The United States Space Force (USSF) at Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a Chief, Plans and Programs to support Mission Delta 6 (NH-1101-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent).
Description:
The Combat Forces Command (CFC) Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SAIO) is an integrated, enterprise-level specialized services acquisition organization with program, contracting, and quality management personnel. The organization is responsible for executing a diverse $12B portfolio in support of Headquarters CFC, CFC Deltas, United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) / Northern Command (NORTHCOM), and other mission partners as assigned. SAIO has a culture of empowered acquisition professionals that are encouraged to innovate. SAIO is in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, ranked #3 on the US News & World Report's 2024-2025 "Best Places to Live" in the US ranking. It's an exciting place to work and call home.
External SAIO Website can be found at:
https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/SAIO2/SitePages/LearningTeamHome.aspx
Purpose of Position: Serve as a Program Management Division Chief, overseeing assigned portfolios that include Classified and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. These portfolios may encompass radar and satellite operations/maintenance programs, cyber and classified ISR programs, or knowledge-based services. The primary focus of this role is to set priorities, supervise personnel, mentor team members, and direct divisional activities to deliver responsive, mission-focused acquisition solutions that enhance warfighter operations. As the Program Management Division Chief, you will provide strategic leadership, foster team development, and ensure the success and efficiency of acquisition processes and programs while maintaining oversight of classified portfolio management.
Ideal Candidate:
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and develop diverse teams, fostering collaboration, resolving conflicts, and cultivating a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Acquisition Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of DoD acquisition policies, life cycle management, risk management, and cost/price analysis, with the ability to provide expert guidance and ensure compliance.
- Classified Program Awareness: Working knowledge of managing divisions that house classified and SAP-level programs, including understanding security protocols and maintaining appropriate oversight boundaries.
- Strategic Vision: Ability to anticipate future organizational needs, develop proactive strategies, and align divisional goals with broader mission objectives.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify complex challenges, develop innovative solutions, and implement effective strategies to address organizational issues.
- Portfolio Management: Proven experience managing large, multifaceted portfolios and projects, ensuring timely delivery within established cost and schedule constraints.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to convey technical and programmatic information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, using tact and diplomacy to influence and negotiate effectively.
- Organizational Awareness: Broad understanding of DoD, federal agencies, and industry roles, enabling effective representation of divisional priorities and collaboration across organizations.
- Change Management: Ability to lead teams through organizational transitions, adapt to evolving mission requirements, and maintain productivity and morale during periods of change.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret /SCI security clearance.
Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
PCS / relocation funding is authorized.
This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 30 days a year.
May be required to be part of a source selection team; during this time the employee may be removed from telework agreement or placed on a modified agreement.
Required to sign a non-disclosure statement.
Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
Non-Critical Acquisition Position.
Prior experience as a Program Manager for services acquisitions is highly desired
A bachelor’s degree or higher in business, management, or other related field is highly desired
Qualifications
The 1101 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.
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.
Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
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.
Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
