Deputy Director of Force Development, USSF SOCOM with Security Clearance

Duties The United States Space Force (USSF) at MacDill, FL is searching for a Deputy Director of Force Development to support USSF SOCOM (NH-1701-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent).

Description: Step into the future of defense innovation as the Deputy Director of Force Development for United States Space Force Special Operations Command. In this high-impact leadership role, you'll Establishes, implements, and manages specialized career development pathways and professional development programs tailored specifically for Space Special Warfare personnel. Designs tactical and technical training tracks that bridge the gap between SPACEFOR-SOC space operator competencies and USSOCOM tactical operational requirements.

Continuously evaluates and updates specialized skill enhancement courses to maintain operational proficiency. We're seeking a Force Development strategist, who thrives in high-stakes environments, navigating complex landscapes with precision, agility, and integrity. If you're ready to lead from the front and make your mark on the celestial frontier -this is your mission.

Ideal Candidate: As the Deputy Director of Force Development , the ideal candidate will have the ability to shape and execute institutional visions, policies, and strategic plans enabling SPACEFOR-SOC to support USSOCOM's global, persistent, and irregular warfare missions. The incumbent directs the planning, coordination, and execution of Space Force capabilities into USSOCOM Joint and Service large force exercises. Develops comprehensive plans for exercises, including training objectives, scope, required resources, and timelines. Integrates space domain awareness, satellite communications, and electronic warfare training objectives into tactical SOF environments to ensure Joint Force readiness.

Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge and skill in the application of DoW, Joint Forces, USSOCOM, and Space Force training, education, and force development principles, concepts, and methodologies. Mastery of appropriate directives, procedures, guidance, and policy required to design and manage joint exercises, skill enhancement courses, and professional development programs tailored to Space Special Warfare personnel. 2.

Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of training and exercise operations. Specifically applied to optimizing large force exercises, war-gaming, and capability validation across complex, diverse SOF organizations. 3. Knowledge of the organization, programs, missions, functions, and joint training principles of Space Force and USSOCOM organizations.

Must possess, or have the immediate capability to attain, the necessary certifications to serve as a Unit Security Manager (including knowledge of information, personnel, and industrial security regulations to manage clearance verifications and SCI access coordination). 4. Skill in conducting consultations and capability assessments with supervisors, commanders, and operational personnel to identify training gaps, establish joint exercise requirements, and develop specialized professional development and career pathways. 5.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. Proven capability to synthesize complex training and readiness metrics into clear staff packages, position papers, and briefings to represent the S7 directorate in high-level USSF and USSOCOM joint training councils. 6.

Ability to access, locate, and manage information through the use of a personal computer and specialized software programs, including advanced joint exercise planning tools, military learning management systems, and security clearance management portals (e.g., DISS, NBIS). Requirements Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI clearance.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
• Resumes are to be limited to no more than 5 pages. Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications are received.
• Degree Requirement: Must possess at least a bachelors degree that included or was supplemented by major study in Education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position or a combination of education and experience.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft within CONUS or to downrange sites in the performance of Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY).
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
• PCS/Relocation funding is available and may be offered.
• May be subject to recall during other than normal duty hours and may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 30 days per year.
• 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. Qualifications The 1701 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed . In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements . Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.

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