Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Cyber and Data (SF/S6) providing executive leadership, management, oversight, and guidance to the USSF enterprise and S6 staff involving efforts to advance USSF Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity and Data.

Duties

USSF Responsibilities Codified in Title 10 USC, the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) establishes the United States Space Force (USSF) as an armed force within the Department of the Air Force. The mission of the USSF is to organize, train, and equip to provide for freedom of operations in, from, and to the space domain for the United States; to provide independent military operations for joint and national leadership; and to enable the lethality and effectiveness of the joint force. The USSF includes both combat and combat-support functions to enable prompt and sustained offensive and defensive space operations and joint operations in all domains. S6 Responsibilities The primary purpose of the position is to provide executive leadership and managerial direction for the USSF as the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Cyber and Data. The incumbent integrates Cyber and Data activities on behalf of the Chief of Space Operations and the Secretary of the Air Force through extensive staff coordination with OSD, the Joint Staff, the Department of the Air Force, HQ Space Force and Field Command representatives, Combatant Commands, Services and Agencies. The incumbent will be required to meet with key Congressional staffs on Space, Cyberspace, Data and IT issues. The incumbent will develop strategy, policy, guidance, standards and metrics to organize, train, equip and employ cyberspace forces and electromagnetic spectrum capabilities for the United States Space Force (USSF) and the Department of the Air Force (DAF); employ advanced technologies to digitally transform the USSF; assure USSF digital infrastructure and Information Technology (IT) needs are met; and effectively manage USSF data. The SF/S6 accomplishes these missions through a variety of means including training, providing subject matter expertise, spotlighting key activities to senior leaders and the USSF, bridging linkages among organizations, championing initiatives for funding and collaboration, and providing guidance and direction through the preparation of policies for approval and issues guidance/procedures, via official Space Force publications, to ensure implementation of those policies.

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 Special-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• 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 2-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: A bachelor's degree in information technology or a similar technical program from an accredited institution is highly desired. A masters or advanced degree 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 in understanding and developing the technical aspects of Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Communications, & IT (3CIT) and Data personnel, technologies, infrastructure, systems, platforms, forces, operations, and architectures and their employment. Demonstrated understanding pertaining to the formulation, review, and execution of policies, programs, and plans encompassing enterprise-wide cyber forces, warfighter communications, electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) support capabilities, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, data management and governance. Experience leading and collaborating across a broad base of highly technical and geographically diverse teams. 2. Demonstrated experience communicating the relationship between complex designs and strategic objectives to senior policy makers across the DoD and Intelligence Community. Understanding of messaging strategies to engage Congress, the White House, NSC, and other pertinent stakeholders to advocate for targeted policy alterations that bolster the development of capabilities essential to deterring potential threats. Demonstrated proficiency in articulating technical impediments to key decision-makers and establishing transparent communication channels across divergent communities in the DoD and IC. 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]. 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: Charles Andrews
• Phone: 703-693-0324
• Email: [email protected]