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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL is searching for a Launch-Range Program Analyst to support SYD 80E (NH-0343-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
The US Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive - Space Access Team is looking for an expert leader to be the Chief, Launch and Manifest Branch (NH-0343-03) at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL.
Reporting directly to the Space Access Division Chief, the Branch Chief leads an experienced team developing the operational launch manifest and payload processing capacity implementation for all USSF and mission partner space vehicle delivery requirements-including critical, emerging Combatant Command capabilities. In this role, you will play a vital part in executing the Space Force Current Launch Schedule Review Board to establish the official launch firing order, shape DAF and USSF launch policy, and influence requirements development for all Space Access missions and units.
To be successful in this role, a Guardian will need to be a self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. The role requires guiding experienced teams to build the future Space Force and Mission Partner launch manifest and accelerate the USSF Payload Processing capacity implementation. It requires ability to lead projects, plan and execute assignments independently, anticipate problems, and develop innovative solutions to complex issues. The candidate must be a collaborative team player essential for coordinating with various staff offices, external mission partners, and other USG agencies (NASA, NRO, etc) to achieve consensus and resolve issues. The position demands the ability to analyze, interpret, and solve highly complex problems, often developing new techniques and establishing precedents. The candidate must excel in both written and oral communication, capable of presenting briefings, preparing formal reports, and negotiating complex matters with management and external partners.
Ideal Candidate:
Background: Working knowledge of the launch manifesting processes from requirements generation, mission planning, to payload manifesting. Familiarity with payload processing facilities/processes.
Education: Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field (Desired, not required).
Launch Acquisition / Operational Expertise: Expert knowledge of USSF space launch and range operations, particularly in manifesting, payload processing, policy, and technology.
Analytical Skills: The ability to design and conduct comprehensive studies on broad and important launch manifesting and contingency areas.
- Must be a U.S Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.
- Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
- This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
- Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
- PCS / relocation funding is not authorized.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
- Employee is in a designated position that requires consent and thereafter be subject to and successfully complete, an initial, periodic and random counterintelligence (CI)-scope polygraph examination as a condition of employment.
The 0343 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.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
- 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.
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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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$90,173 - $139,398 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
- 0343 Management And Program Analysis
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
SF-FY26-6S-NH-0343-3-SPLASH
