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Technical Director, 19 SDS

United States Space Force Forces
Dahlgren, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Summary

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This job is open to

  • The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Naval Support Facility-Dahlgren, Dahlgren Virginia is searching for a Technical Director for 19 SDS (NH-0301-04, GS-14 / 15 equivalent).

Description :

Are you looking for a great opportunity right outside of Washington DC with the Space Force, the 19 Space Defense Squadron is a new unit in the United States Space Force leading the way for innovation and federation in space to maintain freedom of action for the U.S., allied, and commercial partners. We are seeking professionals who will push the bounds of space domain awareness for the foundation of space defense.

To exercise first level supervisory and managerial authorities over the 19 SDS as top-ranking civilian. To serve as lead supervisor over the Mission Assurance (MA) Branch and a member of the 19 SDS's leadership team. Provides oversight to and leads team of Information Technology (IT) Specialists and Computer System Operators who support the unit's IT requirements. Provides technical, managerial, and administrative support for personnel assigned to the MA Branch. Provides leadership and guidance to all assigned personnel. Plans, conducts, and attends meetings, conferences, and briefings; professionally represents the 19 SDS, and collaborates with the 18 SDS and Delta 2 Technical Director at all levels and in all environments. Manages the day-to-day operations of the IT workforce and oversees all administrative, logistical, security and personnel activities required to ensure continuity of operations. Responsible for informing 19 SDS leadership of any mission impacting considerations to ensure overall success of the organizational mission.

Key Skills and Abilities :

1. Knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, and materials of professional multidisciplinary engineering to effectively apply advanced engineering principles and concepts to new applications, experimental theories, and other areas of responsibility.

2. Knowledge of planning and program management to execute major projects, provide expert advice to colleagues, and present innovative recommendations for advancing programs and / or methods.

3. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of an organization and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff through subordinate supervisors.

5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI clearance.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and / or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  • This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and / or shift work may be required which may include overtime and / or irregular hours.
  • PCS funding is not authorized.
  • Position is not eligible for telework.
  • Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
  • This is a Key position. Incumbents must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
  • A professional STEM degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is highly desired
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) : Approximately 15 days per year.
  • Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station.
  • Qualifications

    The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

    Additional information

    Disabled 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.

  • Benefits
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    Eligibility 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 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.

  • Benefits
  • A 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 benefits

    Eligibility 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 Documents
  • As 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 number

  • Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
  • Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information :
  • Job title

  • Detailed duties and accomplishments
  • Employer's name and address
  • Supervisor's name and phone number
  • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
  • Hours per week
  • Salary, if applicable
  • Other qualifications - skills, certifications / licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
  • 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
  • Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

    Agency contact information

    US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

    Email

    HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil

    Address

    USSF - United States Space Force Forces

    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 and Transparent
  • The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    Criminal history inquiries

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request
  • Required Documents

    Resume : You must submit a resume that provides :

  • Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
  • Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
  • Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information :
  • Job title

  • Detailed duties and accomplishments
  • Employer's name and address
  • Supervisor's name and phone number
  • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
  • Hours per week
  • Salary, if applicable
  • Other qualifications - skills, certifications / licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
  • 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

    Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

    Agency contact information

    US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

    Email

    HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil

    Address

    USSF - United States Space Force Forces

    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.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request
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