The United States Space Force (USSF) at Schriever Space Force Base Colorado Springs, Colorado is searching for a Director of Mission Integration to support MD6 (NH-2210-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent).
Description:
Are you a seasoned cyber operations leader who thrives on solving the nation's most complex security challenges? Do you have a passion for space and a deep understanding of how to defend critical national assets from advanced threats? If you are a strategic visionary who excels at guiding elite technical teams and shaping the future of defensive cyberspace operations, then this is the role you've been waiting for. We are looking for a trailblazer to be at the heart of integrating our space and cyber warfighting capabilities, ensuring our advantage in a contested domain.
Mission Delta 6 (MD 6) is responsible for organizing, training and equipping USSF Cyber Warfare Forces and conducts Cyber Warfare Operations. MD 6 also serves as the Cyber Warfare Proponent, providing mission area expertise to support Cyber Warfare planning, requirements, capability development and resourcing processes. Finally, MD 6 establishes training and cyber crew standards, in addition to integrating and developing Tactics, Techniques and Procedures across the Cyber Warfare Mission Area.
As our Director of Mission Integration, your day-to-day work will be anything but routine. You will be the driving force behind our cyber mission, responsible for architecting the integration of cutting-edge cyber tools and techniques into the fabric of our satellite and ground control systems. You will lead and mentor a talented, multi-disciplinary team, and manage the entire lifecycle of critical programs-from budget planning to mission execution. A key part of your role will be serving as the primary technical advisor to senior leadership, translating complex cyber challenges into clear, decisive action.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate for this position will be a recognized technical authority and senior-level leader with a proven background in leading complex cyber operations, preferably within a national security or Department of Defense environment. This individual will possess extensive, hands-on experience in cyberspace warfare, cybersecurity principles, and the systems engineering required to integrate advanced cyber capabilities with operational satellite and ground control systems. They must be adept at strategic planning for cyber missions, leading multi-disciplinary technical teams, and managing the full lifecycle of program planning, budgeting, and financial execution. Experience developing and interpreting cyber-focused policy and providing critical assessments of technical initiatives to senior leaders is essential. A strong educational foundation in cybersecurity, computer science, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline is highly desired.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Extensive knowledge of Cyber Warfare operations and Cybersecurity principles, concepts, technologies, and practices.
2. In-depth knowledge of program planning, budget and financial management cycles and policies.
3. Extensive knowledge of DOD, USSPACECOM, USAF, and USSF policies, processes, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, and requirements
4. Ability to identify problems, develop and implement innovative detailed strategies to resolve a wide range of programming, budgetary, financial and management issues.
5. Comprehensive knowledge of operational satellite and ground control systems and subsystems as they pertain to ensure Mission Assurance of these systems.
6. Expert Knowledge of and demonstrated the ability to contribute to the development, interpretation and application of Federal, DOD and Service regulations and policy, program directives and guidance materials relevant to the USSF/USAF cyberspace mission and operations.
7. Extensive knowledge of management principles, and processes and analytical techniques for assessing programs and developing strategies for operational improvements and efficiencies.
8. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
9. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit including field-level representatives.
10. Ability to relate strategy, business, and technology in the context of organizational dynamics.
11. Understanding of a system's data models, data flow, interfaces and infrastructure to meet information requirements of missions.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.
May be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework".
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
PCS /relocation funding is authorized.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
Polygraph: Employee is in a designated position that requires consent and thereafter be subject to and successfully complete, an initial, periodic and random counterintelligence (CI)-scope polygraph examination as a condition of employment.
This is a cybersecurity position; the employee will attain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position.
This is a Mission Essential position. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the duties until relieved by proper authority.
This position will require the incumbent to be certified IAW DoD Manual 8570.01 Information Assurance (IA) Workforce Improvement Program or to obtain the certification within 180 days of being assigned to the position.
Qualifications
The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.
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.
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:
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
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:
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 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:
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
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:
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.
