Technical Director

United States Air Force
  • Washington, DC
  • $129,096–$197,200 Per Year
3 days ago

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Technical Director

Department of the Air Force

Space Training and Readiness Command

Space Delta 1 / 537th Training Squadron

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For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

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Summary

Do not email application. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here.

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Peterson AFB, CO

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $129,096 - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade

NH 4

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0343 Management And Program Analysis

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number SF-FY26-6T-NH-0343-4-SPLASH Control number 882328300

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The United States Space Force (USSF), Delta 1/537th Training Squadron at Peterson Space Force Base is searching for a Technical Director (NH-0343-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent).

Description:

To serve as the Technical Director on behalf of Delta 1 for all things Officer Initial Skills Training and is empowered with working up echelon to STARCOM and other Field Command staff as appropriate to manage the technological investment and direction required for the 537 TRS to accomplish the mission. Is senior advisor to the Commander and provides management oversight of all civil service matters. Assists the Commander with unit leadership, management, training operations & support activities. The incumbent serves as the principal civilian advisor to the Commander and exercises authority delegated by the Commander. The incumbent does not possess independent command authority. All policy decisions, command actions, disciplinary determinations beyond minor measures, and external command positions are reserved to or approved by the Commander. The incumbents recommendations are advisory to the Commander, who retains final decision authority. Provides senior level guidance on strategic planning and direction of space education and training goals. Creates, implements, and monitors course development policies and procedures and evaluates the effectiveness of the instructors and methods of presentation to achieve the optimum success of the 537 TRS mission.

The ideal candidate has expert knowledge of USSF, and USSPACECOM functions, operations, policies, procedures, and practices and the concepts, theories, and practices of the specialized work performed in the subordinate organizations. Expert knowledge and experience in joint planning, mastery of warfighting space capabilities and operational background with expert skills needed to integrate into current course curriculum. In addition, can gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  1. Expert knowledge of USSF, and USSPACECOM functions, operations, policies, procedures, and practices and the concepts, theories, and practices of the specialized work performed in the subordinate organizations.

  2. Extensive knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DoW, USSF, USSPACECOM, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the scientific and technology acquisition

process.

  1. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to identify problems, develop and implement innovative detailed strategies to resolve a wide range of programming, budgetary, financial and management issues.

  2. Professional knowledge of the Instructional System Development (ISD) techniques to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate AF/USSF training programs and processes and the ability to apply learning theory to specify objectives, design training strategies, validate training materials, and evaluate training effectiveness and efficiency.

  3. Expert knowledge and experience in joint planning, mastery of warfighting space capabilities and operational background with expert skills needed to integrate into current course curriculum. In addition, can gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.

  4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintains good working relations.

  5. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, practices, and procedures. In addition, possesses knowledge of civilian personnel management to work issues with the agency human resources organizations and union(s) and develop the civilian workforce by mentoring employees.

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  • This is a designated drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
  • May be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
  • PCS is authorized. (Centrally funded position).
  • This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.

Qualifications

The 0343 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management 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.

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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 OPMs 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.

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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.

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Required Documents

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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

  • Employers name and address

  • Supervisors 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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Do not email application. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil Address USSF - Space Training and Readiness Command

1670 Space Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330

US

Next steps

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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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

  • Employers name and address

  • Supervisors 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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Do not email application. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

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Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil Address USSF - Space Training and Readiness Command

1670 Space Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330

US

Next steps

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Space Training and Readiness Command

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.

To learn more about the United States Space Force Mission click here

Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil Address USSF - Space Training and Readiness Command

1670 Space Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330

US

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Summary

Do not email application. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here.

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Peterson AFB, CO

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $129,096 - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade

NH 4

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0343 Management And Program Analysis

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • National security

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number SF-FY26-6T-NH-0343-4-SPLASH Control number 882328300

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LocationWashington, DC
Salary$129,096–$197,200 Per Year

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