Chief Engineer, SYD 810

Summary Do not email applications. 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 Duties The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo CA is searching for a Chief Engineer for SYD 810 (NH-0801-03, GS12/13 Equivalent). Description: Responsible for leading systems engineering oversight of two ACAT-I level programs to develop and field next generation Space-based Environmental Monitoring (SBEM) satellites to address top priority DoD weather requirements. Directs systems planning activity associated with design, development, manufacturing, sustainment and modification of the microwave operational system, as well as EO/IR prototype systems to enable Government program managers' success. Provides technical advice & expertise to Government program managers on all EWS and WSF-related 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 WSF and EWS, interfacing across multiple organizations in SYD 810 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 Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S Citizen. 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”. This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first. Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments. PCS / Relocation funding is authorized. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing. Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, "Confidential Financial Disclosure Report." Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training. This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Subject to TDY approximately 15 days a year. Position requires a professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. Advanced degrees are preferred. 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. Expand Hide  additional information 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 A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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