The United States Space Force (USSF) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is searching for a Modeling &Simulation Production Manager to support the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC), (GG-0132-13).
This position is covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS). For additional information about DCIPS, click here: https://dcips.defense.gov/
Description:
Are you a dynamic, high-caliber, technical production manager ready to safeguard critical intelligence and directly shape the nation's security?
The National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) is the US Space Force's premier authority on foreign space capabilities and threats. We deliver game-changing, predictive scientific and technical intelligence (S&TI) that empowers joint force warfighters, national leaders, and defense acquisition professionals.
As we rapidly scale our mission capabilities, we are seeking a proactive, visionary Production Manager to pave the way. In this high-impact role, you will work in tandem with NSIC squadrons that drive our Modeling & Simulation (M&S) production planning and prioritization framework. You will become a trusted mission partner at the forefront of space intelligence, coordinating internally and externally with influential agencies such as Space Systems Command (SSC) and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). If you are an articulate results-driven professional, your next mission starts here.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a proactive, systems-thinking professional who operates effectively at the critical intersection of threat intelligence analysis (Red) and operational capabilities (Blue). Beyond traditional production management, you will serve as a vital Mission Integrator possessing deep space domain familiarity and the technical acumen required to prioritize sophisticated Modeling & Simulation (M&S) frameworks. You will work in tandem with the model-producing squadrons to manage requests, prioritize production, and provide production progress transparency.
You will stand out if you have the ability to work independently; plan, organize, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and expertly oversee joint production and federation plans while actively connecting and engaging with committee members. Bringing a blend of expertise involving fundamental Modeling & Simulation knowledge, governance, standardization, and a self-motivated drive to build bridges across NSIC, external modeling agencies, and the intelligence and defense communities is also highly desirable
Key Areas of Expertise
- Proven track record of aligning diverse mission partners around common operational goals and fostering interagency cooperation, overseeing joint production and federation plans, and actively connecting and engaging with committee members.
- Proven ability to define, translate, and implement complex M&S governance and standards established by the broader USSF enterprise, ensuring our frameworks remain aligned and compliant. Experienced with friendly force ("Blue") and/or threat (Red) modeling architecture and requirements, methodologies such as Signature and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles
- Experienced in directly translating complex technical requirements into actionable production needs.
- Possess a strong working knowledge of the operational structure and mission areas of the United States Space Force (USSF), paired with a deep understanding of the NSIC M&S mission set.
- Possess exceptional executive presence with demonstrated experience briefing and advising DoW senior leadership and senior civilian counterparts.
- Ability to operate with high autonomy in fast-paced environments-effectively prioritizing tasks, managing shifting deadlines, and driving project velocity amidst fluid mission requirements.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills utilized to facilitate complex agency coordination, negotiate sensitive technical parameters, and reconcile competing priorities with production submission.
2. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP).
Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
Recruitment/Relocation funding maybe authorized.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
Qualifications
The 0132 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
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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.
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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.
