Air Force Civilian Service

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon is searching for a Management and Program Analyst, CSRO/S8PE (NH-0343-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent). Description: The HQSF S5/8, specifically the Plans and Programs Directorate, is responsible for developing the future years resource plan and budget request for all research, development, test, and evaluation; procurement; manpower; MILCON; and operations and sustainment funding. Additionally, the S5/8 engages with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Legislative Liaisons, USSF Field Commands, and the Office of Manpower and Budget to outline and execute the USSF’s investment priorities and requests on behalf the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Space Operations. The position assists in analyzing, developing, and integrating the Space Force Program Objective Memorandum (POM) across the Future Year’s Defense Program (FYDP). The candidate assists with integrating resources with supporting data while also ensuring the Service investments appropriately account for current requirements, joint mission needs, and future warfighting capabilities. This position will work closely with the Space Force and Air Force Planning, Programming, and Financial Management Divisions to execute the corporate structure for budget process and implications; and communicates across staffs, field commands, and direct reporting units to ensure prompt and effective decision-making process in support of senior leadership. The candidate will be the Subject Matter Expert to produce and build support programming data during POM development, approval, and defense during OSD Program and Budget Review for S5/8, USSF, and DAF leadership. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate should be an expert in DoD operations, planning, acquisitions, budget, and/or space staff and have substantial experience with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE). Candidates with critical thinking, strategic vision and planning, organization skills to quickly recall or find information, excellent written/oral communication, ability to collaborate with geographically separated teams, and the ability to deliver on short deadlines are well-suited for the position. Expertise of existing space systems or Space Force initiatives is strongly preferred, as well as resource or program experience in Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, approval, and defense during the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Program and Budget Review is desired. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Expert knowledge of the Department of Defense and/or Department of Air Force planning, programming, budget, and/or execution policy (PPBE), procedures, processes and systems in support of major Space Force missions and operations plans. Methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects, reclamas, and issue papers. 2. Extensive knowledge of (Space Force) program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. 3. Extensive knowledge of the relationship of the various (Space Force) entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations, and the way the PPBE process supports them. 4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintains good working relations. Requirements: 1. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 2. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI clearance. 3. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. 4. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. 5. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours. 6. PCS / Incentive funding are not authorized. 7. Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework" 8. Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first). 9. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year. 10. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. Organization: The United States Space Force (USSF) is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips military members and civilians to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing Guardians, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands (CCMDs). The strategic importance of space can’t be overstated. Political and humanitarian interests as well as commercial concerns vital to the world economy all rely on space-based systems. Launched in 2019 as the nation’s sixth and newest military branch, the USSF was created to protect the interests and assets of America and its allies in this heavily contested realm. The Department of Defense relies on satellites and advanced space-based technology for secure communications, navigation, real-time reconnaissance, precision targeting on the battlefield, early warning of potential missile launches, and even weather forecasting. Guardians and civilians of the USSF are challenged every day to reach new heights in protecting and amplifying these space-based capabilities and defending our way of life by maintaining our edge in space. The Space Force wants to attract talent with the character and potential to excel, empower them with information and choices, and develop them in line with their desires and the Space Force’s needs to create a high-performing organization necessary to secure and defend space. Please review the new Guardian Ideal to learn more about the new talent culture within the new U.S. Space Force, as we have a chance to make history and rewrite some of the rules—we hope you are excited about the opportunities this will present! https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/2782534/cso-unveils-guardian-ideal-space-force-values-at-afa/