Supervisory Joint Training Program Manager

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill a Supervisory Joint Training Program Manager, (Position Working Title is Training Management Branch Chief) NH-0301-IV, (GS-14/15 equivalent) position. Come join our amazing team who helps ensure there is never a day without space!

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Position: Supervisory Joint Training Program Manager, NH-0301-IV, (GS-14/15 equivalent)

Location: United States Space Command (USSPACECOM)/J7, Colorado Springs, CO

Suspense: Resumes from interested candidates are due by COB Friday, 24 May 2024. Consideration will be given to promotion and reassignment candidates.

PCS Entitlements: N/A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: No

Telework: Eligible for Regular and Recurring Telework

Description of Position:

Serves as a Branch Chief in the J73 Joint Training & Education Division, responsible for supervising 4 government civilians in training/education development and management functions.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities, plans work, sets/adjusts short and long-term priorities, and prepares schedules. Evaluates work performance and gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of a J73 Joint Training and Education branch.

Represents the Commander of USSPACECOM and J7 Director with Joint/Service training organizations. Shares training information and coordination efforts during important meetings to integrate joint training and education for all USSPACECOM members.

Advises and provides counsel to the branch regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to long range goals of the branch. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments.

Key Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of DOD, Joint Staff, and Command standards and policies for joint training systems and in-depth knowledge of DOD, Service, Agency, and Command interrelationships.

Knowledge of space operations and systems in the areas of Electronic Warfare, Satellite Communications, Navigation Warfare, Missile Defense, and On-Orbit Warfare.

Skill to interpret/analyze plans to integrate mission objectives into training mission requirements. Project Management education and experience will be used extensively in this position.

Skill to evaluate and adjust work operations to meet budgeting and registrar objectives and constraints within a training/education environment using available resources.

Skill to communicate effectively, both orally and written.

Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide others toward goal accomplishment. Leadership ability, including the ability to coach, mentor, and challenge subordinates; ability to adapt leadership style to a variety of situations; and ability to model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors.

Ability to prepare, conduct, and lead panels, working groups, discussions, or committees as the representative for the Director with other Government agencies, OSD, and Joint Staff sufficient to represent, negotiate, and defend USSPACECOM position.

Qualification Requirements:

Experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent) in performing (listed in the Position Duties/Responsibilities section).

Education Requirements: N/A

Certifications: N/A

Conditions of Employment:

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance

Position requires drug testing

Occasional travel away from the regular duty location may be required.

May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to it's employees. Below is a brief overview:

Health, Dental, Vision, and Long Term Care Insurance (large variety of plan options available)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation - New employees start out with 4 hours of annual leave per pay period (13 days/year); after 3 years it is 6 hours per pay period (19.5 days/year); after 15 years it is 8 hours per pay period (26 days/year).

Sick Leave Accrual - In addition to annual leave, everyone accrues 4 hours of sick leave per pay period (13 days per year) for the entirety of their career.

Federal Employee Retirement System

Roth & Traditional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - similar to private sector 401(k). The govt matches the first 3% of your contributions dollar for dollar and the following 2% are matched at $0.50 to each dollar you contribute. Visit for more info

All eligible interested candidates must forward their resume directly to the following individuals no later than COB Friday, 24 May 2024:

Mr. Courtney Henderson at

Ms. Sarah Armstrong at

Dr. Michael Madsen at