Department of the Air Force

Supervisory Operations and Administrative Support Specialist, SYD 810

Los Angeles County, California Full time

Supervisory Operations and Administrative Support Specialist, SYD 810

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Los Angeles County, California

Salary Range: $146632 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here. For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.

Major Duties:

  • The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo CA is searching for a Supervisory Operations and Administrative Support Specialist to support SYD 810 (NH-0301-04, GS-14/15 equivalent). Description: As a vital member of the System Delta's senior leadership team, the SYD 810/S1 Chief leads a blended workforce of government and contractor personnel to deliver comprehensive management services across the organization. The successful candidate will serve as the primary advisor to the command team on all matters related to management support, unit readiness, and training. This role requires significant operational expertise across a diverse portfolio, including military and civilian human resources, information management, non-core IT support, emergency management, physical space allocation, and supply logistics. The S1 Chief serves as the principal lead for all Organize, Train, and Equip (OT&E) initiatives, where they develop operational policies, interpret higher headquarters directives, and oversee the Commander's Inspection Program. If this sounds exciting to you, come join us! Space starts here. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a proactive, strategic leader and team builder who fully aligns with the unit's vision. They combine critical thinking with expert problem-solving and decision-making skills to execute tasks independently and effectively. With exceptional attention to detail, they are a master organizer and planner capable of seamless time and organizational management. Above all, they are a dedicated teacher and collaborator who leverages clear, concise interpersonal communication to foster strong relationships and drive team success. To ensure sustained mission success, the S1 Chief must be adept at building cohesive teams and fostering strategic partnerships. This involves establishing strong working relationships with Space Systems Command (SSC) staff, Space Base Delta (SBD) 3, and other external organizations to benchmark and share best practices. The S1 Chief frequently acts as the Commander's representative at various base and command-level working groups, committees, and councils. Since this position supports operations and personnel across multiple geographic locations, occasional travel is required. Additionally, the candidate must maintain the flexibility to work varied hours to effectively manage short notice taskings and dynamic mission requirements. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of comprehensive range of Services functions, policies, procedures, practices, concepts, and theories related to the mission, management, and operation of Services organizations to provide high level staff guidance. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. 4. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. 6. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts; draw conclusions; conduct analysis; devise recommended solutions; and package the entire processing briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.

Qualifications: The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here.

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Application Deadline: 2026-05-06