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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, SSC/CDG

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Space Systems Command

Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 18 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/6/2026

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Summary 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 . 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 Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA is searching for a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, CDG (NH-0101-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).
Description:
  • Assesses worksites and unit policies and practices for barriers to optimal physical health and performance of individuals and groups.
  • Conduct comprehensive needs and risk analyses using onsite assessments and health data to inform training needs and mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to execute risk-mitigation strategies that increase physical capacity and reduce injury rates in accordance with DoD regulations.
  • Deliver educational briefings and technical guidance to manage unit-level strength and conditioning programs while maintaining expertise in cutting-edge performance modalities.
  • Develop and implement performance-optimization initiatives based on Lifestyle Medicine principles to mitigate physical training risks and enhance Guardian Readiness.
Ideal Candidate:
  • Forward-thinking, solution oriented, agile, team player, proactive, analytical skills, and great interpersonal skills
  • Ability to think creatively and develop tailored approaches that meet the needs of individual Guardians or units
  • Currently have or able to obtain Secret clearance
  • Experience as a CSCS with sports and/or military teams
  • Experience with integrated or embedded care teams
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of planning, implementation, and assessment techniques and principles as they apply to the strength and conditioning/human performance programming and education sufficient to serve as training resource advisor/consultant. 2. Knowledge of operational concepts and missions sufficient to understand, plan, deliver and evaluate/analyze physical requirements and how strength and conditioning impact mission accomplishment. 3. Knowledge and experience in the specialty of Lifestyle Medicine, its foundations, and application as a primary modality to prevent, treat and often reverse chronic disease. 4. Knowledge and skill in using of state-of-the-art computer-based software and other instructional/evaluative material, wearable technology, current and highly specialized strength and conditioning equipment, facility recommendations and practices, training aids and devices applicable to program objectives, training effectiveness, and efficiency. 5. Knowledge of medical conditions and terminology as well as of human behavior change theories, motivational strategies, and counseling techniques to resolve the most difficult problems associated with uncooperative or unmotivated Guardians necessary for rehabilitation. 6. Skill in data analysis, fact finding, problem analysis, problem resolutions, and development of concrete action plans to solve problems. 7. Skill in written and oral communication to advise, counsel, influence and make recommendations to management officials concerning medical, health, and administrative aspects of the Human Performance and Holistic Health Assessment. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S Citizen. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first. Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments. PCS / relocation funding is authorized. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year. This position must have a working knowledge of government policy and regulations associated with safeguarding PII and HIPAA information. Qualifications The 0101 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. 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. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. 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 To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here .
PLEASE NOTE
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here . Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. 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 For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn .
Space Systems Command
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available. To learn more about the United States Space Force Mission click here 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 Visit our careers page Learn more about what it's like to work at Space Systems Command, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.
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