Organization: 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! https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/2782534/cso-unveils-guardian-ideal-space-force-values-at-afa/s
The National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) is seeking a Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, GG-0801-14. **This is not a remote position** Join the Front Lines of Space Intelligence Innovation The National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) is seeking a visionary and experienced Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO) to lead its Technology and Innovation Division. The CTIO is a key member of the NSIC leadership team and at the forefront of a revolution in space intelligence, where the boundaries of what's possible are pushed every day. The CTIO is responsible for charting the course for NSIC’s IT strategy and driving innovation and collaboration. Lead the Charge in Transforming Space Intelligence As the CTIO, you will be responsible for developing and implementing NSIC’s comprehensive strategy for enduring data and IT architecture, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and identifying innovative approaches to stay ahead of our adversaries. You will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive transformative and modern processes and collaborate with external partners to advance the state-of-the-art in space intelligence innovation. As the ideal candidate, you will use your critical thinking skills and relevant experience to enhance NSIC’s analytic capability and enhance organizational partnerships across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Drive Innovation and Excellence To succeed in this role, you'll need to be a master communicator, able to distill complex technical concepts and communicate in clear, concise written proposals and presentations informing senior-level decision-making. Your technical expertise will be crucial in scaling solutions to meet urgent requirements, accelerate innovation, and deliver comprehensive capabilities with precision and speed. Be Part of a Legacy of Innovation NSIC is a hub of innovation where talented professionals come together to tackle the toughest challenges in space intelligence. You will be part of a legacy of innovation, working with national experts, analyzing foreign space and adversary counterspace weapon systems and shaping the future of national security. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices related to the development of strategic IT plans, policies, and programs. 2. Knowledge of common project/program management for the development and management of program action directives, programming plans, and budgeting and procurement cycles to ensure validated and approved requirements are funded or introduced into the appropriate budgeting channels. 3. Knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, their organizations and missions/functions, interrelationships, operations and directives relating to IT; and knowledge of National Intelligence Program (NIP), General Defense Intelligence Program (GDIP), and Program Objective Memorandum (POM), to include requirements for planning, programming, and budgeting; and working knowledge of the acquisition and procurement cycles for IT to ensure validated and approved requirements are funded or introduced into the appropriate budgeting channels. 4. Extensive knowledge of management principles, processes, and analytical techniques for assessing programs and developing strategies for operational improvements and efficiencies; and skill in IT planning, integration, and management, to include programming, IT security concepts, change, and configuration control, requirements analysis, and life cycle management of IT. 5. Ability to understand and analyze problems, determine when and where IT solutions are practical or possible, and where and at what level risks are associated and to make decisions or recommendations on IT programs for near and long term implementation; ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relations; and ability to work collaboratively with other senior level managers and to effectively communicate the NSIC/S9 objectives, priorities, and parameters to define mutually-beneficial courses of action. Requirements: 1. Must be a U.S Citizen. 2. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. 3. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. 4. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. 5. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. 6. PCS may be authorized.
