Technical Director & Chief Engineer, SSC/SZI

SummaryTo 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.This job is open to The publicU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.VideosDutiesThe United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland Air Force Base (New Mexico) is searching for a Technical Director & Chief Engineer for SSC / SZI (NH-0801-04, GS-14 / 15 Equivalent).Description : Create and execute the technical roadmap / vision / strategy for the Space Force's only dedicated prototype operations center! You will evaluate new missions for their ability to work in concert with other prototype missions to protect and defend the Nation's high value on-orbit assets, assess their impact on operations center resources, and plan for and assess completion of prototype testing and mission objectives. This job will develop your knowledge of our 15 diverse classified missions, grow your professional network with our 10 mission partners, and give you experience with the mission ground systems. We need your expertise to usher our ops center into the future as we deliver strategically important technological advancements and great power competition conflict deterrence!Ideal Candidate : - Minimum : a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM)-related undergraduate degree. Ideally : a STEM-related master's degree.- APDP Engineering Practitioner level certification.- Experience working as a satellite operator at a government or contractor satellite operations center.- General knowledge of satellites and their respective ground systems, cloud computing, and networking.- Familiarity with cloud computing, networking, the Satellite Control Network (SCN), Commercial Augmentation Services (CAS), and ground Telemetry, Tracking & Control (TT&C) systems.Daily requirements : - Provide technical vision, support, and advice to the Branch Chief regarding existing satellite missions, potential future missions, and related ground systems.- Work with the branch's Flight Directors, mission partners, and contractors to ensure accomplishment of individual and integrated mission objectives and contribute to anomaly resolution as appropriate.- Ensure satellite operations equities (concept of operations, requirements, etc.) are appropriately accounted for during the mission partner development process through participation in or leadership of technical reviews.- Contribute content to mission partner Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and Agreement (MOAs) and collaborate with mission partners to ensure mutual MOU and MOA compliance.- Work with the organization's Technical Director and other organizational branches to ensure cohesion of the unit's technical roadmap with the organization's broader technical roadmap.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, concepts, 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 of systems, systems, subsystems, or equipment.4. Knowledge of Research, Development, Test & Evaluation Support Complex (RSC) capabilities and the capabilities of supporting technologies including the Satellite Control Network (SCN), Commercial Augmentation Services (CAS), mission partner capabilities, and appropriate ground Telemetry, Tracking & Control (TT&C) systems.5. Knowledge of policies, regulations, operating instructions, processes, procedures, and other direction / guidance as pertains to complex mission systems and satellite command and control to include both ground and space technologies.6. Skilled in leading teams made up of government, contractor, and technical advisement support using an agile program / project management approach and use of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office products, at a minimum Outlook, Excel, Planner, PowerPoint, Project, and Teams.7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and diplomacy in various settings including meetings, briefings, and written communication with a variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside of the organization.Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen.Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.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.This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.Must be available to participate in Government mandated and / or required training to achieve / maintain proficiency.May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft within CONUS or to downrange sites in the performance of Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY).This position is on-site and eligible for situational telework, 2-4 days per pay period. Employee must reside within commuting distance of worksite. Schedule and percentage will be determined by leadership, employee, and the situation.PCS / Relocation is available.Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.Resumes are to be limited to no more than 5 pages. Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications are received.Subject to TDY 15 days a year.Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, "Confidential Financial Disclosure Report." Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.Position requires a professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. Advanced degrees are preferred.This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). QualificationsThe 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 informationDisabled 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. BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou 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. BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.Resume : You must submit a resume that provides : Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone numberEducation information - the name of the school and the dates you attendedWork experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information : Job titleDetailed duties and accomplishmentsEmployer's name and addressSupervisor's name and phone numberStarting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)Hours per weekSalary, if applicableOther qualifications - skills, certifications / licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training coursesCollege 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 ApplyTo submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.Agency contact informationUS Space Force Enterprise Talent ManagementEmail HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.milAddressUSSF - Space Systems Command 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 USNext stepsFor additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn. Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number requestRequired DocumentsResume : You must submit a resume that provides : Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone numberEducation information - the name of the school and the dates you attendedWork experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information : Job titleDetailed duties and accomplishmentsEmployer's name and addressSupervisor's name and phone numberStarting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)Hours per weekSalary, if applicableOther qualifications - skills, certifications / licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training coursesCollege 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 ApplyTo submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.Agency contact informationUS Space Force Enterprise Talent ManagementEmail HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.milAddressUSSF - Space Systems Command 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 USNext stepsFor additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request