and employment of unique, quick reaction warfighting capabilities within the space domain. The unit supports all the Combatant Commands delivering cutting edge electronic warfare and cyber capabilities on short, operationally relevant timelines and is beginning to transition into operations and employment. Your day-to-day will involve a blend of strategic planning, team leadership, and hands-on problem-solving. Expect to spend a significant portion of your time directly supporting acquisition projects and strategic unit priorities, providing guidance and oversight to ensure projects stay on track and within budget. You'll be actively involved in personnel management, from hiring and training to supervisory responsibilities to conflict resolution. A key aspect of the role is collaborating with various stakeholders, from senior military officers to contractors, to represent the organization's interests, resolve complex issues, and drive alignment on critical initiatives. You'll also be responsible for establishing metrics, analyzing performance data, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The organization is fast paced and does have the requirement for international travel. If you are keen to lead the cutting edge of Space Force acquisition and operations, apply today! AWS is also option for work schedule. If eligible and meet criteria, hire manager may request Relocation if incentive authorized in addition to PCS expenses.
Ideal Candidate:
- A Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- Extensive experience in program management, business operations, engineering or a related field within the Department of Defense (DoD).
- Operations and joint experience is a plus
- Proven experience in leading and managing teams, including performance management, development, and conflict resolution. Operations experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, regulations, and financial management directives.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations, develop strategic solutions, and implement them effectively.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Comprehensive knowledge of policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning each functional areas processes and initiatives.
2. Thorough knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to apply DoD, Joint, Space Force, and Air Force management principles, concepts, and methodologies and financial management directives, concepts, procedures, guidance and policy.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operations of DoD, Space Force, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the support functions to provide organizational level staff guidance and/or conduct studies to determine the most efficient and effective approach.
4. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and processes.
5. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of mission support and to coordinate various aspects of support such as manpower/personnel/training, facilities, communications/computers, and security.
6. Ability to supervise, mentor, motivate, appraise, and work with subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees.
7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy and to use computers and a variety of software programs and databases. Gather and analyze a variety of program information, make sound judgments concerning program progress, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management and contractors.
Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
PCS / Incentive funding are authorized.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework"
Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 60 days per year.
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.
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.
