Job Description

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, CO is searching for an Operations and Test Specialist, 21 CS (NH-0301-03, GS12/13 equivalent).

Description:
Searching for Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment and Space Test Manager. Candidate will utilize knowledge of the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment architecture to configure systems for testing. Directs personnel in numerous work centers worldwide in the configuration of Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment missile warning tests to include Test Control and 21st Comm Squadron personnel, 55th Comm Squadron (Offutt AFB), personnel at Delta 4's missile warning radar sensors, personnel at all of the Space Based Infrared System sites, personnel at all of the forward users: the National Military Command Center (Pentagon), the Alternate National Military Command Center at the Raven Rock Mountain Complex, Pacific Command (Hawaii), the Canadian National Defence Command Center (Ottawa), the United Kingdom Missile Warning Center, Strategic Command's Global Operations Center and Software Development and Test Facility (Offutt AFB), and personnel at Space Systems Command's Test and Development Facility (Peterson SFB). Operates the Missile Analysis and Reporting System (Cheyenne Mountain Complex and the Alternate Missile Correlation Center), and the Missile Correlation Center's Processing and Display System - Modernization by incorporating these systems into a test configuration.Candidate will utilize knowledge of the space surveillance network architecture to configure space surveillance network and systems. Directs personnel in the configuration of space surveillance tests to include Test Control and personnel at the Alternate Space Surveillance Center (Dahlgren, VA), personnel at all of the Delta 2's space surveillance sensors, 21st Communication Squadron personnel, the Test Requestor's test personnel, and personnel at Space Systems Command's Test and Development Facility (Peterson SFB).

Ideal Candidate:
Previous experience, military or civilian, of the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment weapons system and its functionality and/or Ballistic Missile Early Warning Sensor preferred. Knowledge of system isolation testing concepts a plus.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S Citizen.
PCS/Incentive funding is not available.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
This position is not eligible for telework.
This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.

Qualifications

The 0301 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 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Benefits
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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.

Benefits
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Review our benefits
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Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
- 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
To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email
HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
Address
USSF - United States Space Force Forces
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.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request

Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:

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.

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