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Information Tech Program Manager
Department of the Air Force
Space Systems Command
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To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
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To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/09/2026 to 04/16/2026
Salary $146,632 - $197,200 per year
Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step and locality pay. Equivalent to GS-14/15.
Pay scale & grade NH 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Los Angeles County, CA
Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Top Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number SF-FY26-6S-NH-2210-4-SPLASH Control number 864629900
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The United States Space Force (USSF) Space System Command (SSC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California is searching for an Information Tech Program Manager (NH-2210-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).
Description:
Join Space Systems Command and play a crucial role in national security by protecting the information systems behind our most advanced space assets. In this position, you will provide expert security advice, support, and oversight across the entire lifecycle of our space systems-from development and production to integration and operation. Your work will ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the cutting-edge solutions that provide long-term protection for the nation and its allies.
The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of Space Systems Command and a demonstrated ability to effectively lead, motivate, and guide a workforce within a dynamic organizational structure. This role requires a mastery of complex problem-solving and superior oral and written communication skills to advise senior leaders and field-level representatives. A crucial aspect of this position is the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with key individuals and groups both within and outside the immediate work unit. Candidates must hold a current Top-Secret clearance and be intimately familiar with Special Access Program (SAP) security processes, including extensive knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and the JSIG. A bachelors degree is preferred, complemented by proven leadership experience, a minimum of five years supporting SAP programs, and relevant certifications such as CISSP, SPD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), and the Special Program Security Certification (SPSC).
Key Skills and Abilities:
Mastery and expert knowledge and ability to provide technical leadership and project/program oversight over highly complex cyberspace, information technology (IT), and knowledge management (KM) activities. Skill in developing new theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods in the specialty area(s).
Skill in conducting substantial coordination among a variety of organizations and high-level managers to identify and integrate internal and external program issues affecting the organization or agency, such as integrating SAP IT programs with other programs of equivalent scope and complexity as well as those involving other technical, financial, organizational, and administrative factors. Ability to collaborate at appropriate levels with organizations both inside and outside SSC, the Space Force, DoD and its agencies, the Intelligence Community, and the Federal Government.
Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the functions (as well as mentoring, motivating, and appraising the staff) of a Field Command-level organization. Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and improve processes and procedures to monitor the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the Field Command-level organization.
Knowledge of DoD financial planning and programming processes, Federal budget cycles, project/program management, acquisition planning, and contracting methodologies sufficient to identify and defend requirements, integrate activities, and lead teams to meet cyberspace, IT, and KM mission requirements throughout the command and in inter-agency environments. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements, goals, and objectives within available resources.
Knowledge of current and new cyber/IT systems architectures, life-cycle processes, integration and interoperability, design operations and configuration, facilities, practices and methodology across the Government, private industry, and academia. Ability to advise other SAP IT experts throughout the agency or in other agencies on a variety of situations and issues that involve applying or adapting new theories, concepts, principles, standards, methods, or practices, that are developed by the employee or result from the employees leadership.
Skill and ability to speak and write effectively, to address highly complex technical and controversial issues (frequently in terms understandable to non-technical personnel), serve as senior consultant to agency management officials, prepare and give briefings, chair meetings, lead task forces, and prepare reports and statements for senior military (General Officer/SES), government, and private sector management officials.
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Qualifications
The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.
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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
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 OPMs 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.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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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
Employers name and address
Supervisors 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil Address USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
Next steps
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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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
Employers name and address
Supervisors 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
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Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
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Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil Address USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
Next steps
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Space Systems Command
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.
To learn more about the United States Space Force Mission click here
Agency contact information
US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
Email HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil Address USSF - Space Systems Command
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
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Summary
To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/09/2026 to 04/16/2026
Salary $146,632 - $197,200 per year
Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step and locality pay. Equivalent to GS-14/15.
Pay scale & grade NH 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Los Angeles County, CA
Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Top Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number SF-FY26-6S-NH-2210-4-SPLASH Control number 864629900
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