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Do not email application. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here. For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Force Command (SPC) Chantilly, VA is searching for a Deputy Director, Joint Sensitive Space Staff for the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (NH-0343-04, GS 14/15 equivalent). Description: Are you ready to shape the future of national security in the space domain? As the Deputy Director, Joint Sensitive Space Staff, you will serve as a recognized subject matter expert and strategic leader at the forefront of the United States Space Force's (USSF) Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC). In this high-impact, NH-04 level role based in Chantilly, VA, you will partner directly with the Director to lead the strategic planning, execution, and protection of our nation's most sensitive space portfolios. You are someone who thrives on solving complex, multi-dimensional problems, excels at guiding multidisciplinary teams, and is passionate about establishing program protection policies that defend critical space assets from emerging global threats. If you are a visionary leader who wants to bridge the gap between advanced technology, acquisition strategy, and national security policy, this is the mission you've been waiting for! On a daily basis, you will drive the strategic vision of the JS3 staff by translating high-level national security objectives into actionable space operations policies and program requirements. You will oversee program performance, manage risks, and advise senior leadership on resource allocation and budget decisions. Your day will involve collaborating closely with internal Space Force elements, the Department of Defense, and external intelligence partners to ensure robust, end-to-end program protection and cybersecurity. Whether you are conducting risk assessments, implementing advanced data analytics to optimize program performance, crafting persuasive briefings for high-level decisionmakers, or mentoring the next generation of space defense leaders, your work will directly safeguard U.S. and allied interests in the space domain.ac Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a deep technical and strategic background in national security and space operations. You must possess: Professional Experience & Background: Space Systems & Program Protection: Mastery of professional security concepts, principles, and policy execution, with expert knowledge of systems engineering practices and program protection methodologies specifically pertaining to space systems. Program Management & Acquisition: Comprehensive knowledge of defense planning, program management, and standard defense acquisition regulations, practices, and engineering disciplines (supporting sustainment, modification, and maintenance). Leadership & Mentorship: Demonstrated experience leading, guiding, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and analysts in high-stakes environments. Core Competencies: Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to leverage advanced data analytics, identify trends or anomalies, and use data visualization/storytelling to drive policy and resource decisions. Expert Collaboration: Exceptional communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to represent the directorate in high-level DoD, USSF, and intelligence community forums, building strong inter-agency partnerships Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Mastery of a wide range of professional security concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and policy to project development, execution, and advisory services. 2. Expert knowledge of systems engineering practices and procedures as they pertain to space systems and program protection principles, concepts and policies to oversee significant projects. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of planning/program management; of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and of engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs. 4. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies
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.
Chantilly, Virginia
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.
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.
Do not email application. 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.
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.
The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.
Source: USAJOBS · Bespree is not the employer.
Do not email application. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here. For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Force Command (SPC) Chantilly, VA is searching for a Deputy Director, Joint Sensitive Space Staff for the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (NH-0343-04, GS 14/15 equivalent). Description: Are you ready to shape the future of national security in the space domain? As the Deputy Director, Joint Sensitive Space Staff, you will serve as a recognized subject matter expert and strategic leader at the forefront of the United States Space Force's (USSF) Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC). In this high-impact, NH-04 level role based in Chantilly, VA, you will partner directly with the Director to lead the strategic planning, execution, and protection of our nation's most sensitive space portfolios. You are someone who thrives on solving complex, multi-dimensional problems, excels at guiding multidisciplinary teams, and is passionate about establishing program protection policies that defend critical space assets from emerging global threats. If you are a visionary leader who wants to bridge the gap between advanced technology, acquisition strategy, and national security policy, this is the mission you've been waiting for! On a daily basis, you will drive the strategic vision of the JS3 staff by translating high-level national security objectives into actionable space operations policies and program requirements. You will oversee program performance, manage risks, and advise senior leadership on resource allocation and budget decisions. Your day will involve collaborating closely with internal Space Force elements, the Department of Defense, and external intelligence partners to ensure robust, end-to-end program protection and cybersecurity. Whether you are conducting risk assessments, implementing advanced data analytics to optimize program performance, crafting persuasive briefings for high-level decisionmakers, or mentoring the next generation of space defense leaders, your work will directly safeguard U.S. and allied interests in the space domain.ac Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a deep technical and strategic background in national security and space operations. You must possess: Professional Experience & Background: Space Systems & Program Protection: Mastery of professional security concepts, principles, and policy execution, with expert knowledge of systems engineering practices and program protection methodologies specifically pertaining to space systems. Program Management & Acquisition: Comprehensive knowledge of defense planning, program management, and standard defense acquisition regulations, practices, and engineering disciplines (supporting sustainment, modification, and maintenance). Leadership & Mentorship: Demonstrated experience leading, guiding, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and analysts in high-stakes environments. Core Competencies: Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to leverage advanced data analytics, identify trends or anomalies, and use data visualization/storytelling to drive policy and resource decisions. Expert Collaboration: Exceptional communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to represent the directorate in high-level DoD, USSF, and intelligence community forums, building strong inter-agency partnerships Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Mastery of a wide range of professional security concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and policy to project development, execution, and advisory services. 2. Expert knowledge of systems engineering practices and procedures as they pertain to space systems and program protection principles, concepts and policies to oversee significant projects. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of planning/program management; of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and of engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs. 4. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies
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.
Chantilly, Virginia
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.
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.
Do not email application. 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.
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.
The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.