JAM Enterprise Program Management Specialist, SYD 85/BNA

Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) is searching for a JAM Enterprise Program Management Specialist to support SYD 85/BNA (NH-1101-04, GS 14/15 equivalent). Position may be filled at either Los Angeles Space Force Base or Peterson Space Force Base Colorado Springs. Description: The United States Space Systems Command (SSC) is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill the JAM Enterprise Program Management Specialist position to support SYD 85/ BNA. Come join our amazing team who helps to ensure there is never a day without space! Serves as the senior programmatic leader for the Joint Antenna Marketplace (JAM) software enterprise. This position directs the program's critical transition from an initial unclassified research prototype into a full-scale, multi-level classified production system. The Program Manager is responsible for balancing concurrent, highly complex workstreams, which include fielding highly classified (TS//SAP//SCI) network components, sustaining aging legacy infrastructure to ensure zero drop in operations, and incubating advanced technologies for future deployment. Furthermore, this role assumes critical supervisory and enterprise coordination duties, structuring and leading the branch workforce responsible for mission partner intake while ensuring program execution tightly aligns with the strategic priorities of major Space Force operational commands. This position requires strategic decision support, analytical skills, time management and good communication (oral and written) skills. Ideal Candidate: Desired Skills/Expertise: - Bachelor's degree in Program Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred) - Direct experience managing complex IT, SATCOM, space systems, or enterprise software portfolios. - Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and structure a multidisciplinary civilian, military, and contractor workforce - The candidate should have significant experience in Microsoft Office tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word. Position Responsibilities: - Direct the transition of the software development pathway from planning and prototyping into full enterprise execution, managing primary production contracts and overseeing the integration of unclassified, classified, and commercial users into a unified baseline. - Manage the development, fielding, and integration of highly classified network components, navigating the programmatic complexities of on-premise hardware deployments, secure multi-level data transfers, and specialized cryptographic requirements. - Oversee concurrent, enterprise-level initiatives outside the main software baseline, including the extension of legacy bridging contracts to ensure uninterrupted military operations and the management of rapid prototyping vehicles to mature new technologies. - Supervise branch personnel executing the enterprise intake and engagement process, structuring the workforce to efficiently guide new government and commercial partners through complex technical and regulatory alignment. - Facilitate high-level coordination across multiple Space Force commands, ensuring software deployments deliver a real-time Common Operating Picture (COP) for military satellite operators to deconflict schedules and manage signal interference.

Qualifications

The 1101 series does not have an individual occupational requirement 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 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.

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.

How to apply

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Other information

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What to expect next

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