Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Director for technical expertise and development of NORAD and USNORTHCOM's policy direction in the DOD programming and budgeting process. Oversees NORAD and USNORTHCOM's development of annual budget estimates and Program Objectives Memoranda (POM) in excess of several billion dollars and executes the budget.

Duties

Serves as the primary advisor to the NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander on capabilities and requirements integration and associated allocation of resources that affect homeland defense, defense support of civil authorities and maritime warning assets to accomplish consequence management, surveillance, missile defense, counter narcotics, aerospace control requirements and S&T programs. Responsible for development of the Commander's Integrated Priority List (IPL), which establishes NORAD and USNORTHCOM's position on programs resourced by the Services in their POM process. Develops the Commands input to the Chairman's Program Recommendation (CPR) that provides guidance to the Services in developing POM submissions, Unified Command requirements, as well as the Chairman's Program Assessment (CPA) that analyzes the Service support of Unified Command warfighting requirements. Duties entail regular interactions with the Joint Requirements Board (JRB), Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC), North American Aerospace Surveillance council (NAASC), Office of Homeland Security, andother organizations and agencies. Responsible for tracking and analyzing a wide variety of homeland defense, defense support of civil authorities and maritime warning assets to accomplish consequence management, surveillance, missile defense, counter narcotics, aerospace control requirements and S&T programs throughout DOD PPBS cycles. Interfaces with planning organizations and develops NORAD and USNORTHCOM's input to the Defense Planning Guidance (DPG), the Commands POM submissions, Program Budget Review positions presented in Issue Outlines, Issue Papers, and Program Budget Decisions (PBDs), and/or other out-year program and financial documents. Also directs budget calls and execution year submissions such as the annual Financial Plan (FINPLAN), Budget Execution Reviews (BERs), and Supplemental requests. Analyzes the inputs of other classified funding sources. Chairperson of the Commands' Corporate Process, which prioritizes warfighting requirements of the Commands in capability and program based products for presentation to the Commander. Coordinates on Commands reclamas related to Service and DOD programmatic decisions. Identifies critical deficiencies and provides recommendations on MBIs raised to the SECDEF.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Mobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement
• Selected candidate must file a Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978
• Position has been designated Critical-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
• Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.
• Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.
• An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period.
• Attendance to the Air Force's Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC) is generally required within 12 months of appointment, subject to course availability.
• Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.
• 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.

Qualifications

Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the SES corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations. A. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ - NTE 2 Pages Total): A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. TQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel and Executive Resources Board members may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: MTQ1: The applicant must reflect an in-depth knowledge of and experience with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution processes within the Services, Agencies, and/or Department. The applicant must demonstrate experience developing and advocating for capabilities and funding and working policy issues in a Service or Joint environment. MTQ2: The applicant must be able to demonstrate considerable knowledge of scientific methodologies needed to assess technical and mission gaps and define detailed requirements to support the execution of the USNORTHCOM UCP. The applicant should demonstrate sufficient understanding of USNORTHCOM and NORAD systems and capabilities to develop methods to define capability gaps and requirements for validation with the Joint Staff, assess the effectiveness of assigned USNORTHCOM mission areas, and advocate for capabilities with OSD staff, Joint Staff, the Services, Agencies, and other Combatant Commands. B. MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs - NTE 10 Pages Total): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service (SES); they also reinforce the concept of an "SES corporate culture." Submit a supplemental statement of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs listed below) in the challenge/context/action/result (C-C-A-R) model format as provided by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Guide to SES Qualifications. Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel, Executive Resources Board, and or OPM Quality Review Board reviewers may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated. [OPM's guidance in the Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications (Appendix B)]. Refer to the OPM Guide to SES Qualifications for specific information and guidance on the ECQ requirements, the C-C-A-R model, and examples of good qualifications statements located here. ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the applicant's written package; the resume, technical qualifications and/or ECQs.

Education

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is desired. A master's or advanced degree from an accredited institution is highly desired. An undergraduate technical degree or an advanced degree in either a technical or management field is highly desired.

Contacts

• Address AF Senior Executive Management 1040 Air Force Pentagon Room 4D Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Melanie McGuire
• Phone: 703-695-4555
• Email: [email protected]