Program Manager

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Patrick SFB, FL is searching for a Program Manager to support SLD 45 Consolidated Safety Support Contract (CSSC) and to serve as the Resource Program Manager for Space Launch Delta 45 Safety Office (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).

Description:

Ideal candidate will provide Program Management of Safety Support Contracts with oversight for all Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) monitoring and assessing various technical areas while regularly documenting contractor performance. Review, manage and approve all billings (invoices) submitted by Safety Support Contractors. As Safety's Resource Manager, provide critical management of SE's resources by effectively planning, scheduling, and organizing manpower and financial assets. Effectively operate the installation's personnel resource systems and manage SE requirements to obtain, employ, and retain the best possible agents of safety. Develop, submit and track all assigned military and civilian personnel actions, ensuring timely processing and completion. Submit requests for personnel action for all anticipated and expected personnel changes including new hires, changes to work schedule type, or personal information requiring update in an employee's official record. Manage the SE training program announcing availability of funds to supervisors and processing SF182 requests for training. Maintain liaison with the installation training office and advocate for new funding to meet all SE professional training needs.

Ideal Candidate:

Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals. Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.

Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate level Secret clearance or other appropriate level clearance as required by the Mission needs.

Key Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints.

2. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.

3. Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations

4. Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.

5. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

6. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.

7. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.

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 Defense 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.

Requirements:

1. Must be a U.S Citizen.

2. PCS funding is available (Centrally Managed Position).

3. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

4. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.

5. May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

6. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.

7. Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"

8. Subject to TDY 15 days per year.