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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Kirtland Air Force Base is searching for an Integration Systems Engineer (NH-0801-03). Description: Are you interested in supporting some of the worlds most advanced space and missile technologies in one of the most diverse areas in the country? Come join our team here in sunny Kirtland AFB, NM at Space Systems Command. We are located in the city of Albuquerque, gateway to the southwest. The area offers plenty of things to do in between including hiking trails, breweries, sporting events, museums, zoos, and more. Close to ski resorts and lakes! Space Systems Command is the birthplace of U.S. Space Force's ballistic missile and military space program and is the center of acquisition excellence for acquiring and developing military space systems. Our portfolio includes the Global Positioning System, military satellite communications, defense meteorological satellites, space launch and range systems, satellite control networks, space based infrared systems and space situational awareness capabilities. The primary purpose of this position is to provide senior professional systems engineering or program management to the Space Test Program (STP) at Kirtland AFB, NM. STP is the US Space Force premier organization to assist DoD Science and Technology experiments to get to space. With STP, you solve a full range of problems arising in the fields of systems engineering, program management, finance, contracting and acquisition. We work with the nation's top launch vehicle providers such as United Launch Alliance, SpaceX, and others to ensure the nation's top experiments arrive safely on orbit to test out next-generation warfighting capabilities. We also work with a variety of satellite manufacturers to integrate experiments for various orbital regimes to include Low Earth and Geosynchronous orbit. Key Skills and Abilities: 1.Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints. 2.Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals. 3.Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations. 4.Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions. 5.Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 6.Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes. 7.Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This position is eligible for situational telework. Must live in commuting distance to the office.
• 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/
• A professional engineering degree at the bachelor?s level from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
• Incumbent may be required to report to work during base exercises, contingencies, or emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours may be required to accomplish assigned duties.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• Work requires the appropriate APDP certification(s); i.e., Level 2 or 3 in an area such as Test and Evaluation (T and E); Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering-Systems Engineering (SPRDE-SE).
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

Qualifications

The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. In addition to the above requirements, you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions

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]