Technical Director, GPS Ground System-PCC

Technical Director, GPS Ground System-PCC

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Los Angeles, California

Salary Range: $146632 - $197200 Per Year

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Major Duties:

• The United States Space Force (USSF) Space and Missile Command (SSC) at Los Angeles AFB CA is searching for a Technical Director, GPS Ground System to support SSC/PCC (NH-0801-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent). Description: Lead the Next Generation of Space Capabilities. As Technical Director, you will drive a massive modernization effort for the U.S. Space Force's GPS ground system. This is a rare opportunity to architect the future of one of the most critical and widely utilized capabilities in the entire Department of Defense. You will lead the technical strategy, engineering execution, and integration activities required to deliver the next generation of GPS ground architecture upgrades, ensuring improved resiliency, cybersecurity, and mission performance for millions of military and civil users worldwide. In this role, you will guide engineering teams, adjudicate technical trades, and maintain the integrity of the system baseline across software development, system integration, cybersecurity accreditation, and operational acceptance. You will work independently and collaboratively across SSC, operational units, FFRDC/SETA partners, and multiple contractor organizations to synchronize technical efforts, resolve complex issues, and ensure the program is postured for successful delivery. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will routinely brief senior leaders, coordinate across diverse technical disciplines, and translate complex engineering topics into clear, actionable decisions. As a senior technical leader, you will also mentor junior engineers and help shape the technical culture of the program office. Ideal Candidate: Extensive experience in satellite ground system development, integration, or sustainment, ideally within PNT/GPS, MILSATCOM, or other mission critical C2 architectures. Strong technical foundation in systems engineering, software-intensive system upgrades, cybersecurity compliance (RMF/ATO), and complex system-of-systems integration. Demonstrated experience leading government or contractor engineering teams through major capability upgrades, tech refreshes, or modernization efforts. Familiarity with Space Systems Command (SSC) acquisition processes, configuration management, test planning, and operational acceptance pathways. Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline (Master's preferred). Prior experience working with geographically distributed stakeholders, including program offices, operational units, cybersecurity offices, and contractor development teams. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and to plan and execute specialized programs of marked difficulty, responsibility, and significance. 2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence systems acquisition, development, and/or sustainment, and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on expenditure of funds. 3. Knowledge of and skill in evaluating state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and policy affecting systems being developed, and in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff in critical aspects of development, production, and/or support of systems, subsystems, or equipment. 4. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. 5. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of an organization, and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff through subordinate supervisors as well as analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Qualifications: The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. In addition to the above requirements, you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.

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Application Deadline: 2026-05-06