Division Chief, Readiness and MPA Manager, S4S

United States Space Force•Vandenberg — 747 Nebraska Ave, Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA 93437, US• Temporary

Posted 6 hours ago• Business & Finance

Compensation

$103,316–$159,716/year

Job Description

Summary

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

04/06/2026 to 04/13/2026

Salary $103,316 - $159,716 per year

Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step and locality pay. Equivalent to GS 12/13 Equivalent.

Pay scale & grade NH 3

Location

Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA is searching for a Division Chief for Readiness and MPA Manager to support S4S (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).

Description:
United States Space Forces-Space (S4S) at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill the Senior Technical Advisor for Space Operations position for 3-star Headquarters staff. Come join our amazing team as we Protect, Defend, Deliver, and Connect together!

There's a reason Vandenberg Space Force Base is a desirable assignment for many in the space industry. The Central Coast of California offers a unique blend of opportunities and lifestyle, including stunning Pacific Ocean views, access to world-class vineyards and agriculture, a moderate climate, and a close-knit community rooted in space exploration and innovation. While not as bustling as major metropolitan areas, the region provides a relaxed pace of life with access to outdoor activities like cycling, surfing, hiking, and exploring the California coastline.

Ideal Candidate:
Serve as the FLDCOM Chief Readiness and MPA Manager, providing policy and guidance, program evaluation, resource allocation, planning, programming, and budgeting and direct support for USSF programs, operations, and activities. Ensures USSF can fulfill its emergency, contingency, humanitarian, peacekeeping, and wartime missions. Manages Command Wartime Program, policy and provides Guidance to all USSF Field Command (FLDCOM) planners on UTC development, wartime assumptions and manpower assessment techniques. Implements and revises Command Wartime Program policy and guidance. Develops and distributes policy and guidance for implementation and compliance by agencies doing business with the Command as well as by all subordinate units. Serves as the Command's Manpower and Equipment Force Packaging System (MEFPAK) Responsible Agency (MRA) for all changes to USSF Unit Type Codes (UTCs). Manages the Command Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) Man-day Program. Provides guidance on program planning and execution within the bounds of governing instructions. Develops Command program policies and procedures. Manages program IAW budget execution laws, Congressionally mandated medical continuation directives, Congressionally mandated end-strength thresholds and other authoritative guidance.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of Command readiness program operations, in addition to knowledge of the pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources, e.g. personnel, funds and equipment.
2. Knowledge of Joint and USAF contingency and war mobilization plan requirements to include a working knowledge of operational requirements, theater specific planning requirements and Air Force deliberate and crisis action planning processes to include UTC and force structure wartime requirements.
3. Comprehensive knowledge and skill in the application of DoD, Joint and AF management engineering principles, concepts, methodologies, principles and practices relating to military and civilian personnel management, financial management, manpower, services readiness and management information systems.
4. Ability to integrate mission requirements and develop or implement planning directives to successfully accomplish USSF deployment and home station missions.
5. Ability to plan, organize and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to implement recommendations where proposals involve substantial resources and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
6. Expert knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of Wartime programs.

Requirements

Must be a U.S Citizen.
PCS and Incentives funding is available.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Top-Secret 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.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.

The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here.

Evaluation

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.

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.