Military

Director, Acquisition Logistics and Product Support, SYD 89

Space Systems Command ยท Department of the Air Force
๐Ÿ“ Los Angeles County, California NH-4 $146,632 - $197,200/yr
Posted: May 13, 2026 Deadline: May 20, 2026 (Closes tomorrow)

About This Position

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Qualifications

The 0346 has no individual occupational requirements that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Major Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Air Force Base is searching for a Director for Acquisition Logistics and Product Support for SYD 89 (NH-0346-04, GS-14/15 equivalent). Description: Primary purpose of this position is to serve as Director and Chief Product Support Manager Acquisition Logistics and Product Support Division, Space Domain Awareness & Combat Power, PEOs, directing and supporting the activities of space programs within SSC. Considered a Senior Leader/Subject Matter Expert by others in the organization; sought out by others for assistance and implements approaches to resolve issues.

This position requires the candidate to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance. Ideal Candidate: Knowledge of the logistics management principles, concepts, policies, and laws; logistics functions, programs, and systems applicable to the duties of position; sources, responsibilities, and means for providing assistance and advice to resolve product support/logistics problems; and all aspects of life cycle integrated logistics support. Ability to lead a team and/or individual members of a team ensuring the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the teams' strategies, goals, objectives, work.

Plans, and work products and services. Knowledge of the missions, roles, function, organizational structures, and operation of the United States Space Force and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition processes and integrated life cycle management. Skill in stratifying resources against approved programs; planning, presenting, and executing acquisition programs; analyzing budget impacts on programs; forecasting long-term O&S funding requirements; reviewing, evaluating, and presenting data; and supporting analysis of logistics management programs and activities' specialized documentation.

The ideal candidate will have earned a logistics or business Bachelor's Degree, APDP Logistics Management Credentials (pending applicable waivers as needed for certification), DoD experience is highly desired, along with Team Leader experience. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of the logistics management principles, concepts, policies, and laws; logistics functions, programs, and systems applicable to the duties of position; sources, responsibilities, and means for providing assistance and advice to resolve logistics problems; and all aspects of life cycle integrated logistics support.

Knowledge of contracting, production and acquisition logistics support.

  1. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
  2. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the subordinate staff of an organization.
  3. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
  4. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  5. Skill in stratifying resources against approved programs; planning, presenting, and executing budgets; analyzing budget impacts on programs; forecasting long-term funding requirements; reviewing, evaluating, and presenting data; and supporting analysis of logistics management programs and activities' specialized documentation, etc.
  6. Knowledge of security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information.

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.

Additional Information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

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How to Apply

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Required Documents

Resume: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Director, Acquisition Logistics and Product Support, SYD 89 position at Space Systems Command?
The salary range for this position is $146,632 - $197,200/yr. This is a NH-4 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Director, Acquisition Logistics and Product Support, SYD 89 job located?
This position is located in Los Angeles County, California. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
The 0346 has no individual occupational requirements that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is May 20, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Top Secret clearance is required.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.