The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Launch Delta 45 at Patrick Space Force Base is searching for a Planning Specialist (NH-0301-03).
Join the Space Launch Delta 45 Plans and Programs Directorate (XP) as a Delta Planning Specialist with potential for various assigned duties supporting the world's largest space launch mission on the stunning Space Coast of Florida! Our office works tasks directly for the Delta Commander in a variety of areas. These may include Spaceport strategic planning, the vetting of new launch customers, staffing approvals for upgraded launch vehicles, Delta external relations with NASA, state agencies and US Congress, international affairs, transient tests/exercises, agreements management and bedding down new base tenants.
Join a remarkable group of professionals as we pave the way for a Spaceport of the Future, anticipating over 100-200+ launches per year in the coming decade! To meet these high and dynamic demands, we are seeking individuals who can work independently, are flexible to change and have excellent staffing and oral/written communication skills.
Key Duties: (may be assigned in one or more of these areas)
- Provides guidance and interpretation on basing and beddown-related matters and ensures basing and beddown regulations are enforced for both new and existing tenants.
- Delta interface for transient customers requesting support for an exercise, test or training event on SLD 45 property.
- SLD 45 strategic planning, working issues such as launch complex allocation, future infrastructure upgrades and Unified Spaceport planning with NASA. Crafts responses to related congressional RFIs or HHQ questions.
- Manages SLD 45 mission agreements and Base Plans library.
- Responsible for International Affairs issues pertaining to Eastern Range assets at Ascension Island.
- Assists the Delta Planning Engineer with staffing agreements for new launch providers or national security government payloads.
- Space Launch Delta (SLD) 45 Legislative Liaison duties such as preparing SLD 45 senior leaders for congressional engagement and planning, executing, and overseeing legislative-related visits on behalf of the SLD 45 commander. Engage with SAF/LL, Kennedy Space Center and commercial launch providers such as United Launch Alliance, SpaceX and Blue Origin.
- External Relations Liaison duties such as collaborating on common issues of interest with Kennedy Space Center, Florida State legislators, the Economic Development Commission, state agencies, Canaveral Port Authority, and local community groups.
- Creates and staffs briefings or background papers as tasked by SLD 45 senior leadership.
Initiatives/Mission Overview:
- Foster key relationships with commercial space customers and federal transient customers.
- Serves as a member of the Delta Industry Engagement Team (front door) and works with customers effectively through the onboarding process.
- Engages with key customers, explains policies and procedures, and resolves challenges.
- Plays a role in the Delta's participation in the AF Strategic Basing process.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of SLD 45 mission, strategic objectives, vision and current space and Range policy matters.
- Actively involved in the Delta's long-range planning process for the Spaceport of the Future efforts.
- Participates in Delta-level, NASA-KSC, and State of Florida forums and working groups.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret 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 TDY 15 days per year.
Incumbent must be able to commute between KSC and SLD 45 facilities and bases.
Qualifications
The 0301 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.
