Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of the Software Directorate Director is to serve as the Senior Executive over approximately 6,300 military and civilian personnel. The Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) Software Enterprise is comprised of the three AFSC Software Engineering Groups (SWEGs) primarily located at Robins AFB, GA, Hill AFB, UT, and Tinker AFB, OK, along with their geographically separated units.

Duties

The position serves as the Director of the Software Directorate. This SES civilian leader will provide overall responsibility for leadership and executive management of organic software engineering development and sustainment operations, ensuring effective integration of a diverse portfolio of software development activities. The position formulates policies, plans and directs the management of directorate resources, and serves focal point to set standards for software development and sustainment activities across the Department of the Air Force (DAF), including MAJCOM/COCOM Software Franchises, individual Airmen Coders, industry, academia and Federally-Funded Research & Development Corporations (FFRDC). The position's functional responsibilities are of command, DAF, and worldwide scope, providing leadership over approximately 6,300 civilian and military personnel located in approximately 15 geographically separated locations. The position will increase the effectiveness of the DAF software enterprise by aligning strategic initiatives to DAF objectives, leverage talent management across the DAF, implement common tools and processes, eliminate redundancy, and optimize resource execution.

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. 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 ability to lead and provide executive direction for large scale operations. Expertise in the integration of multiple divisions and sections to deliver innovative solutions to highly technical challenges. 2. Proven track record of developing and implementing large scale software development projects in response to DAF initiatives. 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

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is highly desired. A master's or advanced degree in business administration or public administration is highly desired.

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]