What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Staff, SYD 85 position at USSF - Space Systems Command?
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Description:
The United States Space Force (USSF) in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill the Director of Staff position for the System Delta 85. Come join our amazing team who helps to ensure there is never a day without space! The System Delta 85 Director of Staff serves as the primary integrator and advisor to the Delta Commander, directing daily staff activities and synchronizing cross-functional disciplines, including program management, engineering, finance, contracting, and intelligence, to deliver resilient space capabilities. In this capacity, the Director of Staff manages and tracks higher-headquarters taskings, ensures the rigorous quality control of staff packages, and orchestrates administrative, operational, and resource planning across the Delta. Additionally, they provide critical oversight on military and civilian personnel management, strategic planning initiatives, and collaboration with corresponding Mission Deltas and external partners to maintain mission readiness.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate possesses expert knowledge of DoD 5000-series acquisition pathways and rapid prototyping methodologies to drive the delivery of resilient space systems. They demonstrate mastery in synchronizing cross-functional teams and managing high-volume taskings-utilizing systems such as TMT-to seamlessly execute the Delta Commander's intent. Furthermore, this leader exhibits a superior ability to distill complex technical data into actionable executive summaries and briefings for General Officer and Senior Executive Service (SES) leadership. The candidate must be highly proficient in the PPBE process, adeptly managing RDT&E and O&M funding streams to guarantee mission success. Finally, they are skilled in both military and civilian personnel management, including AcqDemo administration, and are deeply committed to fostering professional development across a diverse, high-performing workforce.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1. Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOW, Space Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process.
4. Skills to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing.
5. Ability to lead, mentor, motivate, appraise, and work with subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy and to use computers and a variety of software programs and databases, gather and analyze a variety of program information, make sound judgments concerning program progress, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management and contractors.
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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.Responsibilities:
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson AFB, CO for a Director of Staff for SYD 85 (NH-1101-04, GS-14/15 equivalent).Description:
The United States Space Force (USSF) in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill the Director of Staff position for the System Delta 85. Come join our amazing team who helps to ensure there is never a day without space! The System Delta 85 Director of Staff serves as the primary integrator and advisor to the Delta Commander, directing daily staff activities and synchronizing cross-functional disciplines, including program management, engineering, finance, contracting, and intelligence, to deliver resilient space capabilities. In this capacity, the Director of Staff manages and tracks higher-headquarters taskings, ensures the rigorous quality control of staff packages, and orchestrates administrative, operational, and resource planning across the Delta. Additionally, they provide critical oversight on military and civilian personnel management, strategic planning initiatives, and collaboration with corresponding Mission Deltas and external partners to maintain mission readiness.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate possesses expert knowledge of DoD 5000-series acquisition pathways and rapid prototyping methodologies to drive the delivery of resilient space systems. They demonstrate mastery in synchronizing cross-functional teams and managing high-volume taskings-utilizing systems such as TMT-to seamlessly execute the Delta Commander's intent. Furthermore, this leader exhibits a superior ability to distill complex technical data into actionable executive summaries and briefings for General Officer and Senior Executive Service (SES) leadership. The candidate must be highly proficient in the PPBE process, adeptly managing RDT&E and O&M funding streams to guarantee mission success. Finally, they are skilled in both military and civilian personnel management, including AcqDemo administration, and are deeply committed to fostering professional development across a diverse, high-performing workforce.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1. Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOW, Space Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process.
4. Skills to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing.
5. Ability to lead, mentor, motivate, appraise, and work with subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy and to use computers and a variety of software programs and databases, gather and analyze a variety of program information, make sound judgments concerning program progress, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management and contractors.
Salary : $129,096