Technical Director, SDS
Listed on 2026-02-16
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The United States Space Force (USSF) in Dahlgren, VA is searching for a Technical Director for the 19 SDS (NH-0301-04, GS-14/15 equivalent).
Join the cutting edge of national defense as a Technical Director for the 19th Space Defense Squadron, the U.S. Space Force's center for innovation in space operations. We are seeking a visionary leader to serve as the top-ranking civilian and head of the Mission Assurance Branch. In this critical role, you will guide a dedicated team of IT and computer specialists to accomplish our vital Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM) missions.
You will be responsible for protecting and defending U.S. and allied interests by providing timely and accurate satellite data, developing new capabilities, and ensuring the operational readiness of our mission systems.
The ideal candidate for the Technical Director role is a visionary and strategic leader who will serve as the squadron's senior civilian authority and the Commander's top technical advisor. This individual must possess expert-level knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering, particularly in Space Domain Awareness (SDA), to guide a team of IT specialists and oversee complex technical projects. They are a mentor and a master communicator, capable of fostering professional growth within their team while building and maintaining critical relationships with partners across the USSF, DoD, NASA, and private industry.
This person must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and will ideally hold a bachelor's degree.
Skills and Abilities
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance.
- May be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework".
- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
- This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
- PCS /relocation funding is not authorized.
- A professional STEM degree at the bachelor level from an ABET accredited institution is highly desired.
- 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.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY):
Approximately 15 days per year.
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