Space Force Fire & EMS Program Manager

VERSAR, INC.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Versar Global Solutions seeks an experienced leader to support the U.S. Space Force with enterprise-level Fire and Emergency Services program management and strategic guidance across installations.

A former Air Force Fire Chief with HQ staff experience is highly valued. The role connects DAF policy to HQ USSF priorities, drives POM requirements, and advocates for space-launch-unique mission needs while ensuring readiness and NDAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years' experience in Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES).
• DAF Policy & Compliance Knowledge - Understanding of DAF fire protection standards, NDAA mandates, and enterprise governance.
• Program Objective Memorandum (POM) Experience - Ability to develop, justify, and defend resourcing requirements.
• Enterprise Coordination Skills - Skilled at working with DAF, AFCEC, installations, and mission partners.
• Operational Readiness Assessment - Ability to evaluate emergency response capability and mission risk.
• Secret clearance required.
• Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Connect DAF policy, HQ USSF priorities, and installation-level execution to ensure operational readiness.
• Drive POM requirements.
• Represent USSF on the DAF Fire Tier IV panel.
• Advocate for space-launch-unique mission needs.
• Defend firefighter sufficiency levels required by the NDAA.

Skills

Fire & Emergency Services

DAF Policy & Compliance

POM Experience

Enterprise Coordination

Operational Readiness Assessment

Secret clearance

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Versar Global Solutions seeks an experienced leader to support the U.S. Space Force with enterprise-level Fire and Emergency Services program management and strategic guidance across installations.

A former Air Force Fire Chief with HQ staff experience is highly valued. The role connects DAF policy to HQ USSF priorities, drives POM requirements, and advocates for space-launch-unique mission needs while ensuring readiness and NDAA compliance.