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Duties

Mission: The Space RCO is a unique program office established to push the bounds of performance for capability delivery. It was formed to expedite the fielding of critical combat capabilities to deliver timely and operationally relevant space superiority and resilience capabilities to the warfighter and enhance material responses to combatant commander needs. The Space RCO has a short, narrow chain of command to senior DAF, USSF and OSD leadership. Job Description: The incumbent serves as the deputy to the Senior Materiel Leader (SML) of the Space RCO Advanced Capabilities Acquisition Delta or Strategic Capabilities Acquisition Delta at Kirtland AFB, NM. The mission of the Space RCO is deliver timely and operationally relevant space superiority and resilience capabilities to the warfighter. The incumbent supports the management of 90 military, civilian or contractor personnel who plan acquisition strategies, award contracts, manage cost, schedule, performance, and deliver capabilities. Responsibilities: - Supports the SML's management of a portfolio of projects/programs throughout the acquisition cycle, often with no closely related precedents - Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, program control, test, and logistics - Leads a team of highly talented, hand-picked acquisition professionals (military, civilian, support contractor) - Represents the organization at executive levels within the Executive Branch, presents programmatic and budget information to Congressional staffers and members, and works with senior contractor/industry representatives - Interfaces with organizations throughout the space and military community to leverage shared development, funding, and resources Desired skills/expertise: Previous experience as an acquisition program manager and five (5) additional on an acquisition program; previous experience as a General Engineer may supplement the acquisition program manager experience. DAWIA Program Manager Advanced (or waiver with ability to achieve in 24 months) Strong background in space acquisition highly desired Ability to independently make decisions in line with the director's strategic intent Ability to utilize strategic context to prioritize needs across a broader family of systems Ability to develop talent within the Space RCO Minimum 4 years SPO experience preferred Strong written/oral skills

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• If authorized, 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/
• Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
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• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.

Qualifications

This position is covered by the OPM group qualification standard for Administrative and Management Positions and can be found here. Scroll down to section three containing the above title.

Contacts

• Address USSF - United States Space Force Forces 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
• Email: [email protected]