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Deputy Chief, Acquisitions Logistics and Product Support, SYD 89

Department of the Air Force
Space Systems Command
United States Space Force / Space Systems Command / Systems Delta 89

Summary

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Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/14/2026 to 05/21/2026
Salary
$104,349 - $161,313 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Los Angeles County, CA
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
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top 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-0346-3-SPLASH
Control number
869453100

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Duties

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Air Force Base is searching for a Deputy Chief for Acquisitions Logistics and Product Support, SYD 89 (NH-0346-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description:
Primary purpose of this position is to serve as Deputy Division Chief and Product Support Manager Product Support Division, Space Domain Awareness & Combat Power and Battle Management Command, Control & Communications, PEOs, directing and supporting the activities of space programs within SSC. Considered a Senior Leader/Subject Matter Expert by others in the organization; sought out by others for assistance and implements approaches to resolve issues.


Ideal Candidate:
Knowledge of the logistics management principles, concepts, policies, and laws; logistics functions, programs, and systems applicable to the duties of position; sources, responsibilities, and means for providing assistance and advice to resolve product support/logistics problems; and all aspects of life cycle integrated logistics support. Ability to lead a team and/or individual members of a team ensuring the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the teams' strategies, goals, objectives, work. Plans, and work products and services. Knowledge of the missions, roles, function, organizational structures, and operation of the United States Space Force and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition processes and integrated life cycle management. Skill in stratifying resources against approved programs; planning, presenting, and executing acquisition programs; analyzing budget impacts on programs; forecasting long-term O&S funding requirements; reviewing, evaluating, and presenting data; and supporting analysis of logistics management programs and activities' specialized documentation.

The ideal candidate will have earned a logistics or business Bachelor's Degree, APDP Logistics Management Credentials (pending applicable waivers as needed for certification), DoD experience is highly desired, along with Team Leader experience.


Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of advanced principles, concepts, procedures, standards, and techniques of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) sufficient to plan and execute a complex and difficult product support program; and to apply new developments to issues for which previous techniques are frequently inadequate.

2. Knowledge of agency program goals and objectives and the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones; and of planning, programming, presenting, and executing budgets as well as forecasting long-term funding requirements.

3. Knowledge of the logistics functions, programs, and systems applicable to product support; and the sources, responsibilities, and means for providing assistance and advice related to life cycle integrated logistics.

4. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

5. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the staff of an organization, including special study teams and task forces composed of members from different organizations and commands.

6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Telework may be authorized.
  • If authorized, PCS will be 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/
  • Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
  • Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
  • Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
  • Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
  • Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
  • Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
  • 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.

Qualifications

The 0346 has no individual occupational requirements 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.

Space Systems Command

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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