What are the responsibilities and job description for the Branch Chief and Lead Systems Integrator, SSC/SNG position at Space Systems Command?
Summary
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The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Strategic Missile Warning Ground Acquisition Delta (SNG) is searching for a Branch Chief and Lead Systems Integrator at Los Angeles Space Force Base, California (NH-0801-03, GS 14 / 15 equivalent).
Description :
The Branch Chief and Lead Systems Integrator will be the lead driver for multi-segment delivery of Missile Warning / Missile Defense (MW / MD) performance. Plan, manage system / enterprise requirements, guide end-to-end testing / verification, assure mission delivery, and sell off and transition MW systems capability to operations. Develop end-to-end Mission Integration Plans and System of Systems Schedules. Align all System / Segment providers to a common schedule. Manage integration "choke points" (i.e., integration pipeline) for Government decisions. Coordinate all mission integration efforts across all stakeholders. Monitor Lines-of-Effort (LOEs) / Segment Integration and help identify and resolve issues. Lead integration of multiple Systems to achieve Enterprise MW / MD Mission capabilities. Enable / manage joint test across the member Systems in the Enterprise. Assess performance, perform gap analysis, develop recommendations for architecture and / or cross-enterprise operating concepts. Provide a single accountable point to manage and integrate changes.
The ideal candidate has proven leadership in developing and integrating satellites and complex ground systems. Deep understanding of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) mission. Ability to integrate and summarize complex technical issues for timely presentation to senior leadership (e.g., Senior Materiel Leader, PEO, MDA) to support decision-making. In-depth understanding of system and sub-system designs and architectures. Ability to lead the conduct of enterprise end-to-end performance models of the system combined with a continuous technical effort to update and validate system models, using testing and engineering data. Quantitative understanding of how related legacy systems or the system being upgraded are used and how they perform operationally (e.g., reliability / availability, key performance metrics).
Key Skills and Abilities :
1. Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and to plan and execute specialized programs of marked difficulty, responsibility, and significance.
2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and / or influence systems acquisition, development, and / or sustainment, and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on expenditure of funds.
3. Knowledge of and skill in evaluating state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and policy affecting systems being developed, and in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff in critical aspects of development, production, and / or support of systems, subsystems, or equipment.
4. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
5. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of an organization, and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff through subordinate supervisors as well as analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
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Conditions of Employment
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.
Additional information
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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.
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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 :
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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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Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address
USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
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Resume : You must submit a resume that provides :
Job title
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 :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
How to Apply
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Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address
USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
Next steps
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.