IT Project Manager – Cloud Solutions, SLD 45/RM

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Launch Delta 45’s Range Management Division (SLD 45/RM) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is searching for an IT Project Manager – Cloud Solutions (NH-2210-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: Join Space Launch Delta 45 as an IT Project Manager and shape the future of space operations! We're seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Project Manager to lead mission-critical IT solutions initiatives within our Range Management Division. This role will be at the forefront of modernizing our IT infrastructure, including migrating legacy systems to cutting-edge cloud platforms and integrating new applications. You will manage projects end-to-end, collaborating with customers to define requirements and coordinating with technical experts to solve complex problems. Your work will directly impact Space Force operations by developing and implementing effective computing and IT service solutions, analyzing project costs, monitoring performance, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. If you're a proactive and results-oriented IT professional with a passion for innovation, apply now to take ownership of impactful projects and contribute to the future of space operations. The ideal candidate for the IT Project Manager – Cloud Solutions position possesses a comprehensive background encompassing technical expertise, project management skills, and practical experience within a cloud computing environment. Key areas of background, training, and experience include: 1. Technical Expertise: A strong understanding of various cloud service offerings is essential, including communications, networking, security, database management, document and records management, visual information, server and personal computer management, and office automation tools and techniques. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to stay current with relevant Cloud Computing (CC) and Cloud Service Programs (CSP) offerings and software applications. 2. Cloud Migration & Development: Experience migrating legacy systems into CC and CSP applications, developing new applications, and migrating systems throughout a large organization is highly desirable. This includes familiarity with various cloud platforms and deployment models. 3. Project Management: a. Project Lifecycle Management: Demonstrated experience in managing projects from initiation to completion, including planning, design, development, deployment, and maintenance. b. Project Management Methodologies: A solid understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is necessary. c. Financial Management: Experience managing project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and variance analysis, is critical. The candidate should be able to analyze cost reports, identify unauthorized charges, and recommend corrective actions. d. Risk Management: Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. 4. Acquisition and Contract Management: Contracting Officer Representative (COR) experience in working with government contracts and acquisition processes is preferred. 5. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: a. Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to effectively communicate with and manage diverse stakeholders, including customers, subject matter experts, vendors, subcontractors, and other agencies. b. Negotiation Skills: Experience in negotiating agreements and resolving conflicts. c. Report Writing: Ability to prepare clear, concise, and informative reports on project progress, issues, and trends. 6. Specific Experience within Relevant Organizations: Experience working directly with Spaceport ranges and Space Force departments is a plus. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Professional knowledge of the full range of principles, concepts and methodology associated with life cycle management of Cloud Computing and Cloud Service projects, to plan and complete assigned workload. 2. Knowledge of project management principles and techniques, to include knowledge of and skill in applying cost benefit analysis principles and methods as well as to interpret policies, standards, and guidelines 3. Knowledge, skills and abilities as a project manager to work through project management processes to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects. 4. Considerable skill, ingenuity, and creative thinking in applying knowledge to plan and accomplish a variety of difficult and complex work assignments both at and away from project sites Requirements: 1. Must be a U.S Citizen. 2. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. 3. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise 4. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. 5. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. 6. This is a cybersecurity position; the employee will attain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held, within six months of filling position IAW DoD 8570.01 M. 7. Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”. 8. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year. 9. PCS is authorized. Incentive is not authorized. 10. This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.

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 War 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. Please review the new Guardian Ideal to learn more about the new talent culture within the new U.S. Space Force, as we have a chance to make history and rewrite some of the rules—we hope you are excited about the opportunities this will present! https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/2782534/cso-unveils-guardian-ideal-space-force-values-at-afa/