Division Chief, Installations and Mission Support

Summary

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson Space Force Base is searching for a Division Chief for Installations and Mission Support (NH , GS-14/15).

Description:

Are you ready to lead and shape the future of installations and mission support at Space Systems Command (SSC)? As the Deputy SSC/S4 and Installation and Mission Support Division Chief, you will provide Supervisory Civil Engineering oversight and integration to SSC's installations and facilities management functions. Working closely with the S4 Director, you will oversee and direct the development and implementation of installations, logistics, and product support policies and directives for programs of national scope and significance. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on SSC's mission while driving innovation and excellence in logistics and infrastructure management. In this pivotal role, you will serve as SSC's Chief Civil Engineer, coordinating critical installation activities such as Strategic Basing, Spaceport of the Future, MILCON, Facility Sustainment Restoration and Modernization, Weapon System Infrastructure, Facilities Product Support to Acquisition Programs and Installation Readiness supporting Space Launch and other missions. You will lead efforts like the Monthly Command Installation Board and collaborate with key organizations, including HQ Space Force, USSF Combat Forces Command, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Installation Mission Support Center, SAF/IE, and Air Force Research Lab. Leveraging cutting-edge initiatives like AFWERX and SPACEWERKs, you will drive innovation in installation activities. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make a difference, this is the role for you

Ideal Candidate:

Masters Engineering Degree, Bold leadership at the CE squadron and staff levels, Strong Communication skills; Strong Installation Professional Network, Acquisition Engineering DAWIA certification, Professional Engineering certification preferred but not required; Must be TS-SCI eligible

Key Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and to plan and execute specialized programs of marked difficulty, responsibility, and significance.

2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence systems acquisition, development, and/or sustainment; and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on expenditure of funds.

3. Knowledge of and skill in evaluating state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and policy affecting systems being developed, and in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff in critical aspects of development, production, and/or support of systems, subsystems, or equipment.

4. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

5. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of an organization, and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff through subordinate supervisors as well as analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/ SCI clearance.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• 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.
• PCS funding is authorized.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework"
• Position will close in 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 20 days per year.
• A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, "Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.

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.

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 here for more information.

Disabled veteran leave 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 here.

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.

Benefits

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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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Required Documents

Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

• Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number

• Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended

• Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:

• Job title
• Detailed duties and accomplishments
• Employer's name and address
• Supervisor's name and phone number
• Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
• Hours per week

• Salary, if applicable

• Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

Email

Address

USSF - Space Systems Command

1670 Space Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330

US

Next steps

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Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/14/2025 to 11/20/2025

Salary

$127,818 to - $195,200 per year

Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step, and locality pay. GS-14/15 Equivalent.

Pay scale & grade

NH 4

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

• 0801 General Engineering

Supervisory status

Yes

Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

Drug test

Yes

Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

• National security

Financial disclosure

Yes

Bargaining unit status

No

Announcement number

AF-FY26-6S-NH SPLASH

Control number

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