Duties

The Chief Strategy and Resources Office (HQSF/S5/8), and specifically the Planning and Programming Directorate, is responsible for developing the future years resource plan and budget request for all research, development, test, and evaluation; procurement; manpower; MILCON; and operations and sustainment funding. Additionally, the CSRO engages with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Legislative Liaisons, USSF Field Commands, and the Office of Manpower and Budget to outline and execute the USSF's investment priorities and requests on behalf the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Space Operations. In coordination with the Branch and Division Chiefs, this position will review and develop aspects of the MILCON and FSRM investment program/initiative portfolio in the USSF's $30 Billion Program Objective Memorandum and President's Budget.

This position will be responsible for aspects of their investment/initiative portfolio and will develop into the Subject Matter Expert for Service investments in said portfolio. This position will be responsible for budget programming efforts, staff coordination, program schedule and planning adjustments, and will support interactions with CSRO, USSF, and DAF leadership for assigned programs/initiatives.

Looking for experience working in government and/or DoD operations, acquisitions, budget, and/or staff with preference in MILCON and FSRM, other similar efforts in other portions of the government, and associated planning and budgeting, experience for said projects and efforts. Experience or familiarity working DoD Planning, Program, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. Ideal candidate will have previous experience with PPBE process to include thinking critically about operational risk, capability development, and force readiness specifically linked to MILCON and FSRM investments. Possess effective oral and written communication skills when presenting technical budget and program information to mid- and senior-level leadership. Bachelor's degree preferred. Leadership and management skills to develop, supervise, and establish office processes, plans, and tasks. Candidate should be skilled and comfortable with database queries. Microsoft Excel skills to include manipulating spreadsheet pivot tables is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate should have experience in DoD or government operations, acquisitions, budget, or space staff and have some background with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE). Candidates with critical thinking, organization skills to quickly recall or find information, excellent written/oral communication, ability to collaborate with geographically separated teams, and the ability to deliver on short deadlines are well-suited for the position. Expertise and/or experience in MILCON and FSRM is highly preferred for this position. Some background of existing space systems or Space Force initiatives is preferred but not required, and resource experience with logistics, manpower, facilities, base operations, and personnel/training programs is also preferred, but not required. Experience as a supervisor and/or leader of personnel and/or projects including performance management, recruiting/hiring, security, diversity, and inclusion are also desirable.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

  • Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number

  • Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended

  • Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
    • Job title
    • Detailed duties and accomplishments
    • Employer's name and address
    • Supervisor's name and phone number
    • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
    • Hours per week
    • Salary, if applicable

  • Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

  College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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  Agency contact information

  US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

  Email

  HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil

  Address

  USSF - Office of Chief of Space Operations
  1670 Space Force Pentagon
  Washington, DC 20330
  US

  Next steps

  For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

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