Chief Engineer, Space-based Weather Systems

12 hours ago

Los Angeles CA United States U.S Air Force Full time
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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Space Force Base is searching for a Chief Engineer, Space-based Weather Systems (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description:
Responsible for leading systems engineering oversight of $948M DoD Space-based Environmental Monitoring (SBEM) electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) prototype programs to address top two DoD weather requirements. Directs systems planning activity associated with design, development, manufacturing, sustainment and modification of the EO/IR prototype systems to enable Government program managers' success. Provides technical advice & expertise to Government program managers on all Environmental Weather Systems (EWS) projects, while also producing necessary documentation/briefings as requested by the Government program managers. Support each project team in preparing, evaluating and implementing methods, processes and techniques that support system design to improve performance, reliability and maintainability for systems development and modifications. Participate in developing branch level program documentation and progress assessments for all phases of the acquisition within EWS, interfacing across multiple organizations in SN and other external to SSC organizations.

Ideal Candidate:
Ideal candidate would possess high degree of knowledge base with space satellite systems engineering processes, current DoD/USSF/SSC engineering regulations/technical standards, as well as some knowledge of the JCIDS processes and Middle Tier Acquisitions. For education requirements, the candidate to have Bachelor's degree in Engineering at minimum, with Masters in Engineering highly desired.

Training requirement: to have DAWIA level III certification in Systems Engineering, and capable of advising the leadership on latest technical standards/guidance and instructions, generating comprehensive technical reports per DoD and Congressional requirements, such as SEP, TEMP and cyber security, and consolidating various contractor technical data to produce comprehensive technical progress reports on behalf of the materiel leader.

This position requires the Guardian to be a highly motivated self-starter, with specialties in DoD space acquisition systems engineering processes, as well as high technical skills in assessing contractor progresses towards system build/integration and test completions. In addition, this position requires the Guardian to be highly collaborative in dealing with directorate engineering staff and the prime contractors technical team. The Guardian will be expected to be highly capable in drafting high-level technical documents on behalf of the branch chief/materiel leader.

Key Skills and Abilities:
  1. Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints.
  2. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.
  3. Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
  4. Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
  5. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  6. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
  7. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
  • Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
  • This position is eligible for telework 2-4 days a pay period.
  • Resumes are to be limited to no more than 5 pages. Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications are received.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
  • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • PCS / Incentives are authorized.
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 15 days per year.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
  • Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
  • A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution is required.
Qualifications

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

In addition to the above requirements, you can view the experience level requirements here . Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.

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