Chief Architect, LTRS Program, SYD 80/AR

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Patrick SFB/Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida is searching for a Chief Architect for the LTRS Program to support SYD 80/AR (NH-0855-04, GS-14/15 equivalent).

Description:
Are you a senior architect ready to shape the future of space launch and test capabilities? The USSF Launch and Test Range Systems Program Office is seeking a Program Office Chief Architect to serve as a key technical leader supporting the Program's Chief Engineer. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and implementing the system architecture for a critical sustainment program while also leading the mission engineering effort for a new, cutting-edge capabilities office. In this dynamic role, you will translate the Chief Engineer's technical vision into a robust and resilient architectural framework, guiding a high-performing team to success. If you are an expert at balancing legacy system optimization with bold innovation and are ready to make a significant impact on the future of the Space Force mission, we want to hear from you."

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and the ability to develop and manage complex system architectures that align with the Chief Engineer's technical vision and long-term program goals. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, able to pivot from the architectural needs of a sustainment program to the mission engineering challenges of a new capabilities office. As a supervisor, they must guide, influence, and develop a team of engineers, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with the program's technical baseline. Must be able to translate the Chief Engineer's direction and complex architectural concepts into actionable tasks for the engineering team and clear briefings for leadership. The role requires seamless collaboration with the Program Office Chief Engineer, acting as their key deputy for architectural matters. Education: Bachelor of Science (or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science).
Experience: Years of progressive systems engineering and architecture experience.

o Demonstrated experience with large-scale DoD system sustainment and modernization.
o Proven experience in mission engineering or early-stage capabilities development.
o Familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle and the roles defined in DAFI 63-101.
o Prior supervisory or team lead experience is highly desirable.
- Training/Certifications:
o DAWIA Advanced certification in Engineering and Technical Management (ETM) Practitioner.
o Masters in Technology Management or Software Development desirable.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Strategic technical leadership skills and expertise.
2. In-depth knowledge of program planning, budget and financial management cycles and policies.
3. Ability to gather, analyze, and present complex facts and develop programming and budgetary strategies.
4. Ability to identify problems, develop and implement innovative detailed strategies to resolve a wide range of programming, budgetary, financial and management issues.
5. In-depth knowledge of enterprise architecture & digital engineering methods, processes and tools.
6. Ability to interpret and apply fiscal policy and financial rules, regulations, and procedures.
7. Cyber-resilient range instrumentation architecture management skills and expertise
8. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
9. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit including field-level representatives.
10. Ability to advise senior leaders, Program Element Monitors and field command level representatives.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
• Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• PCS / Relocation funding is authorized.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, "Confidential Financial Disclosure Report."
• This is a critical Acquisition Position (CAP).
• Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• Subject to TDY approximately 15 days a year.
• This is a cybersecurity position; the employee will attain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held.
• Position requires a professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required. Advanced degrees are preferred.

Qualifications

The 0855 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here . In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here . Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .