The United States Space Force (USSF) Headquarters Space Force Command (HQSF) at The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia is searching for a Governance and Resource Integration Division Chief, S4O (NH-0343-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).
Description:
We are seeking a systems thinker, someone who doesn't just solve problems, but sees how they connect. This role leads with curiosity, connects dots across the organization with diverse stakeholders and builds solutions that hold up under complexity. The ideal candidate is a rare blend of strategist and builder - someone who can architect the vision and then roll up their sleeves and make it real. Must have expertise in defense resource management, enterprise information technology integration and institutional governance to serve as the Governance & Resources Integration Division Chief for Headquarters Space Force. You will act as the HQSF/S4's principal authority for institutional policy, financial strategy, governing bodies, information technology and data-driven decision-making. The successful candidate will have mastered the PPBE process, built IT integration roadmaps, and facilitated executive steering committees to ensure that strategic objectives are fully resourced, technologically modernized, and audit-ready.
Ideal Candidate:
Possess a diverse background in defense financial management, enterprise information technology, and institutional governance within a Department of War (DoW) or joint-service environment. Educationally, this individual should hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Information Systems Management, or a related discipline, with a Master's degree or MBA preferred. Professionally, they will bring a minimum of 10 years of progressive, senior-level leadership experience directing complex organizations, specifically overseeing multi-faceted teams across governance, resource management and enterprise information technology. They must demonstrate a commanding track record of navigating the DoW Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes, successfully defending Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions, and ensuring compliance with Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) mandates. A deep working knowledge of integrating data analytics frameworks into strategic decision-making and managing executive governing bodies is essential. Professional credentials such as a Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), DoD Financial Management Certification (DFMC), Project Management Professional (PMP), or relevant enterprise IT/data certifications (e.g., ITIL) are desirable to drive fiscal accountability and operational efficiency across the Space Force enterprise.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Expert knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, financial strategy formulation, and the management of Program Element Monitors (PEMs) for enterprise resources.
2. In-depth understanding of institutional governance frameworks and compliance mandates, specifically including Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR), Base Operating Support (BOS), and the Infrastructure Delivery Authority (IDA).
3. Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise IT architectures, data analytics frameworks, and business intelligence strategies utilized to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across a military headquarters environment.
4. Familiarity with the DoW requirements generation process and Weapon System Sustainment (WSS) principles, enabling the translation of operational mission needs into actionable, testable requirements for the acquisition community.
5. Knowledge of federal civilian personnel management principles, OPM supervisory regulations, and merit system protocols required to effectively lead, evaluate, and develop a diverse, multi-functional division.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access.
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.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assign.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
PCS / Incentive funding is available and may be offered.
This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 30 days a year.
Qualifications
The 0343 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.
