Director of Inspections & Exercises, SBD 3/IG
What you'd do
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Major duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles AFB, El Segundo, CA is searching for a Director of Inspections & Exercises to support the SBD 3/IG (NH-1801-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: - Experience planning, organizing, and executing military or civilian organizational inspections, program evaluations, or compliance audits. - Direct experience designing, coordinating, and evaluating large-scale emergency response or readiness exercises - Experience analyzing complex data sets or audit findings to identify systemic trends, write professional technical reports, and present formal briefings to executive leadership. - Proficiency in utilizing database management tools (such as IGEMS, MICT, or civilian equivalent compliance tracking systems). Ideal Candidate: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Director of Inspections and Exercises (NH-1801-03) and principal advisor to the SBD 3 Commander and the Inspector General. In this capacity, you will plan, design, organize, and execute all aspects of the Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP) and base-wide readiness exercises. By utilizing advanced inspection methodologies and management tools, you will identify undetected mission risk, evaluate compliance with federal directives, and prepare SBD 3 for external Unit Effectiveness Inspections (UEI) conducted by higher headquarters. Major Duties and Responsibilities - Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP) Management - Exercise Design, Planning, and Execution - Wing/Delta Inspection Team (WIT/DIT) Leadership - IG Systems Administration and Data Analytics Key Skills and Abilities: - Comprehensive knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and Space Force inspection policies, specifically DAFI 90-302, or equivalent institutional evaluation systems. - Skilled in modern exercise design principles, scenario development, and performance evaluation methodologies. - Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to assess operational processes, evaluate potential risks, and propose practical corrective solutions. - Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to lead diverse teams of subject matter experts and brief senior military commanders (O-6 and above) on sensitive organizational findings.
What you need to qualify
The 1801 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.
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