The United States Space Force (USSF) at NBVC Point Mugu, CA is searching for an Operations Support Director to support 10 SOPS (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).
Description:
The United States Space Force (USSF) 10th Space Operations Squadron (10 SOPS) is searching for a visionary Operations Support Director to lead a vital Mission Support Element team at NBVC Point Mugu, CA. This is more than a management role; it is an impactful leadership position at the heart of our operations, ensuring the seamless execution of vital national security space missions.
Your Mission
As the Operations Support Director, you will be part of the strategic force behind our mission's success. You will have oversight of a diverse portfolio, including:
Financial & Resource Management: Command the budget and resource allocation, ensuring fiscal integrity and optimal use of assets.
Infrastructure & Facilities: Oversee the command's physical infrastructure, guaranteeing a secure and operational environment.
Personnel & Administration: Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and managing all administrative functions.
Security Operations: Uphold and advance our physical security protocols to safeguard personnel and mission-critical assets.
Why This Role is Different
You will not just manage mission support functions; you will shape them. As a key advisor to the Squadron Commander, your insights will directly influence strategic decisions, drive innovation, and solve the complex challenges inherent in space operations. We are looking for an independent, strategic thinker who thrives on complexity and is ready to make a tangible impact.
If you are a proven leader with expertise in personnel, resource, and facility management, and you are ready to ensure the success of the 10th Space Operations Squadron, we urge you to apply.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with extensive experience from a career within the Department of Defense (as a senior NCO, officer, or civilian). A strong foundation in an operational or mission support role is essential, along with a sophisticated understanding of both squadron-level and higher-headquarters dynamics. Candidates must have demonstrable experience serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across a broad spectrum of mission support functions. A relevant college degree (e.g., Business, Management, Public Administration) is preferred, and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered beneficial.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, and other agencies.
2. Knowledge of a human resources programs, basic facility operations, finance, contracts, procurement, security programs, and administrative tasks.
3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions, as well as mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.
5. Ability to research, evaluate, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions.
6. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 10 days per year.
This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
Qualifications
The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here.
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.
