Deputy Branch Chief, Narrowband SATCOM Space Segment, SYD 88/NX

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The United States Space Force (USSF) in San Diego, CA is searching for Deputy Branch Chief for the Narrowband SATCOM Space Segment to support SYD 88/NX (NH-0346-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Acquisition Program Manager and the Deputy Branch Chief for the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Space Segment Branch (SSC SYD 88/NXS) within the Satellite Communication and Position, Navigation, and Timing (SCPNT) Portfolio.

In this critical leadership role, the incumbent directs and supports the activities of the Materiel Leader (ML) and Civilian/Senior Materiel Leader (SML) to advance SCPNT Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) objectives. Operating with a high degree of independence, the employee is responsible for conceiving and executing solutions to highly complex acquisition and engineering challenges, analyzing project findings, and guiding the technical and programmatic efforts of junior team members.

Work is executed autonomously, with completed initiatives reviewed primarily for feasibility, compatibility, and overall mission effectiveness in delivering critical space-based capabilities. At the core of this portfolio is the MUOS Service Life Extension (SLE) program-a high-visibility, $3B ACAT 1B acquisition effort designed to sustain the DoW's premier Narrowband satellite communication system. As Deputy, you will oversee the Phase 2 Development and Production contract awarded to Boeing in June 2026.

This Fixed-Price Incentive Firm Target (FPIF) contract spans a 78-month base period to develop, manufacture, test, and launch two new geostationary Space Vehicles (SV 6 and SV 7) by 2031 and 2032. These satellites will integrate advanced Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) technology to extend secure, worldwide Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) SATCOM services for mobile and fixed-site warfighters, ensuring seamless continuity of operations for U.S. and coalition partners. Ideal Candidate: 1.

Acquisition experience, actively embedded within a Program Office (Government or Industry). 2. Demonstrated expertise with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes, to include leading in-depth program funding and execution reviews. 3. Outstanding ability to synthesize complex programmatic and financial data from multiple sources to deliver clear, actionable recommendations. 4.

Skills in determining resource requirements, setting organizational priorities, monitoring progress, and evaluating performance metrics. 5. Knowledge of program management, contractual oversight, and organizational processes needed to plan and execute high-value research support contracts. 6. Ability to advise senior leaders, program managers, and technical stakeholders on program execution, contract strategy, and issue resolution. 7.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercise sound judgment to resolve complex issues while sustaining productive stakeholder relationships.