Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. As a key leader within the USSF, this position performs independent evaluations of specific programs to improve operational and business procedures.

Duties

Provides executive leadership, space operations staff management and vision for strategic and operational level USSF activities and directs operational and functional resources in support of the USSF mission. Collaborates with senior management to formulate enterprise-wide policies, manages daily operations, and plans for the use of materials and resources. As a key leader with knowledge of a broad spectrum of USSF operations, formulates and provides comprehensive policy guidance for the effective management of USSF programs, internal resource utilization, program changes, and relationships with other organizations and echelons. Formulates, implements, and reviews plans, programs, and policies to ensure alignment with USSF goals, objectives, and mission accomplishment. Recommends adjustment to resources, plans, programs, and policies necessary for timely mission accomplishment and to meet unique and politically sensitive projects and requirements. Conducts independent assessments of selected USSF programs to recommend more efficient operational and business practices and provides dynamic leadership in the development and implementation of strategic objectives that address future communication and mission support needs through efficient use of technology and appropriate process changes that align with the USSF mission. Incorporates streamlined and improved processes, increased responsiveness, accuracy and timeliness, and integration of mission support processes. Ensures USSF operational and mission support needs are well integrated and managed through new, improved or existing coordination processes and in collaboration with USSF and Air Force senior leaders. Maintains continuity and keeps leadership abreast of activities that may impact or interrupt timely functionality and operations. Ensures USSF goals and priorities guide the planning process. Implements and recommends new policies for managing key programs while making key decisions concerning the utilization of resources. Reviews and plans submissions to ensure resources will be available and are being used optimally and effectively while solving highly complex and unusual management challenges. Champions the development of new standard procedures, approaches, tools, and practices to enhance execution of mission and is current on laws, policies and directives issued by higher levels of the DoD, HAF, USSF, and by other federal agencies.

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.
• Mission-Essential Position: performing Mission Essential Functions (MEF) which must continue [uninterrupted or resume during the first 12 hours] after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

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 in Business Administration, Public Administration, or from another related field is desired. A master's or advanced degree in a business-related field is highly desired. B. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): (NTE 2 pages - PDF format) 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 experience providing evidence of comprehensive knowledge and ability to provide high-level analysis and guidance in developing and implementing viable and results-oriented solutions in at least three of the following: strategic planning, personnel services, logistics, program management, manpower management, resource management, technical and professional leadership, human resources systems. 2.Demonstrated experience leading and delivering flexible, innovative, and efficient human capital strategies and programs, incorporating current and emerging trends involving human capital management and industry leading best practices, with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, alignment to the organization's overall strategic goals, and data-driven decision making. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address AF Senior Executive Management 1040 Air Force Pentagon Room 4D Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Charles Andrews
• Phone: 703-693-0324
• Email: [email protected]