Program Manager

Duties The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Space Force Base is searching for a Program Manager for Operations and Sustainment (GS-1101-13). Description: The Advanced Communications Acquisition Delta (USSF Space Systems Command) is a rapid acquisition unit currently seeking a strong acquisition professional ready to serve as the Operations and Sustainment Program Manager for an elite government team building and sustaining next-generation communications capabilities on a highly-classified SECDEF-directed MILSATCOM effort. The ideal candidate for this position should be effective at operating and leading a combined military, civilian, and contractor team executing a wide range of operations and sustainment related MILSATCOM projects. The candidate must be willing to travel, sometimes to OCONUS locations, to ensure the fielded system is operational and/or fully functional. In addition, as this role supports current operations, the candidate may be required to respond to and support on-orbit activities and events. This position supports a fast-paced acquisition with hard hitting mission impacts, and the selected candidate must be a motivated problem solver and self-starter. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate has background in satellite operations, ground system and equipment sustainment and fielding, and working all aspects of contract management from Request For Proposal release to technical evaluation, contract award, execution, and performance monitoring. Candidate should possess an engineering or management degree and have experience operating in and leading teams in space acquisition programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S Citizen. PCS/Incentive funding is available. Must be able to obtain and maintain Top-Secret security clearance. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. This position is not eligible telework. Employee must pass initial and continued periodic short notice drug testing. This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Qualifications The 1101 series does not have individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here . Please review the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management. Benefits Help 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 window Learn 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. 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 Help 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 window Learn 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 To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here . Agency contact information US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management Email Address USSF - United States Space Force Forces 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US Learn more about this agency 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 To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here . Agency contact information US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management Email Address USSF - United States Space Force Forces 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US Learn more about this agency 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