Installation Support Division Chief, S4O

Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Headquarters Space Force Command (HQSF) at The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia is searching for an Installation Support Division Chief to support S4O (NH-0343-04, GS 14/15 equivalent). Description: We are seeking an experienced leader who can navigate the complexities of installation management and base operating support at the strategic level, while remaining operationally engaged enough to drive execution, resolve friction and deliver mission ready results. This individual is a leader who thrives on transformation and is able to lead organizational change from concept to execution, turning vision into lasting operational impact. As the principal installations and base operating support advisor, this position will direct a diverse team of military and civilian professionals to ensure the resiliency, protection, and vital operational support of Space Force Bases, Stations and Geographically Separated Units (GSUs) worldwide. The successful candidate will drive enterprise basing decisions, integrate complex inter-service support agreements, and steward resources to guarantee uninterrupted mission execution across the globe. Ideal Candidate: Possess a robust background in Base Operating Support (BOS) within the Department of the Air Force. Educationally, this individual should hold a bachelor's degree with a master's degree highly preferred. Minimum of 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience directing complex, multi-disciplinary, installation operations, successfully executing multi-million-dollar budgets and managing diverse, integrated teams of military and civilian professionals at the group or wing level of leadership. The ideal candidate has an in-depth knowledge of enterprise protection programs (Integrated Base Defense, CBRN, EOD, Fire & Emergency Services) and core BOS functions (Medical, Force Support, Contracting). The candidate must have familiarity with developing and negotiating inter-service support agreements (ISSAs) and sustaining Geographically Separated Units (GSUs) in remote or austere environments. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Expert knowledge of Base Operating Support (BOS) frameworks, policies, and directives governing military installations, facility sustainment, and municipal-level emergency services (Fire, EMS, and Base Defense). 2. In-depth understanding of Geographically Separated Unit (GSU) support mechanisms, including the development, negotiation, and administration of Inter-Service Support Agreements (ISSAs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), and Host-Tenant Support Agreements. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of military readiness and protection programs, specifically including Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), and Integrated Base Defense (IBD) operations in a contested environment. 4. Familiarity with federal budget formulation, contracting regulations, and the PPBE lifecycle required to validate facility requirements and advocate for installation-level resources within the Program Objective Memorandum (POM). 5. Knowledge of federal civilian personnel management principles, OPM supervisory regulations, and merit system protocols required to effectively lead, evaluate, and develop a diverse, multi-functional installations division. Qualifications

The 0343 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

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. Other Information

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