Deputy Chief of Staff, Space Domain Awareness and Combat

United States Department of Defense - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

The Deputy Chief of Staff for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power at the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) plays a vital role in managing a diverse portfolio of over 30 programs with a budget exceeding $9 billion. This position involves providing critical support to the Program Executive Officer, ensuring effective communication and workflow management across multiple geographic locations and a large staff. The role requires strong leadership and management skills to motivate and develop personnel while navigating the complexities of space domain awareness and related mission areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical support to the Program Executive Officer for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power.
• Serve as a liaison between senior acquisition officials and a large staff across various locations.
• Guide contractor staff in maintaining and managing workflow processes for the directorate.
• Apply acquisition knowledge to ensure continuity of support for various programs.
• Lead teams to accomplish objectives and develop innovative solutions to organizational challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience in a management role, preferably in a government setting.
• Strong leadership and management skills to motivate and develop staff.
• Familiarity with Space Domain Awareness programs, challenges, interfaces, architecture, and stakeholders.
• Program Management DAWIA Certification (Practitioner) is desired but not required.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience leading teams in a disaggregated environment.