S&E Workforce Development Specialist, SSC/S37.

Space Systems Command; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Command at Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA seeks an S&E Workforce Development Specialist (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent) to build and sustain a technically proficient Science and Engineering workforce.

The role focuses on competency development, acquisition professional development, training, mentoring, and career progression, advising SSC leadership and partnering with training organizations to meet mission needs.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Top-secret clearance required.
• ABET-accredited degree required; advanced degrees preferred.
• Experience in workforce development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements S&E workforce programs.
• Advises SSC leadership on development and career paths.
• Coordinates APDP requirements across the SSC S&E workforce.
• Collaborates with training partners and GSUs.

Skills

APDP knowledge

Workforce development

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA is searching for a S&E Workforce Development Specialist to support SSC/S37 (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). *This is a term position not to exceed 3 years*

Description

• The Science and Engineering (S&E) Workforce Development Specialist develops, coordinates, and implements workforce development strategies and programs supporting the Space Systems Command Science and Engineering workforce.
• The position focuses on building and sustaining a technically capable S&E workforce through competency development, acquisition professional development, training, mentoring, career development, workforce analysis, succession planning, leadership development, and functional workforce policy.
• The incumbent serves as a workforce development advisor and Science and Engineering functional subject matter expert, working with SSC leadership, supervisors, employees, geographically separated units, functional managers, training organizations, and workforce partners to identify workforce needs and develop programs and solutions that strengthen S&E capabilities across the command.

Duties

The incumbent:

• Serves as a primary functional advisor for Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) requirements affecting the SSC Science and Engineering workforce.
• Reviews and adjudicates APDP requirements and works with employees, supervisors, and functional leadership to resolve certification, coding, or professional development issues.
• Supports development and maintenance of Science and Engineering Career Navigator content, career pathways, competencies, and functional workforce development resources.
• Develops and maintains S&E workforce competency, skill, and proficiency frameworks aligned with current and emerging mission requirements.
• Conducts workforce skill and training gap analyses to identify areas requiring additional education, training, experience, or workforce development initiatives.
• Identifies relevant technical, acquisition, leadership, and professional development courses and recommends training opportunities for the S&E workforce.
• Coordinates employee nominations for courses, developmental programs, and other training opportunities.
• Develops and coordinates S&E training events, workshops, speaker engagements, and educational programs in areas such as systems engineering, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, acquisition, and other mission-relevant disciplines.
• Provides S&E functional subject matter expertise during civilian hiring package reviews to help ensure position requirements, technical competencies, and workforce needs are appropriately represented.
• Reviews S&E Vectoring packages and provides functional analysis and recommendations supporting employee career development.
• Reviews S&E Civilian Development packages and provides functional workforce input regarding employee development and career progression.
• Supports S&E recruiting activities, hiring events, university engagement, career fairs, and other outreach initiatives designed to attract high-quality Science and Engineering talent.
• Develops and delivers S&E workforce orientation and onboarding overviews to help new employees understand SSC, the S&E functional community, career development opportunities, and workforce expectations.
• Reviews S&E award packages and provides functional input regarding technical contributions, workforce impact, and career-field considerations.
• Provides mentoring, vectoring, coaching, and career development support to junior Science and Engineering employees.
• Conducts workforce position and demographic analysis to identify current and projected workforce requirements, vacancies, retention trends, retirement risks, succession requirements, and other workforce indicators.
• Develops workforce metrics, dashboards, reports, and assessments that enable S&E leadership to make informed workforce planning and talent-management decisions.
• Supports succession planning and workforce continuity efforts for critical S&E positions and technical capabilities.
• Develops and coordinates leadership development opportunities designed to prepare S&E employees for increased technical, supervisory, and organizational responsibilities.
• Serves as a liaison between the SSC S&E functional community and geographically separated units (GSUs) to identify workforce requirements, communicate initiatives, and ensure functional programs support the broader command.
• Develops, reviews, and maintains S&E workforce policies, instructions, operating guidance, memoranda, and functional program documentation.
• Supports S&E governance activities and functional working groups as required.
• Manages and coordinates S&E workforce development taskers, requests for information, suspense actions, and leadership-directed initiatives.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Safeguards classified or sensitive and/or classified information and/or files.
• Position requires a professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. Advanced degrees are preferred.
• 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.
• May be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• PCS / relocation funding is not available.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 15 days a year.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition.

Qualifications

The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed

Additional information

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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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.