Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide a key official in the chain of command who is authorized to make decisions and commitments for the Director of Strategy, Concepts, and Assessments in all areas including planning oversight, policy, and resource management.

Duties

The Deputy Director assists and advises the Director in all aspects of AF/A5S functions. The purpose of this position is to provide a key official in the chain of command who is authorized to make decisions and commitments for the Director of Strategy, Concepts, and Assessments in all areas including planning oversight, policy, and resource management. As the top civilian in the Directorate of Strategy, Concepts, and Assessments organization, the incumbent provides functional/expertise and experience, continuity of leadership and direction, and serves as the Director in his/her absence. The Deputy Director of Strategy, Concepts and Assessments shares responsibility, with the Director for coordinating Air Force strategy, planning and policy efforts across all Major Commands (MAJ COM) and key headquarters staff agencies. The incumbent, along with the Director, advocates and defends Air Force strategy, planning and policy positions to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint staff, combatant commands, and the services staffs. The incumbent may also be requested to accompany the Director when meeting with key Congressional staffs on operational issues. This position is delegated authority to manage and direct all aspects of the AF/ASS staff functions in consonance with instructions from the Director and from the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements.

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.
• 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. Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution highly desired. Master's in international affairs, national security strategy or policy 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. Proven executive level leadership providing leadership and direction to multifunctional teams organized to support the National Defense Strategy and interpreting that strategy to Congress, COCOMs, MAJCOMs, OSD, Joint and Service Staffs. 2. Demonstrated executive level technical expertise in strategy and policy development and implementation to provide decision-making deliberations among DoD Components, within the interagency, and with the U.S. Congress. 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 desired. A master's or advanced degree from an accredited institution is highly desired. An undergraduate technical degree or an advanced degree in either a technical or management field is highly desired.

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]