Division Chief, Facilities and Engineering, HQSF/S4

About the role

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What you will do

• The United States Space Force (USSF) Headquarters Space Force / Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Installations Logistics is searching for a Division Chief, Facilities and Engineering, S4 (NH-0801-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).
• Description: We are seeking a leader with deep expertise in engineering operations, asset management, and defense infrastructure strategy to serve as the Engineering Division Chief for HQSF/S4.
• As the principal engineering advisor for HQSF/S4, you will direct a team of engineering professionals to support space operations, launch, training, test and evaluation.
• We're seeking a leader that moves at the speed of relevance - strategic enough to set direction and tactical enough to execute at the point of need.
• Energized, rather than overwhelmed by a high-ops tempo environment, this leader brings innovative thinking and transformational concepts to the engineering enterprise, pushing beyond incremental improvement to redefine what's possible.
• The successful candidate will provide centralized oversight of engineering operations, manage complex facility portfolios, and steward critical defense resources.
• By synchronizing efforts with key enterprise partners (such as AFCEC (Air Force Civil Engineer Center) and AFIMSC (Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center)), you will resolve highly complex technical challenges and ensure that our physical infrastructure rapidly adapts to support the cutting-edge demands of the Space Force mission.
• Ideal Candidate: Possess a robust, highly technical background in defense engineering operations, civil engineering, facilities asset management, and strategic infrastructure planning within the Department of War (DoW).
• Educationally, this individual should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture, with a master's degree in engineering management or business administration.
• Professionally, they will bring at least 10 years of progressive senior-leadership experience directing complex engineering directorates or civil engineering squadrons.
• They must demonstrate a commanding track record of overseeing multifaceted facility and asset management portfolios, successfully executing massive defense budgets (including POM development), and building highly cohesive military and civilian engineering teams, with many stakeholders.
• Familiarity with supporting operational programs is essential.
• A deep working knowledge of DoW financial guidelines, defense engineering regulations, and complex engineering policies is required.
• Professional credentials such as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) are strongly preferred, along with certifications like Project Management Professional (PMP) or defense-specific Facilities Engineering credentials.
• The ideal candidate will also have a proven history of high-level strategic collaboration with installations and agencies such as AFCEC (Air Force Civil Engineer Center), AFIMSC (Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center) and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: In-depth understanding of engineering principles, techniques, and processes across multiple disciplines (electronic, mechanical, aerospace, civil) as applied to Space Force test, evaluation, and facility management programs.
• Exceptional leadership and personnel management skills to supervise a multi-disciplinary division, establish clear performance metrics, resolve workplace grievances, and systematically mentor staff to enhance technical capabilities.
• Ability to serve as an authoritative senior advisor, providing General Officers (GOs) and Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders with frank, data-driven engineering recommendations and operational risk mitigation strategies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Department of War (DoW), federal, and military design/construction codes, standards, and safety regulations-specifically including Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, and explosive/range safety mandates.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to perform independent technical risk assessments, evaluate contractor engineering deliverables, and diagnose systemic program deficiencies without relying on contractor-provided analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority, cross-functional engineering initiatives simultaneously within a fast-paced and high-scrutiny headquarters staff environment.

How you will be evaluated

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 OPM's 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.

Documents you must provide

• 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 Employer's name and address Supervisor's 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.

What to expect next

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Additional information

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