Operations Support Director, 10 SOPS

United States Space Force•Point Mugu, California• Temporary

Posted 5 hours ago• Business & Finance

Compensation

$102,246–$158,062/year

Job Description

Summary

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

04/06/2026 to 04/13/2026

Salary $102,246 - $158,062 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 NBVC Point Mugu, CA is searching for an Operations Support Director to support 10 SOPS (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).

Description:
The United States Space Force (USSF) 10th Space Operations Squadron (10 SOPS) is searching for a visionary Operations Support Director to lead a vital Mission Support Element team at NBVC Point Mugu, CA. This is more than a management role; it is an impactful leadership position at the heart of our operations, ensuring the seamless execution of vital national security space missions.

Your Mission
As the Operations Support Director, you will be part of the strategic force behind our mission's success. You will have oversight of a diverse portfolio, including:

Financial & Resource Management: Command the budget and resource allocation, ensuring fiscal integrity and optimal use of assets.

Infrastructure & Facilities: Oversee the command's physical infrastructure, guaranteeing a secure and operational environment.

Personnel & Administration: Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and managing all administrative functions.

Security Operations: Uphold and advance our physical security protocols to safeguard personnel and mission-critical assets.

Why This Role is Different
You will not just manage mission support functions; you will shape them. As a key advisor to the Squadron Commander, your insights will directly influence strategic decisions, drive innovation, and solve the complex challenges inherent in space operations. We are looking for an independent, strategic thinker who thrives on complexity and is ready to make a tangible impact.

If you are a proven leader with expertise in personnel, resource, and facility management, and you are ready to ensure the success of the 10th Space Operations Squadron, we urge you to apply.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with extensive experience from a career within the Department of Defense (as a senior NCO, officer, or civilian). A strong foundation in an operational or mission support role is essential, along with a sophisticated understanding of both squadron-level and higher-headquarters dynamics. Candidates must have demonstrable experience serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across a broad spectrum of mission support functions. A relevant college degree (e.g., Business, Management, Public Administration) is preferred, and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered beneficial.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, and other agencies.
2. Knowledge of a human resources programs, basic facility operations, finance, contracts, procurement, security programs, and administrative tasks.
3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions, as well as mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.
5. Ability to research, evaluate, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions.
6. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Requirements

Must be a U.S Citizen.
PCS and Incentives 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.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 10 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.