Technical Director, GPS Ground System-PCC

Space Systems Command

Los Angeles, CA

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United States Space Force / Space Systems Command / PCC

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DD/AF6S

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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

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The United States Space Force (USSF) Space and Missile Command (SSC) at Los Angeles AFB CA is searching for a Technical Director, GPS Ground System to support SSC/PCC (NH-0801-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent). Description: Lead the Next Generation of Space Capabilities. As Technical Director, you will drive a massive modernization effort for the U.S. Space Force's GPS ground system. This is a rare opportunity to architect the future of one of the most critical and widely utilized capabilities in the entire Department of Defense. You will lead the technical strategy, engineering execution, and integration activities required to deliver the next generation of GPS ground architecture upgrades, ensuring improved resiliency, cybersecurity, and mission performance for millions of military and civil users worldwide. In this role, you will guide engineering teams, adjudicate technical trades, and maintain the integrity of the system baseline across software development, system integration, cybersecurity accreditation, and operational acceptance. You will work independently and collaboratively across SSC, operational units, FFRDC/SETA partners, and multiple contractor organizations to synchronize technical efforts, resolve complex issues, and ensure the program is postured for successful delivery. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will routinely brief senior leaders, coordinate across diverse technical disciplines, and translate complex engineering topics into clear, actionable decisions. As a senior technical leader, you will also mentor junior engineers and help shape the technical culture of the program office. Ideal Candidate: Extensive experience in satellite ground system development, integration, or sustainment, ideally within PNT/GPS, MILSATCOM, or other mission critical C2 architectures. Strong technical foundation in systems engineering, software-intensive system upgrades, cybersecurity compliance (RMF/ATO), and complex system-of-systems integration. Demonstrated experience leading government or contractor engineering teams through major capability upgrades, tech refreshes, or modernization efforts. Familiarity with Space Systems Command (SSC) acquisition processes, configuration management, test planning, and operational acceptance pathways. Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline (Master's preferred). Prior experience working with geographically distributed stakeholders, including program offices, operational units, cybersecurity offices, and contractor development teams. 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, Air Force, 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.

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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.

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WhatToExpectNext

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RequiredDocuments

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.

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https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

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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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HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil

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