Headquarters Space Force Mission Sustainment/Logistics Directorate (HQSF/S4O) at The Pentagon is searching for a Technical Director (NH-0343-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent).
Description:
Headquarters is seeking a dynamic and highly accomplished leader with deep expertise in strategic planning, resource governance, and organizational transformation to serve as the Technical Director. Operating in a high-operations-tempo, high-visibility environment, this individual strategically leads and supervises a multidisciplinary team of military officers, civil service personnel, and contractors, seamlessly translating senior leadership intent into coordinated, decisive action. The incumbent directs front-office operations and integrates strategic initiatives across the enterprise, establishing the structures, integrated communications, and synchronized battle rhythms necessary to execute mission priorities at scale. By combining exceptional technical credibility with sound operational discipline, this leader turns complex, cross-functional challenges into compelling, decision-ready products, overseeing special projects and managing resource governance to enable senior leaders to resolve critical issues proactively before they impact global mission execution.
The Mission Sustainment/Logistics Directorate (S4O) is seeking a highly accomplished Supervisory Management and Program Analyst to serve as Technical Director, bringing a robust background in leading senior-level headquarters staff teams, strategic planning, policy development, and enterprise mission execution within the Department of War (DoW), with preferred command-level experience in the Space Force, Air Force, or broader defense enterprise. Academically, the ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in business, public administration, organizational leadership, engineering management, national security studies, systems management, or a related field, with a master's degree strongly preferred. Professionally, this individual must demonstrate progressive senior leadership experience directing complex staff organizations, front-office operations, and integrated program portfolios, with a commanding track record of aligning organizational goals to executable initiatives, resolving systemic organizational friction, and leading high-performing military and civilian teams in fast-paced, high-visibility environments. Operating as a senior technical authority, the incumbent provides authoritative expertise across assigned Space Staff programs, identifies systemic operating problems, resolves conflicting priorities, and shapes strategic communications, high-level staff papers, and executive products to govern the executive battle rhythm and support senior leader decision-making. Requiring exceptional communication skills, sharp interpersonal judgment, adaptability, and the discretion to handle sensitive information, the successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, meet special-sensitive position requirements, and operate effectively under travel and unscheduled overtime demands.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
In-depth understanding of strategic planning processes, including the ability to align organizational goals with strategic initiatives.
Comprehensive knowledge of organizational structure, functions, and interrelationships within a command environment.
Familiarity with military protocols, customs, and courtesies, as well as knowledge of military chain of command and operations.
Knowledge of legislative processes and the ability to coordinate with legislative bodies and respond to congressional inquiries.
Understanding of project management principles, including planning, execution, and monitoring of projects.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare speeches, presentations, and official documents.
Strong coordination skills to facilitate meetings, events, and strategic engagements.
Analytical skills to assess and interpret data, develop plans, and ensure accurate information flow.
Leadership skills to oversee and guide team activities, manage projects, and provide direction to staff.
Effective problem-solving skills to address issues, find solutions, and implement changes as needed.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt to changing situations, handle unexpected challenges, and remain flexible in achieving objectives.
Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness in all tasks and communications.
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships, work collaboratively with diverse groups, and facilitate team efforts.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access, other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret SAP to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
A non-disclosure statement must be signed.
Employee needs to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
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.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDYs assigned.
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 Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 25 days per year
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.
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/.
Incentive is not authorized.
Please limit your resume to a maximum of two pages.
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.
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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.
