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Director of Staff, SYD 85

Department of the Air Force
Space Systems Command
United States Space Force / Space Systems Command / Systems Delta 85

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/11/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 11, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$129,096 - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 4
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
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Announcement number
SF-FY26-6S-NH-1101-4-SPLSH
Control number
871827200

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson AFB, CO for a Director of Staff for SYD 85 (NH-1101-04, GS-14/15 equivalent).

Description:
The United States Space Force (USSF) in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill the Director of Staff position for the System Delta 85. Come join our amazing team who helps to ensure there is never a day without space! The System Delta 85 Director of Staff serves as the primary integrator and advisor to the Delta Commander, directing daily staff activities and synchronizing cross-functional disciplines, including program management, engineering, finance, contracting, and intelligence, to deliver resilient space capabilities. In this capacity, the Director of Staff manages and tracks higher-headquarters taskings, ensures the rigorous quality control of staff packages, and orchestrates administrative, operational, and resource planning across the Delta. Additionally, they provide critical oversight on military and civilian personnel management, strategic planning initiatives, and collaboration with corresponding Mission Deltas and external partners to maintain mission readiness.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate possesses expert knowledge of DoD 5000-series acquisition pathways and rapid prototyping methodologies to drive the delivery of resilient space systems. They demonstrate mastery in synchronizing cross-functional teams and managing high-volume taskings-utilizing systems such as TMT-to seamlessly execute the Delta Commander's intent. Furthermore, this leader exhibits a superior ability to distill complex technical data into actionable executive summaries and briefings for General Officer and Senior Executive Service (SES) leadership. The candidate must be highly proficient in the PPBE process, adeptly managing RDT&E and O&M funding streams to guarantee mission success. Finally, they are skilled in both military and civilian personnel management, including AcqDemo administration, and are deeply committed to fostering professional development across a diverse, high-performing workforce.

Knowledge, Skills & 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 DOW, Space Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process.
4. Skills 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 lead, 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.

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen.
  • 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 is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP).
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 26 days per year.
  • Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.

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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