DIRECTOR, CURRICULUM AND STUDENT AFFAIRS

Summary 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) at Buckley SFB, Aurora, CO is searching for a Director for Curriculum and Student Affairs to support 5 Space Warning Squadron (5 SWS) (NH-1750-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: Purpose: This position will be in charge of managing the course to produce missile warning and defense experts and crew forces in support of combat operations deployed in theater and defense of the homeland. The 5th Space Warning Squadron (5 SWS) is seeking a Director, Curriculum and Student Affairs to lead the WT-5 weapon system training program, producing elite missile warning and defense experts in support of deployed combat operations and homeland defense. Ideal candidate for this position will have a background in training and creating/managing courseware. Experience and knowledge in working through Department of Air Force training systems and processes as well as coordinating with multiple agencies to produce Combat Mission Ready crew forces is desired. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 1. Knowledge of program management principles to plan, execute, and manage a technical training program, including budget and resource allocation. 2. Knowledge of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles to plan, coordinate, design, develop, and validate full-length courses and complex instructional materials. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of Space Operations and Planning, Missile Warning/Defense, Satellite Communication, Remote Sensing, Space Environment, and National Space Policy to develop and teach course content with a high degree of expertise. 4. Knowledge of test and measurement principles to develop valid measurement plans and devices for assessing learning achievement. 5. Knowledge of Communications Security (COMSEC) policies and procedures for the management and safeguarding of cryptographic materials. 6. Ability to manage student affairs and deal with personnel using a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and emotional intelligence, particularly when advising on academic progress or addressing student concerns. 7. Ability to manage training facilities and equipment, including coordinating for maintenance and procurement of training aids. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship Required Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”. PCS / relocation funding is not authorized. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files. This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 30 days a year. The incumbent must be or be able to obtain instructor qualification. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first. Qualifications The 1750 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. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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.