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Deputy Branch Chief, Operations, Transitions and Logistics SYD 84
Space Systems Command · Posted 66 days ago
Hybrid Colorado Springs, CO $129K – $197K Apply by Aug 4, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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What You'll Do
- →The United States Space Force (USSF) at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado is searching for a Deputy Branch Chief, Operations, Transitions and Logistics to support SYD 84 (NH-0301-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).
- →Description: As the Civilian Deputy for SYD 84 Operations, Transition, & Logistics branch (SYD 84/S34), you will directly interface with USSF operators and end-users to ensure the successful delivery of space-based missile warning & tracking capabilities to our warfighters.
- →This position helps to bridge the gap between acquisition programs and operations by actively coordinating transition-to-operations efforts, test & evaluation, launch campaigns, and logistics activities among multiple USSF FIELDCOM and Combatant Command stakeholders.
- →This position is critically important to our nation's defense and strategic deterrence mission.
- →Additionally, this position is a leader within the organization and has direct supervisory responsibilities for other government civilians and potentially military members to help guide and shape their career progression.
- →Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate must be able to operate independently and take the initiative to integrate themselves into working groups / integrated product teams by building relationships with acquisition program office personnel at Los Angeles Air Force Base and with operational stakeholders across the Colorado Front Range.
- →Desired experience includes at least 10-15 years in space acquisition and/or space operations preferably with Missile Warning & Tracking (MWT) / Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems.
- →Candidates should process both business operations and technical skillsets to be able to enable the delivery of MWT/OPIR systems into operations.
- →Additionally, candidates should have past supervisory/managerial experience where they have directly supervised civilian and/or military personnel.
- →Candidates must have a bachelor's degree at minimum, and preferably a master's degree with degree(s) in a relevant field of study.
- →Key Skills and Abilities: 1.
- →Comprehensive knowledge of space-based warning systems and their concepts for the deployment and employment to meet a wide range of operational requirements. 2.
- →Knowledge of resource management, such as planning, programming, budgeting, appropriation, funding and accounting processes and their implications for effective mission accomplishments. 3.
- →A broad understanding of the processes of all functions, interrelated activities, and statutory and regulatory requirements. 4.
Personality Fit
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