Chief Engineer, MD6

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Major Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Mission Delta 6 (MD6) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for a Chief Engineer, MD6 (NH-0855-04, GS 14/15 equivalent). Description: Are you ready to lead the charge in securing the final frontier? As the Senior Chief Engineer and Division Head for the 6th Sustainment Squadron, you won't just be maintaining legacy systems-you will be architecting the future of Defensive Cyber Operations for space (DCO-S). We are looking for a visionary leader to pioneer next-generation technical capabilities, championing the integration of cutting-edge AI/ML and Big Data technologies across our entire space infrastructure. In this highly autonomous role, you will operate at the highest levels of strategic policy development, validating complex operational requirements and defining the resilient cyber architectures needed to outpace evolving adversary threats. If you are a proven leader who thrives on solving highly complex problems and delivering authoritative impact, this is your chance to shape national security on a massive scale. Beyond driving technical innovation from prototype to operational reality, you will mentor, build, and guide a world-class team of engineers, ensuring they have the resources, culture, and direction to succeed. Step into a role where your expertise directly safeguards our most critical space assets and empowers the warfighter. Come lead the team that defends our domain in the stars. Ideal Candidate: The employee at this level is an expert within their functional area, serving as the head of a branch or division, or as a key program administrator. The incumbent conducts or directs activities and assists higher levels on challenging and innovative program development with only general guidance on policy, resources, and planning. They develop solutions to highly complex problems requiring various disciplines and are responsible for fulfilling overarching program objectives. Their results are authoritative and directly impact major programs and the well-being of substantial numbers of personnel. Key Skills and Abilities: 1: Expert knowledge of systems engineering, technical architecture, and Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), particularly as they apply to the integration and sustainment of complex space and ground mission systems. 2: Mastery of the strategic coordination and policy development processes within the USSF, USAF, and broader DoW, with proven skill in representing organizational equities and influencing outcomes with external bodies like SSIO and PEOs. 3: Ability to lead and direct highly complex, enterprise-level technical programs, including translating strategic and operational requirements into technical specifications and managing integration life cycles in a multi-stakeholder environment. 4: Skill in providing authoritative technical and operational justification to diverse audiences, including senior military leadership and engineering counterparts, to overcome resistance and ensure successful adoption of technical solutions. 5: In-depth knowledge of requirements validation processes and the ability to lead working groups to prioritize technical investments that maximize mission resilience against emerging cyber threats. 6: Ability to serve as a senior technical advisor, providing decisive judgments and clear recommendations to leadership on innovation, strategic planning, and the operational application of emerging technologies such as AI/ML and Big Data Platforms.

Qualifications

The 0855 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.

Promotion Potential

NH-None

How You Will Be Evaluated

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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Who Can Apply

• Open to the public

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.

How to Apply

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What to Expect Next

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Other Information

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About the Agency

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