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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Headquarters Space Force Command (HQSF), Chief Strategy and Resources Office (CSRO) at the Pentagon is searching for a Deputy Division Chief, USSF Programming Division (NH-0343-04). Description: The Chief Strategy and Resources Office (HQSF/S5/8), and specifically the Planning and Programming Directorate, is responsible for developing the future years resource plan and budget request for all research, development, test, and evaluation; procurement; manpower; MILCON; and operations and sustainment funding. Additionally, the CSRO engages with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Legislative Liaisons, USSF Field Commands, and the Office of Manpower and Budget to outline and execute the USSF's investment priorities and requests on behalf the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Space Operations. In close partnership with the Division Chief, this position will be focused on planning and programming the Service budget across all aspects of appropriations. This position will shape the investments in future years and will work closely with the S8 Planning Division, the Space Warfighting Analysis Center, OSD entities, as well counterpart offices in the United States Air Force to ensure the Service investments appropriately account for current requirements, joint mission needs, and future warfighting capabilities of the DAF. This position is a leadership position in CSRO and must be a Subject Matter Expert and will be the focal point for engagement and coordination for Service budget and programming efforts with CSRO, USSF, and DAF leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience working in DoD operations, planning, acquisitions, budget, and/or staff with preference in space experience. Experience in working DoD Planning, Program, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. Experience with PPBE process to include thinking critically about operational risk, capability development, and long-range planning and forecasting, and overall force readiness. Possess highly effective oral and written communication skills when presenting technical budget and program information to senior-level leadership. Master's degree and some knowledge of planning and/or analysis programs and software preferred. Leadership and management skills to develop, supervise, and establish office processes, plans, and tasks are required. Candidate should be skilled and comfortable with database tools and other similar software applications. Expertise of existing space systems and/or Space Force initiatives is strongly preferred, and resource experience with large weapon system acquisitions, logistics, manpower, facilities, base operations, military construction, and personnel/training programs is preferred. Experience as a supervisor of civilian or military personnel including performance management, recruiting/hiring, security, diversity, and inclusion are also necessary. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Mastery knowledge and skill in DoD, Joint, Department of the Air Force and Space Force management, planning, engineering, and budget principles. Understand and apply concepts, methodologies, and appropriate financial management and manpower directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy. 2. Extensive knowledge of military service program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of budget and planning actions as related to actual events. 3. Knowledge of the relationship of the various Space Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations, and the way the PPBE supports them. 4. Knowledge of Space Force entities and organizations. 5. Ability to gather, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintains good working relations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• 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/
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Special Sensitive.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• Position may include additional program security requirements in order to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. The incumbent must be willing to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph and mandatory drug testing.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• This position is eligible for telework, 3-4 days per pay period. Schedule and percentage depends on leadership, the employee and the situation.

Qualifications

Space, cyber, and/or intelligence experience is highly desirable. Please see the OPM qualifications for the 0343 series here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Contacts

• Address USSF - Office of Chief of Space Operations 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
• Email: [email protected]