Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. As the Deputy Director and Program Executive Officer for select ACAT I through ACAT III equivalent acquisition Special Access Programs (SAPs) in direct support of the Secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff, Chief of Space Operations, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition, Technology & Logistics), and Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration.

Duties

Represents the Director in his/her responsibilities as Director and Program Executive Officer (PEO) for select ACAT I through ACAT III equivalent acquisition Special Access Programs (SAPs) in direct support of the Secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff, Chief of Space Operations, and the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition). In this role, provides direction and oversight for all matters related to technical and programmatic direction, security policy, and resource allocation for the nation's most critical advanced technology programs. Represents the Department of the Air Force with Congress, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) organizations, other DoD Agencies, industry leaders, and the media on issues regarding DAF RCO's acquisition portfolio. Leads authoritative technical System Requirements Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews and Flight Test Readiness Reviews for the Department of the Air Force. Investigates complex low observable, counter low observable, and electronic warfare systems problems in search of creative, innovative technical and engineering solutions. Designs and leads the development of road maps and architectures for low observable, counter low observable, and electronic warfare aerospace systems to ensure the optimal balance of competing and synergistic technologies. Recommends the establishment, continuation, or cessation of new technology thrusts to assure quality low observable, counter low observable, and electronic warfare systems for current and new aircraft developed for Department of Defense use. Proposes alterations to test and analysis infrastructures to support advances in the state-of-the-art in low observable, counter low observable, and electronic warfare technologies. Based upon expertise and experience, ensures that technical approaches are complete and consistent with state-of-the-art engineering principles, operational requirements, and Air Force mission objectives.

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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Certification Requirements: This PEO position for the DAF RCO is: a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) and has been designated as a Key Leadership Position (KLP). Unless specifically waived by the appropriate component official (i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management for the Component, the Service Acquisition Executive, or the Service Secretary), or if the employee is "grandfathered" under Title 10 of United State Code (U.S.C.) 1736 (c)(1), the following are statutorily mandated requirements (Reference 10 U.S.C 1733 and 1737). a. Selectee must execute, as a condition of employment, a written agreement to remain in federal service in this position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. b. Selectee must meet Advanced Level certification requirements in Program Management. c. Selectee must meet the other applicable statutory DoD/DAWIA special position requirements. d. Selectee must meet 80 hours of continuous learning requirements within the designated timeframe. PEO Qualifications: e. Advanced Level certification in Program Management. f. Ten (10) years of acquisition experience or equivalent, 4 years of which were in a critical acquisition or equivalent position. g. Served as a Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager. h. Key Position: The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve"). i. Emergency-Essential Position: This position is emergency-essential. In the event of a crisis, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an Emergency-Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment. B. 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: 1. Significant experience in managing development activities associated with advanced technologies to include (but not limited to) low observables, counter low observables, sensors and electronic warfare as they apply to military air and space systems, their related test and analysis infrastructure, and their performance in combat operations. In addition, leading laboratory, ground, flight test activities in support of testing advanced technologies sufficient to advise senior leadership on the implications of proposed aerospace system sales and technology transfer to foreign entities. 2.Leading in integration of program management, cost estimation, programming, budgeting, contracting, and engineering in a program office environment. Experience with, directing Systems Requirements Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Flight Test Readiness Reviews, etc. C. MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ - 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 application package [Resume (not to exceed 5 pages) and Technical Qualifications (not to exceed a combined total of 2 pages].

Education

1. Education Requirement:
a. Degree: For 0800, General Engineering Series: a. A professional engineering degree from an accredited institution is required. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

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b. A combination of education and experience as required by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Acceptable combinations of education and experience can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

Contacts

• Address AF Senior Executive Management 1040 Air Force Pentagon Room 4D Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Terence Lee
• Phone: 703-695-1037
• Email: [email protected]