Open-Source Program Management Team Director, NSIC

The United States Space Force (USSF) National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base is searching for an Open-Source Program Management Team Director (GG-0132-14).

Description:

The National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) is seeking a proactive, self-starting leader to serve as the Director of our expanding Open-Source Program Management Team (OSPMT) in a GG-14 supervisory position. In this critical role, you will oversee two civilian positions and coordinate Center-wide contract efforts to synchronize open source, publicly available information (PAI), commercially available information (CAI), and foreign language capabilities. Your team will be responsible for managing attribution efforts, deploying advanced OSINT/PAI tools, guiding related resourcing requests, and aligning NSIC-wide collections and tasking. As the director, you will operate with minimal supervision to build and sustain vital partnerships across the Intelligence Community, academia, and industry stakeholders to drive the program’s long-term success.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader with the demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium-sized organization, bringing the agility to modify standard practices and techniques to solve complex, interrelated problems. They possess a deep, experiential understanding of the entire intelligence cycle, specifically in leveraging publicly available information (PAI) and submitting open-source requirements. This individual is a recognized expert in open-source intelligence, PAI, commercially available information (CAI), and the integration of linguists within the Intelligence Community, with this expertise grounded in direct, hands-on operational or support experience in at least one of these domains. They bring specialized knowledge of foreign space and counterspace systems, concepts, technologies, and capabilities, paired with familiarity in Intelligence Community and Department of War resourcing processes to effectively advocate for critical program assets. Furthermore, they have a solid background in National Space Intelligence Center, USSF/USAF, and OPM personnel policies, team building, mentoring, and DoD contract management programs. Utilizing mature judgment, experience, and recognized professional standing, this leader is highly skilled at establishing and maintaining effective relationships, negotiating complex issues, and resolving organizational conflicts to drive the mission forward.

Key Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodology of intelligence processes, techniques, sources and reporting mechanisms required for the production of intelligence assessments.
2. Knowledge of foreign space and counterspace systems, concepts and capabilities.
3. Knowledge of supervisory, safety, security, and budgetary regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Broad knowledge of agency, AF, DoD and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s).
5. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, negotiating complex issues, and resolving conflicts based on mature judgment, experience, and recognized professional standing.
6. Ability to utilize analytical and problem-solving techniques to accomplish goals and direct the staff of a small to medium sized organization.

Requirements:

1. Must be a U.S Citizen.
2. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
3. 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.
4. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
5. PCS is authorized. Incentive is not authorized.
6. 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!