{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"838da96872a2c56487fd2d72","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/838da96872a2c56487fd2d72","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/838da96872a2c56487fd2d72","title":"LTRS Technical Program Specialist, SYD 80/AR","description":"Summary\nDo not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.\n\nFor additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.\nLearn more about this agency\n\nThis job is open to\nThe public\nU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.\n\nDuties\nThe United States Space Force (USSF) at Patrick SFB, Florida is searching for a LTRS Technical Program Specialist, SYD 80/AR (NH-2210-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).\n\nDescription:\nAt the Launch Test Range Systems (LTRS) Program Office, we are the eyes and ears of assured access to space. We are chartered with managing and modernizing all mission ground sensors for space launches from Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg. Every rocket, every satellite, and every crewed mission relies on our range instrumentation to safely reach orbit. As the volume and complexity of launch data grows, we are looking for a visionary Data and AI Lead to transform how the Space Force captures, governs, and leverages mission-critical information.\nWe need a pragmatic pioneer to build our AI and data enterprise from the ground up. You will be defining the strategic governance, architecting multi-year capability roadmaps, and integrating modern machine learning and agentic workflows into range operations.\n\nIdeal Candidate:\nThe ideal Guardian will bring an advanced degree in STEM (Computer Science, Data Science, or Systems Engineering) coupled with 8 to 10 years of experience in enterprise data architecture, including at least 3 years leading AI/ML initiatives. Their background must demonstrate deep technical expertise in commercial cloud (AWS, Azure, others) and hybrid cloud architectures, with proven success in managing both structured and unstructured data across complex systems. To succeed, they must have a track record of building multi-year capability roadmaps, with a specific focus on driving the interoperability architecture roadmap across various Spaceport Space Access databases. Additionally, the candidate must possess the analytical and the ideal Guardian will bring an advanced degree in STEM (Computer Science, Data Science, or Systems Engineering) coupled with 8 to 10 years of experience in enterprise data architecture, including at least 3 years leading AI/ML initiatives. Their background must demonstrate deep technical expertise in commercial cloud (AWS, Azure, others) and hybrid cloud architectures, with proven success in managing both structured and unstructured data across complex systems. To succeed, they must have a track record of building multi-year capability roadmaps, with a specific focus on driving the interoperability architecture roadmap across various Spaceport Space Access databases. Additionally, the candidate must possess the analytical and administrative capability to identify manual range workflows and propose concrete process candidates for AI and automation touchpoint reductions. Finally, they must combine specialized knowledge of federal compliance and DoD security standards with the business acumen required to track database and software license expenditures to support the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process in mission-critical environments.\n\nKey Skills and Abilities:\n1. Mastery of IT acquisition lifecycle management, modular contracting strategies, and enterprise systems architecture required to provide authoritative technical leadership and direct oversight for highly complex IT procurements within cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).\n2. Expert skill in driving and implementing modern software and systems delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps) from baseline functional design through Verification & Validation (V&V) and Operational Testing (OT) to rapidly field solutions and ensure mission-critical readiness.\n3. Advanced ability to translate highly complex, ambiguous mission requirements into comprehensive, actionable acquisition documents (e.g., SOW, PWS, SOO), engineer rigorous technical evaluation criteria, and serve as a decisive technical authority and subject matter expert during high-stakes source selection activities.\n4. Comprehensive knowledge of systems engineering principles and enterprise architecture design to independently oversee the development, integration, and evaluation of complex DoW IT systems, ensuring maximum interoperability, scalability, resiliency, and testability across the enterprise.\n5. In-depth knowledge of Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity policies, the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Zero-Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles to proactively secure, guide the accreditation of, and defend enterprise mission-critical systems against advanced and emerging cyber threats.\n6. Demonstrated ability to communicate highly complex IT, systems architecture, and cybersecurity concepts clearly and effectively-both orally and in writing-to influence senior leaders, negotiate with diverse stakeholders, and build strategic consensus across multidisciplinary DoW coalitions and vendor partners.\n\nRequirements\nConditions of employment\nMust be a U.S Citizen.\nPCS and Incentives funding is available.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.\nRequired to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.\nMay be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.\nMay be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.\nEligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed \"Unscheduled Telework\"\nSubject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.\nKnowledge of Electronics Engineering (0855 series) principles and practices highly desired.\nDrug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.\nEmployee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.\nQualifications\nThe 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.\nAdditional information\nEmployed 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.\n\nDisabled 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.\n\nCandidates 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.\nBenefits\nA 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.\nReview our benefits\nEligibility 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.\n\nHow you will be evaluated\nYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.\nKnowledge, 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:\n\nInterviews: 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.\n\nRequired Documents\nResume: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:\nPersonal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number\nEducation information - the name of the school and the dates you attended\nWork experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:\nJob title\nDetailed duties and accomplishments\nEmployer's name and address\nSupervisor's name and phone number\nStarting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)\nHours per week\nSalary, if applicable\nOther qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses\nCollege Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.\nIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:\nEducation 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.\nFailure 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.\n\nHow to Apply\nDo not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's 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.\n\nAgency contact information\nUS Space Force Enterprise Talent Management\nEmail\nHQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil\nAddress\nUSSF - Space Systems Command\n1670 Space Force Pentagon\nWashington, DC 20330\nUS\nNext steps\nFor additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.\n\nOverview\nAccepting applications\nLocation\n1 vacancy in the following location:\nPatrick AFB, FL\nNo matching locations found.\nWork site options\nTelework eligible\nYes—as determined by the agency policy.\nRemote job\nNo\nRelocation expenses reimbursed\nNo\nSalary\n$90,173 - $139,398 per year\nPay scale & grade\nNH 3\nPromotion potential\nNone\nLearn more about pay scale and grade\nPay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.\nWork schedule\nFull-time\nTravel Required\n25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.\nAppointment type\nPermanent\nOccupations and job series\n2210 Information Technology Management\nSupervisory status\nNo\nFederal service type\nThis job is in the Competitive Service\nRepresented by a union\nNo\nDrug test\nYes\nSecurity clearance\nSensitive Compartmented Information\nPosition sensitivity and risk\nCritical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk\nJobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.\nBackground check type\nNational security\nFinancial disclosure required\nYes\nSome jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.\nAnnouncement number\nSF-FY26-6S-NH-2210-3-SPLASH\nControl number\n879173900","company":"Us Space Systems Command","rawCompany":"us space systems command","city":"Patrick Air Force Base","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-13T15:20:33.117Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"LTRS Technical Program Specialist, SYD 80/AR","description":"Summary\nDo not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.\n\nFor additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.\nLearn more about this agency\n\nThis job is open to\nThe public\nU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.\n\nDuties\nThe United States Space Force (USSF) at Patrick SFB, Florida is searching for a LTRS Technical Program Specialist, SYD 80/AR (NH-2210-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).\n\nDescription:\nAt the Launch Test Range Systems (LTRS) Program Office, we are the eyes and ears of assured access to space. We are chartered with managing and modernizing all mission ground sensors for space launches from Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg. Every rocket, every satellite, and every crewed mission relies on our range instrumentation to safely reach orbit. As the volume and complexity of launch data grows, we are looking for a visionary Data and AI Lead to transform how the Space Force captures, governs, and leverages mission-critical information.\nWe need a pragmatic pioneer to build our AI and data enterprise from the ground up. You will be defining the strategic governance, architecting multi-year capability roadmaps, and integrating modern machine learning and agentic workflows into range operations.\n\nIdeal Candidate:\nThe ideal Guardian will bring an advanced degree in STEM (Computer Science, Data Science, or Systems Engineering) coupled with 8 to 10 years of experience in enterprise data architecture, including at least 3 years leading AI/ML initiatives. Their background must demonstrate deep technical expertise in commercial cloud (AWS, Azure, others) and hybrid cloud architectures, with proven success in managing both structured and unstructured data across complex systems. To succeed, they must have a track record of building multi-year capability roadmaps, with a specific focus on driving the interoperability architecture roadmap across various Spaceport Space Access databases. Additionally, the candidate must possess the analytical and the ideal Guardian will bring an advanced degree in STEM (Computer Science, Data Science, or Systems Engineering) coupled with 8 to 10 years of experience in enterprise data architecture, including at least 3 years leading AI/ML initiatives. Their background must demonstrate deep technical expertise in commercial cloud (AWS, Azure, others) and hybrid cloud architectures, with proven success in managing both structured and unstructured data across complex systems. To succeed, they must have a track record of building multi-year capability roadmaps, with a specific focus on driving the interoperability architecture roadmap across various Spaceport Space Access databases. Additionally, the candidate must possess the analytical and administrative capability to identify manual range workflows and propose concrete process candidates for AI and automation touchpoint reductions. Finally, they must combine specialized knowledge of federal compliance and DoD security standards with the business acumen required to track database and software license expenditures to support the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process in mission-critical environments.\n\nKey Skills and Abilities:\n1. Mastery of IT acquisition lifecycle management, modular contracting strategies, and enterprise systems architecture required to provide authoritative technical leadership and direct oversight for highly complex IT procurements within cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).\n2. Expert skill in driving and implementing modern software and systems delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps) from baseline functional design through Verification & Validation (V&V) and Operational Testing (OT) to rapidly field solutions and ensure mission-critical readiness.\n3. Advanced ability to translate highly complex, ambiguous mission requirements into comprehensive, actionable acquisition documents (e.g., SOW, PWS, SOO), engineer rigorous technical evaluation criteria, and serve as a decisive technical authority and subject matter expert during high-stakes source selection activities.\n4. Comprehensive knowledge of systems engineering principles and enterprise architecture design to independently oversee the development, integration, and evaluation of complex DoW IT systems, ensuring maximum interoperability, scalability, resiliency, and testability across the enterprise.\n5. In-depth knowledge of Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity policies, the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Zero-Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles to proactively secure, guide the accreditation of, and defend enterprise mission-critical systems against advanced and emerging cyber threats.\n6. Demonstrated ability to communicate highly complex IT, systems architecture, and cybersecurity concepts clearly and effectively-both orally and in writing-to influence senior leaders, negotiate with diverse stakeholders, and build strategic consensus across multidisciplinary DoW coalitions and vendor partners.\n\nRequirements\nConditions of employment\nMust be a U.S Citizen.\nPCS and Incentives funding is available.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.\nRequired to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.\nMay be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.\nMay be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.\nEligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed \"Unscheduled Telework\"\nSubject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.\nKnowledge of Electronics Engineering (0855 series) principles and practices highly desired.\nDrug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.\nEmployee must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.\nQualifications\nThe 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.\nAdditional information\nEmployed 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.\n\nDisabled 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.\n\nCandidates 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.\nBenefits\nA 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.\nReview our benefits\nEligibility 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.\n\nHow you will be evaluated\nYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.\nKnowledge, 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:\n\nInterviews: 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.\n\nRequired Documents\nResume: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:\nPersonal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number\nEducation information - the name of the school and the dates you attended\nWork experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:\nJob title\nDetailed duties and accomplishments\nEmployer's name and address\nSupervisor's name and phone number\nStarting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)\nHours per week\nSalary, if applicable\nOther qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses\nCollege Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.\nIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:\nEducation 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.\nFailure 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.\n\nHow to Apply\nDo not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's 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.\n\nAgency contact information\nUS Space Force Enterprise Talent Management\nEmail\nHQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil\nAddress\nUSSF - Space Systems Command\n1670 Space Force Pentagon\nWashington, DC 20330\nUS\nNext steps\nFor additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.\n\nOverview\nAccepting applications\nLocation\n1 vacancy in the following location:\nPatrick AFB, FL\nNo matching locations found.\nWork site options\nTelework eligible\nYes—as determined by the agency policy.\nRemote job\nNo\nRelocation expenses reimbursed\nNo\nSalary\n$90,173 - $139,398 per year\nPay scale & grade\nNH 3\nPromotion potential\nNone\nLearn more about pay scale and grade\nPay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.\nWork schedule\nFull-time\nTravel Required\n25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.\nAppointment type\nPermanent\nOccupations and job series\n2210 Information Technology Management\nSupervisory status\nNo\nFederal service type\nThis job is in the Competitive Service\nRepresented by a union\nNo\nDrug test\nYes\nSecurity clearance\nSensitive Compartmented Information\nPosition sensitivity and risk\nCritical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk\nJobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. 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