Weapons and Tactics Manager.

Space Training and Readiness Command; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Space Force STARCOM at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Weapons and Tactics Manager for Delta 11/57th Space Aggressor Squadron (NH-0340-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

The role coordinates the advanced training program, develops course materials, and collaborates with intelligence to align tactics with squadron objectives. The ideal candidate will combine program management discipline with leadership and strategic thinking to drive mission success in dynamic

Qualifications

• Experience in program management and leading complex multi-tier projects.
• Ability to coordinate with intelligence and acquisition teams.
• Strong communications skills across diverse groups.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and report findings.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements the unit's advanced training program.
• Coordinates with intelligence to determine tactics for training.
• Guides junior team members and manages risks.
• Ensures compliance with security requirements and budget considerations.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Change management

Job description

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) at Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a Weapons and Tactics Manager, Delta 11/ 57TH Space Aggressor Squadron (SAS) (NH-0340-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description

Purpose of position: Serves as the 57 SAS Weapons and Tactics Flight advanced training program coordinator. Develops, refines, and implements the unit's advanced training program. Coordinates with the intelligence flight to determine new, existing, and defunct adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures for inclusion/exclusion within the training program course materials. Coordinates with intelligence community members to deconflict intelligence record discrepancies within the Aggressor Threat Replication Guide.

Employee plans and carries out assignments independently; conceives and defines solutions to highly complex problems; analyzes, interprets, and reports findings of projects; and guides technical and programmatic work of team members in comparable junior grades. Completed work and reports are reviewed for feasibility, compatibility with other work or effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results. Position involves 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions.

Ideal Candidate

Seeking an accomplished, proactive Weapons and Tactics Managerwho thrives in dynamic operational environments and brings comprehensive expertise in navigating complex, multi-tiered programs. The ideal candidate will combine rigorous program management discipline with leadership, strategic mindset, and interpersonal agility necessary to drive squadron mission objectives forward.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of a wide range of program management, principles, and practices to review, independently
• Good knowledge and handling of project and program management methodology and techniques; good understanding of the wider objectives of the program.
• Strong proficiency in formal and non-formal communications, in verbal, written, visual, and listening with different groups to include, but not limited to peers, managers, leadership, customers and contractors.
• Skill in managing risks and issues by taking corrective measurements.
• Will strive to possess a good understanding of the management structure and culture of the organization and possess good change management skills with enough experience to manage very complex situations while maintaining focus on the squadron's objectives.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• 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”.
• Employees need to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.
• Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• PCS / relocation funding is not authorized.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 15 days a year

Qualifications

The 0340 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements

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. Click 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 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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