Air Force Civilian Service · 5 days ago
Deputy Chief of Staff, SYD 89
The United States Space Force (USSF) is seeking a Deputy Chief of Staff for SYD 89 at Los Angeles AFB, CA. This role is critical in managing a diverse portfolio of over 30 programs and $9B+, focusing on mission areas such as space control, strategic warning, and defensive cyber operations.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Serve a critical function in the operation of the SYD 89 organization
Manage a diverse portfolio of over 30 programs and $9B+
Lead teams to accomplish objectives and bring novel solutions to challenges involving organizational structure and manpower
Gather, analyze, and evaluate a variety of program information to determine acquisition strategy and sources
Plan, organize, and direct the functions of a unit and mentor subordinate staff
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with technical accuracy
Establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within and outside the office
Compose and edit contract required correspondence and develop presentations
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance
Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed 'Unscheduled Telework'
This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first
Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments
PCS / Relocation funding is authorized
This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program
Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, 'Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.'
This position is designated a NON-CRITICAL APDP position
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 20 days per year
May be required to be part of a source selection team; during this time the employee may be removed from telework agreement or placed on a modified agreement
Required to sign a non-disclosure statement
Strong ethics and integrity, with a commitment to transparency and accountability
Familiar with Space Domain Awareness Programs, challenges, interfaces, architecture, and stakeholders
Candidate should possess experience with program contract management, specifically managing A&AS and IT Services contracts
The candidate should also have experience leading teams to accomplish objectives and bring novel solutions to challenges involving organizational structure and manpower to get the most out of a disaggregated team
Candidate should possess skills to listen and communicate with a wide range of people across roles, geographies, classification levels, and social identities
Ability to understand complex issues and assess risks to make decisions
Knowledge of the applicable principles, concepts, policies, and laws; functions, programs, and systems applicable to the duties of logistics contracts and program management and material support
Knowledge of government and private industry policies and practices related to business management, industrial management, financial systems, technical concepts, and production practices
Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate a variety of program information, such as commercial business practices, market conditions, offer acceptability, contractor acceptability, contractor responsibility and/or performance to determine acquisition strategy and sources
Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence management control of proposed and ongoing service contracts
Knowledge of methods of supervision to hold others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a unit and mentor, motivate, and appraise subordinate staff
Determine objectives, make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, set priorities, cause change, and accomplish organizational goals
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy
Ability to use computers and a variety of software programs and databases, gather and analyze a variety of program information, make sound judgments concerning program progress, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management and contractors
Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit
Ability to be persuasive in representing the best interests of the government when dealing with personnel with highly divergent points of view
Ability to plan, organize, analyze problems, translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, evaluate options, conduct research, summarize results, make appropriate recommendations, and manage critical aspects of service contract requirements as related to the assigned functional area and meet deadlines
Ability to compose and edit contract required correspondence, review and analyze directives, develop and brief service contract program related presentations
Preferred
Program Management DAWIA Certification (Practitioner) is desired but not required
Benefits
PCS / Relocation funding is authorized.
Company
Air Force Civilian Service
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