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Deputy System Program Manager

Department of the Air Force
Space Systems Command
Space Delta 85, Battlespace Intelligence

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Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/27/2026 to 05/04/2026
Salary
$129,096 - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Colorado Springs, CO
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
SF-FY26-6S-NH-1101-4-SPLASH
Control number
866793400

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The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Systems Delta 85 (SYD 85) Battlespace Intelligence (BI) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for a Deputy System Program Manager (NH-1101-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).

Description:
Space Systems Command is seeking a seasoned acquisition leader to shape the future of national security space capabilities as a critical driver for the Battlespace Intelligence System Program. In this premier civilian leadership role, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team to solve highly complex problems, develop long-range strategic plans, and make authoritative decisions that directly impact the information advantage of the joint warfighter. To succeed, you must possess recent Space Operational Intelligence experience, a deep understanding of how intelligence supports operational warfighting cycles like Battle Management, Command and Control (BMC2) and Targeting, and a mastery of the DoD acquisition lifecycle. This includes expert navigation of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process, execution of investment funds, Space Force task management, Program Element (PE) financial tracking, and the nuances between National Intelligence Program (NIP) and Military Intelligence Program (MIP) funding. If you are ready to apply your technical and procedural expertise to mentor a high-performing organization and leave a lasting legacy in space operations, this is your opportunity to drive mission-critical systems forward.

The ideal candidate for the Battlespace Intelligence System Program is an expert-level Program Manager to serve as a key leader focused on achieving intelligence information dominance through the acquisition of advanced mission systems. In this role, you will oversee a complex "program of programs" that integrates multi-source intelligence-ranging from satellite reconnaissance and electronic signals to tactical reports-to provide commanders with a comprehensive, real-time picture of the operational environment. Beyond standard program management, you will be responsible for acquiring the essential systems that collect, process, and disseminate critical intelligence, ensuring joint forces maintain the decision advantage to see, understand, and act faster than any adversary.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process.
4. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing.
5. Ability to supervise, mentor, motivate, appraise, and work with subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees.
6. 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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Eligible for situational telework only; including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework
  • PCS is authorized and paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  • This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
  • This is a Supervisory position being filled.
  • Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
  • Incumbent may be required to report to work during base exercises, contingencies, or emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours may be required to accomplish assigned duties.
  • 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.
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • This position is designated a CRITICAL APDP position.
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 20 days per year.
  • Incentive is not authorized.
  • This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.

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.

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.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.

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Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email
HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address
USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US

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