Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is responsible for planning and programming $54 billion annually for a force of more than 146,000 personnel and 2,800 aircraft supporting ten unified commands and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).

Duties

CAF weapons system responsibilities span from leading operational analysis, capability developmental planning and definition and prioritization of operational requirements through fielding and subsequent evaluation of new or modified systems. 1. Directs analysis of operational gaps, emerging trends, threats, opportunities, and constraints that may impact the ability of programmed weapon systems and their attendant capabilities to meet near-, mid-, and far-term national security objectives. Interfaces with program executive officers ensuring warfighter requirements translate to solutions. Oversees hardware/software analysis/evaluations, upgrades, and enterprise change request prioritization. Monitors system configuration management, and engineering management review and configuration review boards. Supervises the identification of capacity and resource mismatches, and provides investment recommendations to optimize CAF capabilities. Leads developmental and operational testing prioritization for all CAF programs. Guides fielding prioritization and oversight. Drives rapid fielding of advanced combat systems and tactics for urgent operational needs. Determines Airborne Networking (AN) requirements across air, surface, space, and cyberspace components enabling global decision superiority. Oversees future AN joint concept and airborne and operations support architectures, and guides system integration. Leads advocacy for Agile Combat Support and Data Integration Standards across Air Force and joint programs. 2. Implements Lead Command responsibilities for CAF weapons system acquisition, modernization, integration, sustainment testing and fielding. Supervises the development of Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Urgent Operational Need (UON) solutions to sustain and improve combat capability. Oversees requirements and advocates for fighter, munitions, electronic warfare, personnel recovery, Command and Control (C2), Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), artificial intelligence, simulators, ranges, and Science and Technology (S&T) to Air Staff, OSD, and other Commands. Directs the modernization & sustainment of over 2,800 aircraft supporting ten unified commands and NORAD. Responsible for advancing CAF weapons system availability through planning, programming, and budgeting initiatives. Directs the modernization and sustainment for CAF AS, GPA, C2, ISR, cyberspace and PR weapon systems and oversees management of annual A589 operations and sustainment budget totaling over $1.15GB. Represents warfighter operational equities to ensure capability development roadmaps @# plans are realistic/meaningful-integrates multi-domain capabilities across CAF. Additionally, serves as the CF modernization lead for Fielded Gateways, Tactical Data Links, Intelligence Broadcast System, and Cryptologic Modernization. Serves as cyber security Authorizing Official for ACC and Combat Air Force (CAF) Special Access Program (SAP) Information Technology (IT) portfolio to included selected operational and test and training systems as delegated by SAF/CN. 3. Oversees the capture of top combat capability gaps and guides the development and prioritization of S&T investment needs. Provides forum for collaboration with industry, academia, MAJCOMs, and other government agencies to focus technology investment and transition. Leads partnership and technology transition planning with the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), Combat Support Agencies and other key technology development partners. 4. Serves as primary Airborne Networking interface with Department of Defense (DoD), Joint, Staff, Combatant Commands (COCOMs), Services, and agencies to advocate for Air Force requirements. Directly engages OSD, Headquarters Air Force, MAJCOMs, other Services, and industry partners on a wide range of modernization and analytical activities. Represents Air Force in modernization and development phases of C2 information standards and certification efforts. Directs concept development, planning, and execution activities to promote interoperability within key Joint and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) tactical edge communications systems, tactical data links, and C2 systems. Serves as an Air Force lead on the Joint All Domain Command and Control Executive Steering Group. Leads collaboration on new capability concepts and resulting experimentation efforts with United States Pacific Air Forces and PACAF, NORAD, and United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE) command counterparts to develop and assess game-changing capabilities, directly responding to the National Defense Strategy.

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.
• This is a Key Leadership Position (KLP) carries significant responsibility primarily involving managerial or supervisory duties - 3 yr tenure required.

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: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required. A master's degree in science, engineering or related field is highly desired. 2. Certification Requirements: This a Financial Management Level III Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirement of this certification program. 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. Demonstrated expert knowledge of Combat Air Force mission, related capabilities and strategic partners. Expert technical knowledge across a broad array of capability and technology areas enabling all-domain air superiority, global precision attack, command and control, cyberspace, electromagnetic spectrum operations, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, communications, and personnel recovery. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, capability development and requirements management areas for organize, train, and equip (OT&E) functions. 2. Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a skilled, multi-disciplinary and operationally/technically skilled work force comprised of military, civilians, and contractors. Demonstrated expertise in motivating and mentoring the work force and effecting enduring change. Experience guiding complex work functions/tasks at peak levels of performance in a dynamic, high operations tempo environment to oversee an integrated combat capability modernization and sustainment mission. 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].

Contacts

• Address AF Senior Executive Management 1040 Air Force Pentagon Room 4D Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Virginia Reynolds
• Phone: 703-695-7677
• Email: [email protected]