Programs Division Chief, S5/8

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 This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Duties The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo CA is searching for a Programs Division Chief to support S5/8 (NH-0501-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent). Description: Space Systems Command (SSC) is the USSF field command responsible for developing, acquiring, fielding, and sustaining our Nation's next-generation space capabilities. As Division Chief for Programs, you will have a lead role in shaping our FLDCOM's Investment Portfolio, ensuring all SSC Program Offices have the budget to deliver capability at speed and scale. You will have the opportunity to work across all Mission Areas (Missile Warning, SATCOM, PNT, Combat Power, SDA, Launch, etc.), as well as partner with other USSF organizations (CFC, STARCOM, Space RCO, etc.) to address the Service's most critical budget problems. As Division Chief, you will lead a team of subject matter experts (Military, Civilian, and Contractor) to deliver first-class decision support to senior SSC and USSF leadership. This unique, challenging, and rewarding role is critical to SSC's future success! Ideal Candidate: In-depth knowledge of Space System Command (SSC) mission areas, financial management, portfolio management, and acquisition. The candidate must have the ability to understand complex problems and propose solutions to SSC leadership; complex problems will vary in nature, including but not limited to acquisition, budget, systems engineering, and warfighter requirements. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit including HQ-level representatives. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. In-depth knowledge of program planning, budget and financial management cycles and policies. 2. Ability to gather, analyze, and present complex facts and develop programming and budgetary strategies. 3. Ability to identify problems, develop and implement innovative detailed strategies to resolve a wide range of programming, budgetary, financial and management issues. 4. Ability to negotiate resolution of complex budget and financial execution issues. 5. Ability to interpret and apply fiscal policy and financial rules, regulations, and procedures. 6. Ability to executive complex projects and/or studies within established time constraints. 7. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 8. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit including field-level representatives. 9. Ability to advise senior leaders, Program Element Monitors and field-level representatives. 10. In-depth knowledge of Congress and Public Affairs. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S Citizen. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret 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 not authorized. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 15 days a year. This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment. Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Qualifications The 0501 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management 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. 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. 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. Required Documents 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. 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 Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here. PLEASE 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. Agency contact information US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil Address USSF - Space Systems Command 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. Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 05/19/2026 to 05/26/2026 Salary $145,180 - $195,200 per year Pay scale & grade NH 4 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Los Angeles, CA Remote job No Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0501 Financial Administration And Program Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Top Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk Trust determination process National security Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status No Announcement number SF-FY26-6S-NH-0501-4-SPLASH Control number 869989400