Narrowband SATCOM Acquisition Program Manager, PCN

## Summary

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## This job is open to

### The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

## Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, CA is searching for a Narrowband SATCOM Acquisition Program Manager to support PCN (NH-1101-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) is searching for a Ground Acquisition Program Manager (NH-1101-03, GS 12/13 equivalent) in the Capability Acquisition Narrowband Satellite Communications (SYD 88/NX) program office located in San Diego, CA. SYD 88/NX is responsible for the execution of the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Service Life Extension (SLE) program. MUOS SLE involves the procurement of two additional satellites and modernization of the existing ground segment to extend MUOS constellation availability to 2035 and extend the ground segment service life to 2040. Key responsibilities of the position:

• Provide Program Management support to a Narrowband SATCOM System Program Manager (SPM).
• Conduct market research and perform acquisition planning. Work with System Program Managers (SPMs), Project Managers, Engineers, and other personnel to develop Performance Work Statements (PWS), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Award Fee Evaluation Plans, and other contract and acquisition documentation. Assist with evaluation of Contractor proposals.
• Manage Prime Contractor performance on the MUOS production and modernization contract(s). Provide program management and Government oversight for development/design, production, integration, and test activities. Review data items including but not limited to plans, study reports, drawings, technical reports, test reports, and certifications.
• Participate in Space-Ground integration efforts across a cross-functional organization including the space/satellite Prime Contractor, Ground Modernization Prime Contractor, Systems Engineering, and Systems Integration personnel. Participate in Interface Control Working Groups.
• Coordinate with Chief Engineer, systems engineering support contractor, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) personnel, and COR/TPOC to complete required engineering assessments/reviews, studies, and reports.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with counterparts or management officials at Combatant Commands, Combat Forces Command (CFC), Space Systems Command (SSC), warfare centers, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), National Security Agency (NSA), Headquarters United States Space Force (USSF), and other stakeholder organizations.
• Provide status and updates for the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Manage risks and participate in Risk Review Boards. Work with Engineers and Cost Estimators to develop project cost estimates and submit funding requirements to the Business Operations Board. Prepare reports and briefings to inform leadership and stakeholders of project status and outcomes.

Ideal Candidate:
1. Experience in DoD or Federal Government product or service acquisition.
2. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Defense Acquisition System policies and procedures.
3. Technical knowledge of satellite communications and/or Information Technology network systems.
4. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with various levels of high-ranking military and civilian personnel.

## Requirements

### Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• PCS / Incentive funding is authorized.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
• This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).

### 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.

### 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. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

# Benefits

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## How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

## How to Apply

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### Agency contact information

US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management

Email

HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil

Address

*USSF - Space Systems Command*
*1670 Space Force Pentagon*
*Washington, DC 20330*
*US*

### Next steps

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## Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

04/07/2026 to 04/14/2026

Salary

$102,246 - $158,062 per year

Salary is dependent upon duty location, grade, step and locality pay. Equivalent to GS-12/13.

Pay scale & grade

NH 3

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Point Loma Complex, San Diego, CA

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

• 1101 General Business And Industry

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Secret

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process

• National security

Financial disclosure

Yes

Bargaining unit status

No

Announcement number

SF-FY26-6S-NH-1101-3-SPLASH

Control number

864226100