What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Branch Chief, Operations, Transitions and Logistics SYD 84 position at Air Force Civilian Service?
Organization: The United States Space Force (USSF) is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips military members and civilians to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing Guardians, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands (CCMDs). The strategic importance of space can’t be overstated. Political and humanitarian interests as well as commercial concerns vital to the world economy all rely on space-based systems. Launched in 2019 as the nation’s sixth and newest military branch, the USSF was created to protect the interests and assets of America and its allies in this heavily contested realm. The Department of Defense relies on satellites and advanced space-based technology for secure communications, navigation, real-time reconnaissance, precision targeting on the battlefield, early warning of potential missile launches, and even weather forecasting. Guardians and civilians of the USSF are challenged every day to reach new heights in protecting and amplifying these space-based capabilities and defending our way of life by maintaining our edge in space. The Space Force wants to attract talent with the character and potential to excel, empower them with information and choices, and develop them in line with their desires and the Space Force’s needs to create a high-performing organization necessary to secure and defend space.
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for a Deputy Branch Chief, Operations, Transitions and Logistics to support SYD 84 (NH-0301-04, GS 14/15 equivalent). Description: As the Civilian Deputy for SYD 84 Operations, Transition, & Logistics branch (SYD 84/S34), you will directly interface with USSF operators and end-users to ensure the successful delivery of space-based missile warning & tracking capabilities to our warfighters. This position helps to bridge the gap between acquisition programs and operations by actively coordinating transition-to-operations efforts, test & evaluation, launch campaigns, and logistics activities among multiple USSF FIELDCOM and Combatant Command stakeholders. This position is critically important to our nation’s defense and strategic deterrence mission. Additionally, this position is a leader within the organization and has direct supervisory responsibilities for other government civilians and potentially military members to help guide and shape their career progression. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate must be able to operate independently and take the initiative to integrate themselves into working groups / integrated product teams by building relationships with acquisition program office personnel at Los Angeles Air Force Base and with operational stakeholders across the Colorado Front Range. Desired experience includes at least 10-15 years in space acquisition and/or space operations preferably with Missile Warning & Tracking (MWT) / Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems. Candidates should process both business operations and technical skillsets to be able to enable the delivery of MWT/OPIR systems into operations. Additionally, candidates should have past supervisory/managerial experience where they have directly supervised civilian and/or military personnel. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree at minimum, and preferably a master’s degree with degree(s) in a relevant field of study. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of space-based warning systems and their concepts for the deployment and employment to meet a wide range of operational requirements. 2. Knowledge of resource management, such as planning, programming, budgeting, appropriation, funding and accounting processes and their implications for effective mission accomplishments. 3. A broad understanding of the processes of all functions, interrelated activities, and statutory and regulatory requirements. 4. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. 5. Ability to develop and articulate effective policies, goals, and sound management practices to successfully direct programs. 6. Ability to objectively analyze information, identify new developments or issues, and direct appropriate program and/ or policy actions. 7. Knowledge of and experience with directing and supporting all aspect of space surveillance test programs, on-orbit operations, event reporting coupled with ability to assimilate past, present and projected technical performance status and determines areas for emphasis and priority. 8. Demonstrated skill leading multi-discipline organization, including space operations specialists, engineers, logisticians and program/project managers in achieving its objectives. Requirements: 1. Must be a U.S. Citizen 2. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance. 3. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. 4. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. 5. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 20 days per year. 6. Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”. 7. PCS / Relocation funding is authorized. 8. This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first. 9. Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training. 10. 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.
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for a Deputy Branch Chief, Operations, Transitions and Logistics to support SYD 84 (NH-0301-04, GS 14/15 equivalent). Description: As the Civilian Deputy for SYD 84 Operations, Transition, & Logistics branch (SYD 84/S34), you will directly interface with USSF operators and end-users to ensure the successful delivery of space-based missile warning & tracking capabilities to our warfighters. This position helps to bridge the gap between acquisition programs and operations by actively coordinating transition-to-operations efforts, test & evaluation, launch campaigns, and logistics activities among multiple USSF FIELDCOM and Combatant Command stakeholders. This position is critically important to our nation’s defense and strategic deterrence mission. Additionally, this position is a leader within the organization and has direct supervisory responsibilities for other government civilians and potentially military members to help guide and shape their career progression. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate must be able to operate independently and take the initiative to integrate themselves into working groups / integrated product teams by building relationships with acquisition program office personnel at Los Angeles Air Force Base and with operational stakeholders across the Colorado Front Range. Desired experience includes at least 10-15 years in space acquisition and/or space operations preferably with Missile Warning & Tracking (MWT) / Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems. Candidates should process both business operations and technical skillsets to be able to enable the delivery of MWT/OPIR systems into operations. Additionally, candidates should have past supervisory/managerial experience where they have directly supervised civilian and/or military personnel. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree at minimum, and preferably a master’s degree with degree(s) in a relevant field of study. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of space-based warning systems and their concepts for the deployment and employment to meet a wide range of operational requirements. 2. Knowledge of resource management, such as planning, programming, budgeting, appropriation, funding and accounting processes and their implications for effective mission accomplishments. 3. A broad understanding of the processes of all functions, interrelated activities, and statutory and regulatory requirements. 4. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. 5. Ability to develop and articulate effective policies, goals, and sound management practices to successfully direct programs. 6. Ability to objectively analyze information, identify new developments or issues, and direct appropriate program and/ or policy actions. 7. Knowledge of and experience with directing and supporting all aspect of space surveillance test programs, on-orbit operations, event reporting coupled with ability to assimilate past, present and projected technical performance status and determines areas for emphasis and priority. 8. Demonstrated skill leading multi-discipline organization, including space operations specialists, engineers, logisticians and program/project managers in achieving its objectives. Requirements: 1. Must be a U.S. Citizen 2. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance. 3. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. 4. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. 5. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 20 days per year. 6. Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”. 7. PCS / Relocation funding is authorized. 8. This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first. 9. Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training. 10. 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.
Salary : $129,096 - $197,200