Program Manager, Military Application to the Space Environment (MASE) Program

Colorado Psychiatric; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

United States Space Force's Space Systems Command seeks a Mid-Level Program Manager (NH-1101-03) to lead the MASE program at Peterson Space Force Base, CO. You will translate space environment science into tactical decision advantages and coordinate across military and industry partners.

The role requires independent prioritization in a fast-paced environment, with a path to DAWIA Advanced PM certification within 48 months and strong briefing capabilities for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating across multiple offices and IPTs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to present briefings to industry, academia, military and partners.
• DAWIA Advanced Program Management Certification or plan to obtain within 48 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MASE program and integrate space weather, geospace modeling and environmental intelligence.
• Manage development and deployment of operational decision aids for tactical use.
• Coordinate and synchronize efforts across offices and stakeholders under SYD 810.

Skills

Acquisition management

Program coordination

Strategic briefing

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk and priority management

Communication (oral & written)

Job description

Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Systems Delta 810 (SYD 810) in Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for a Program Manager (NH-1101-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).

Description:

As a Mid-Level Program Manager within the Space Based Surveillance & Tracking (SBST) Portfolio Acquisition Executive-operationally aligned with Mission Delta 2-you will lead the Military Application to the Space Environment (MASE) program, directing the integration of space weather, geospace modeling, and environmental intelligence into tactical military decision-making. Operating under SYD 810 to deliver capabilities that provide global terrestrial cloud forecasting, theater weather imagery, space weather, and tactical data, you will translate raw space environment physics into decisive tactical advantages for the joint warfighter. In this role, you will manage the development and deployment of advanced operational decision aids, bridging the gap between complex geospace science and tactical execution to empower commanders to leverage solar and ionospheric conditions as strategic warfighting advantages rather than operational hazards.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader who possesses the ability to manage priorities independently and adapt quickly within a fast-paced acquisition environment, with the requirement to obtain a DAWIA B2B Advanced Program Management Certification within 48 months of hire. This role demands a highly collaborative, mission-focused communicator who can seamlessly build and present critical informational and decision briefings to industry, academia, the Department of War, and international partners. To succeed, the candidate must have proven experience coordinating and synchronizing efforts across multiple offices and Integrated Product Team (IPT) stakeholders, uniting a diverse coalition of researchers, military acquisition professionals, United States Space Force Guardians, and defense contractors under a single, unified vision.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the applicable principles, concepts, policies, and laws; functions, programs, and systems applicable to the duties of acquisition/logistics contracts and program management and material support; sources, responsibilities, and means for providing assistance and advice to resolve acquisition/logistics contracts and program management problems; and all aspects of acquisition/logistics contracts and program management support.


• Knowledge of government and private industry policies and practices related to business management, industrial management, financial systems, technical concepts, and production practices. Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate a variety of program information, such as commercial business practices, market conditions, offer acceptability, contractor acceptability, contractor responsibility and/or performance to determine acquisition strategy and sources.


• Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, United States Space Force, and entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence management control of proposed and ongoing service contracts.


• Knowledge of methods of supervision to hold others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a unit and mentor, motivate, and appraise subordinate staff. Determine objectives, make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, set priorities, cause change, and accomplish organizational goals.


• 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.


• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit and to be persuasive in representing the best interests of the government when dealing with personnel with highly divergent points of view.


• Ability to plan, organize, analyze problems, translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, evaluate options, conduct research, summarize results, make appropriate recommendations, and manage critical aspects of service contract requirements as related to the assigned functional area and meet deadlines. Ability to compose and edit contract required correspondence, review and analyze directives, develop and brief service contract program related presentations.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required


• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.


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


• This position is designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.


• Employee may work extended/other than normal duty hours- evenings/ weekends/may be subject to recall. Incumbent may work during base exercises/contingencies/emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours to accomplish assigned duties.


• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, \"Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.


• This position is a non-critical Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position.


• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 20 days per year.


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


• PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.


• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.


• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.


• Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).

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.

Additional information

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.

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.

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.

Benefits

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