Senior Production Manager, NSIC (GG-13)
United States Space Force Forces
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH · $110k–$144k a year · Posted October 21, 2026
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About the job
Summary
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Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH is searching for a Senior Production Manager to support NSIC (GG-0132-13). This position is covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS). For additional information about DCIPS, click here: https://dcips.defense.gov/ Description: The Senior Production Manager leads and orchestrates the production lifecycle for finished all-source intelligence deliverables. This role serves as the authoritative operational gateway between intelligence analysts, collection managers, the Director of Analysis, and end consumers (national policymakers, combatant commands, acquisition professionals, and executive leadership). This position is also expected to lead, supervise, and mentor the junior production managers. Ideal Candidate: Senior-level (GG-13 equivalent) professional experience in allsource intelligence analysis, specifically focused on foreign counterspace capabilities, cyber, and/or electronic warfare. Proven track record of managing intelligence team production, coordinating workflows, tracking customer satisfaction, and adjusting production lines based on consumer feedback. Experience leading analytical teams, directing junior analysts, and managing complex intelligence projects to support Science and Technology Intelligence (S&TI). Extensive knowledge of the full range of intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and multi-source intelligence information systems. Mastery of advanced analytical principles and database manipulation to produce detailed, high-integrity analyses of complex technical information. Solid understanding of the Joint, DoD, and National Intelligence Community (IC) structures, missions, and inter-relationships. Skill in conducting unbiased complex research and translating intelligence gaps into actionable collection requirements (utilizing tools like COLISEUM, TABLEAU, email, and phone). Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to synthesize large, disparate datasets into clear, concise intelligence products. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required for this professional category. An advanced intelligence-related or professional/scientific degree is highly desirable. Key Skills and Abilities: 1 Knowledge of the full range of intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices to use multi-source intelligence information systems to capture data in order to make recommendations in developing counterspace cyber intelligence capabilities and threat assessments to interpret policy and commit resources. 2. Knowledge of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods to produce detailed analyses of complex information/situations attained from multiple sources, to include database manipulation. 3. Knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations, and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations; to include application of counterspace cyber and/or electronic warfare elements, their design, mission, and operation. 4. Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate available systems/data sources, and producing collection requirement assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities in support of consumers, customers, and clients. 5. Skill in communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to the work, writing clear and concise intelligence products, and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes. 6. Ability to maintain control of classified material, quickly assimilate disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data, and make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment and experience and present and/or defend a position effectively.
Qualifications
The 0132 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 Manegemnt 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.
How to apply
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Other information
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