Website United States Space Force
About the job
The United States Space Force (USSF) Headquarters at the Pentagon is searching for 3 Strategic Foresight Leads (NH-0801-03).
Description:
The primary purpose of this position is drive technology for the future of National Security Space! Bring the cutting-edge of science and technology to bear on our most difficult problems for the United States Space Force. Make the vision of the Space Force as the “most technical service ever” real by establishing the policies, procedures, and reviews of our scientist and engineer enterprise. Help design the Space Force After Next.
Ideal candidates possess an understanding of strategic foresight techniques and future planning processes. Experience with space operations and activities—especially National Security Space. Ability to form teams to look “outside the box” for trends, signals, and developments that may impact the future. Ability to translate multiple future scenarios into long-term S&T roadmaps. Advanced degree in technical (STEM) field with experience and/or training in acquisitions. Knowledge and experience with policy development and implementation.
Key Skills:
1. Knowledge of related engineering fields such as mechanical, electronics, electrical, software, materials, optical and industrial engineering, to address technical problems within these specialties and to determine adequacy of recommendations.
2. Knowledge and skills to review and evaluate the work of engineers at contracts and supporting activities and approve, disapprove, or modify data such as engineering reports, drawings, specification, and proposed configuration changes.
3. Knowledge of and ability to understand state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and policy affecting systems being developed, and in planning and organizing critical aspects of development, production, and/or support of systems, subsystems, or equipment.
4. Knowledge of program management and system engineering techniques and practices to determine, establish and monitor research, schedules, milestones, costs and benefits from the development cycle through production, operation and disposal.
5. Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to recommended concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments to science and technology problems and research.
Requirements:
1. This position is eligible for telework 5-9 days a pay period
2. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Special Sensitive security clearance.
3. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assign.
4. A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution in (specific discipline of position) or a closely related field is required.
Organization:
The United States Space Force (USSF) is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips military members and civilians to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing Guardians, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands (CCMDs).
The strategic importance of space can’t be overstated. Political and humanitarian interests as well as commercial concerns vital to the world economy all rely on space-based systems. Launched in 2019 as the nation’s sixth and newest military branch, the USSF was created to protect the interests and assets of America and its allies in this heavily contested realm. The Department of Defense relies on satellites and advanced space-based technology for secure communications, navigation, real-time reconnaissance, precision targeting on the battlefield, early warning of potential missile launches, and even weather forecasting. Guardians and civilians of the USSF are challenged every day to reach new heights in protecting and amplifying these space-based capabilities and defending our way of life by maintaining our edge in space.
The Space Force wants to attract talent with the character and potential to excel, empower them with information and choices, and develop them in line with their desires and the Space Force’s needs to create a high-performing organization necessary to secure and defend space. Please review the new Guardian Ideal to learn more about the new talent culture within the new U.S. Space Force, as we have a chance to make history and rewrite some of the rules—we hope you are excited about the opportunities this will present!
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