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The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon is searching for a Management and Program Analyst, S8P (NH-0343-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent).
Description:
The Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Strategy, Plans, Programs, and Requirements (HQSF/S5/8), and specifically the Planning and Programming Directorate, is responsible for developing the future years resource plan and budget request for all research, development, test, and evaluation; procurement; manpower; MILCON; and operations and sustainment funding. Additionally, the S5/8 engages with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Legislative Liaisons, USSF Field Commands, and the Office of Manpower and Budget to outline and execute the USSF's investment priorities and requests on behalf the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Space Operations. In close partnership with the Division Chief, this position will be focused on planning and programming the Service budget across all aspects of appropriations. This position will shape the investments in future years and will work closely with the S8 Planning Division, the Space Warfighting Analysis Center, OSD entities, as well counterpart offices in the United States Air Force to ensure the Service investments appropriately account for current requirements, joint mission needs, and future warfighting capabilities of the DAF. This position is a leadership position in S5/8 and must be a Subject Matter Expert and will be the focal point for engagement and coordination for Service budget and programming efforts with S5/8, USSF, and DAF leadership.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate should be an expert in DoD operations, planning, acquisitions, budget, and/or space staff and have substantial experience with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) as well as leadership and management skills as a leader in the Division and CSRO. Candidates with critical thinking, organization skills to quickly recall or find information, excellent written/oral communication, ability to collaborate with geographically separated teams, and the ability to deliver on short deadlines are well-suited for the position. Expertise of existing space systems and/or Space Force initiatives is strongly preferred, and resource experience with large weapon system acquisitions, logistics, manpower, facilities, base operations, military construction, and personnel/training programs is preferred. Experience as a supervisor of civilian or military personnel including performance management, recruiting/hiring, security, diversity, and inclusion are also necessary. 10 or more years working in DoD operations, planning, acquisitions, budget, and/or staff with preference in space experience. Five (5) or more years working DoD Planning, Program, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. Ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of previous experience with PPBE process to include thinking critically about operational risk, capability development, and long-range planning and forecasting, and overall force readiness. Possess highly effective oral and written communication skills when presenting technical budget and program information to senior-level leadership. Master's degree and some knowledge of planning and/or analysis programs and software preferred. Leadership and management skills to develop, supervise, and establish office processes, plans, and tasks are required. Candidate should be skilled and comfortable with database tools and other similar software applications.
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Conditions of employment- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access.
- 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.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
- PCS and Incentive is authorized and may be made available.
- This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
QualificationsThe 0343 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 informationEmployed 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.
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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.
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