Security ClearanceSensitive Compartmented Information
Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, CA is searching for a Director, SSC/S5 (NH-1101-04, GS-14/15 equivalent). Description: As a senior leader at Space Systems Command (SSC), you will direct a multi-disciplinary team of military, civilian, and contractor professionals dedicated to developing and acquiring advanced space technologies. In this "manager of managers" role, you will oversee all aspects of critical space programs, bringing together engineering, financial management, and program execution. Your primary focus will be guiding subordinate leaders, managing complex project risks, and ensuring that vital space systems are delivered efficiently to support the National Defense Strategy. Beyond day-to-day team management, you will serve as a key representative for your directorate, regularly briefing senior military leaders and corporate executives on program statuses and budget requirements. Ultimately, this role requires a strategic problem-solver who can navigate high-stakes technical challenges while driving the Space Force's mission to field resilient space capabilities. Key Skills and 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 DOD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process. 4. Skill 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 supervise, 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. V. OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS: 1. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position. 2. Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall. Incumbent may be required to report to work during base exercises, contingencies, or emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours may be required to accomplish assigned duties.
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.
Other Information
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