What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer and Program Management Specialist, SSC/LEX position at USSF - Space Systems Command?
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Description:
Join the United States Space Force's premier rapid-response launch team as a General Engineer & Program Manager, where your work directly supports the Nation's most critical defense missions. This is your chance to lead high-stakes launch acquisition and operations across a constellation of national priorities-including missions for the USSF, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), U.S. Army, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), and the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Golden Dome space-based interceptor program.
?? Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:
- Lead integrated action teams to shape launch strategies and ensure mission readiness
- Conduct deep acquisition & technical evaluations and mission assurance reviews of launch systems
- Deliver high-impact briefings to senior military and civilian leadership
- Pilot launch teams through the full mission lifecycle-from concept to countdown
??? Why You Matter: You'll be at the forefront of safeguarding America's space launch architecture, driving innovation through cross-functional collaboration and technical excellence. Your leadership will ensure our warfighters have the space-based capabilities they need-when they need them.
?? If You're Fired Up About Space Launch, National Defense, and Leading Missions That Matter-This Is Your Call to Action.
Come join America's Launch Team. Lead boldly. Fight smart. Win big.
Ideal Candidate:
This position plays a vital role in supporting the United States Space Force (USSF) and the Department of War (DoW) by focusing on the sustainability and enhancement of global space launch systems. The primary responsibility of the position is to serve as the focal point for launch operations and acquisition of logistics, maintenance, supply, engineering, mission assurance and launch services, ensuring the launch mission readiness and success.
Education:
Training:
Successful applicants will have completed relevant engineering and/or acquisition management training, including courses offered by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and are preferred to meet and/or be able to meet Acquisition Professional Development Program Management Level 2 requirements. Additionally, training in personnel management and leadership development will be beneficial.
Experience:
Applicants should have experience in engineering and/or program management or related fields, ideally within the DoD or a similar environment. Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex programs characterized by significant uncertainties and risks is essential. Applicants must demonstrate a history of developing and implementing acquisition policies, procedures, strategic plans and source selection experience that enhance mission execution effectiveness. Experience leading/supporting integrated product teams; experience with rocket motor launch operations/missions, experience with implementing requirements and monitoring performance; developing cost estimates; planning/conflict resolution between many organizations; and communicating project status (written/brief) with Space Systems Command (SSC) leadership up to the General Officer Commander, PEO, Division Chief and Branch Chief levels; customer mission managers, and contractors (mission assurance/technical/mission support/launch service contractors). Establishes management controls such as milestones, expenditure rates, management indicators, and management reviews to reflect program status and provide early detection of emerging problems. Reviews documents to assess impact on the mission preparation and execution. Organizes teamwork efforts and leads a team of specialists in resolving technical, schedule, cost, and supportability issues. Support/lead team(s) to develop, implement, and control financial and technical aspects of projects (launch operations, acquisition, mission preparation, etc.). Generate specific plans, goals, and objectives consistent with policies and requirements. Organize, direct, and coordinate activities of functional specialists (engineering, contracting, program control, finance, logistics and mission assurance). Review progress of contractors in meeting objectives. Keep Leadership and team informed of project status and resolution actions.
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Qualifications:
The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.Responsibilities:
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland AFB, NM is searching for an Engineer and Program Management Specialist to support SSC/LEX (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).Description:
Join the United States Space Force's premier rapid-response launch team as a General Engineer & Program Manager, where your work directly supports the Nation's most critical defense missions. This is your chance to lead high-stakes launch acquisition and operations across a constellation of national priorities-including missions for the USSF, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), U.S. Army, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), and the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Golden Dome space-based interceptor program.
?? Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:
- Lead integrated action teams to shape launch strategies and ensure mission readiness
- Conduct deep acquisition & technical evaluations and mission assurance reviews of launch systems
- Deliver high-impact briefings to senior military and civilian leadership
- Pilot launch teams through the full mission lifecycle-from concept to countdown
??? Why You Matter: You'll be at the forefront of safeguarding America's space launch architecture, driving innovation through cross-functional collaboration and technical excellence. Your leadership will ensure our warfighters have the space-based capabilities they need-when they need them.
?? If You're Fired Up About Space Launch, National Defense, and Leading Missions That Matter-This Is Your Call to Action.
Come join America's Launch Team. Lead boldly. Fight smart. Win big.
Ideal Candidate:
This position plays a vital role in supporting the United States Space Force (USSF) and the Department of War (DoW) by focusing on the sustainability and enhancement of global space launch systems. The primary responsibility of the position is to serve as the focal point for launch operations and acquisition of logistics, maintenance, supply, engineering, mission assurance and launch services, ensuring the launch mission readiness and success.
Education:
Training:
Successful applicants will have completed relevant engineering and/or acquisition management training, including courses offered by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and are preferred to meet and/or be able to meet Acquisition Professional Development Program Management Level 2 requirements. Additionally, training in personnel management and leadership development will be beneficial.
Experience:
Applicants should have experience in engineering and/or program management or related fields, ideally within the DoD or a similar environment. Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex programs characterized by significant uncertainties and risks is essential. Applicants must demonstrate a history of developing and implementing acquisition policies, procedures, strategic plans and source selection experience that enhance mission execution effectiveness. Experience leading/supporting integrated product teams; experience with rocket motor launch operations/missions, experience with implementing requirements and monitoring performance; developing cost estimates; planning/conflict resolution between many organizations; and communicating project status (written/brief) with Space Systems Command (SSC) leadership up to the General Officer Commander, PEO, Division Chief and Branch Chief levels; customer mission managers, and contractors (mission assurance/technical/mission support/launch service contractors). Establishes management controls such as milestones, expenditure rates, management indicators, and management reviews to reflect program status and provide early detection of emerging problems. Reviews documents to assess impact on the mission preparation and execution. Organizes teamwork efforts and leads a team of specialists in resolving technical, schedule, cost, and supportability issues. Support/lead team(s) to develop, implement, and control financial and technical aspects of projects (launch operations, acquisition, mission preparation, etc.). Generate specific plans, goals, and objectives consistent with policies and requirements. Organize, direct, and coordinate activities of functional specialists (engineering, contracting, program control, finance, logistics and mission assurance). Review progress of contractors in meeting objectives. Keep Leadership and team informed of project status and resolution actions.
Salary : $90,479