Deputy Branch Chief, Narrowband SATCOM Space Segment, SYD 88/NX

Deputy Branch Chief, Narrowband SATCOM Space Segment, SYD 88/NX Summary The United States Space Force (USSF) in San Diego, CA is searching for Deputy Branch Chief for the Narrowband SATCOM Space Segment to support SYD 88/NX (NH-0346-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Acquisition Program Manager and the Deputy Branch Chief for the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Space Segment Branch (SSC SYD 88/NXS) within the Satellite Communication and Position, Navigation, and Timing (SCPNT) Portfolio. In this critical leadership role, the incumbent directs and supports the activities of the Materiel Leader (ML) and Civilian/Senior Materiel Leader (SML) to advance SCPNT Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) objectives. Operating with a high degree of independence, the employee is responsible for conceiving and executing solutions to highly complex acquisition and engineering challenges, analyzing project findings, and guiding the technical and programmatic efforts of junior team members. Work is executed autonomously, with completed initiatives reviewed primarily for feasibility, compatibility, and overall mission effectiveness in delivering critical space-based capabilities. At the core of this portfolio is the MUOS Service Life Extension (SLE) program-a high-visibility, $3B ACAT 1B acquisition effort designed to sustain the DoW's premier Narrowband satellite communication system. As Deputy, you will oversee the Phase 2 Development and Production contract awarded to Boeing in June 2026. This Fixed-Price Incentive Firm Target (FPIF) contract spans a 78-month base period to develop, manufacture, test, and launch two new geostationary Space Vehicles (SV 6 and SV 7) by 2031 and 2032. These satellites will integrate advanced Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) technology to extend secure, worldwide Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) SATCOM services for mobile and fixed-site warfighters, ensuring seamless continuity of operations for U.S. and coalition partners. Ideal Candidate: 1. Acquisition experience, actively embedded within a Program Office (Government or Industry). 2. Demonstrated expertise with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes, to include leading in-depth program funding and execution reviews. 3. Outstanding ability to synthesize complex programmatic and financial data from multiple sources to deliver clear, actionable recommendations. 4. Skills in determining resource requirements, setting organizational priorities, monitoring progress, and evaluating performance metrics. 5. Knowledge of program management, contractual oversight, and organizational processes needed to plan and execute high-value research support contracts. 6. Ability to advise senior leaders, program managers, and technical stakeholders on program execution, contract strategy, and issue resolution. 7. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercise sound judgment to resolve complex issues while sustaining productive stakeholder relationships. Requirements Conditions of employment - Must be a U.S. Citizen. - Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance. - Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first). - Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, "Confidential Financial Disclosure Report." Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training. - Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. - Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall. - This position is designated a Critical APDP position. - Subject to Temporary Duty Station (TDY) approximately 15 days per year. - PCS is authorized and may be made available. - Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". - This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). - This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment. Qualifications The 1101 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 Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more 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. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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