Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Space Acq with Security Clearance

Duties The Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Space Acquisition and Integration) acts as the Principal Deputy to the Assistant Secretary with delegated authority to act for the Assistant Secretary and Space Service Acquisition Executive in his/her absence, in discharging the following responsibilities: 1. Responsible for all Space Force life cycle management policies and programs. Provides expert advice and guidance to the Assistant Secretary (SA&I) on life cycle management policies developed for the Department of the Air Force. Provides life cycle management policy guidance and assistance to procurement officials of the Air Staff, Space Staff and the Field Commands. Responsible for keeping the Chief of Space Operations informed of the progress of major defense acquisition programs. Devises new acquisition management techniques to accomplish objectives established by the Assistant Secretary (SA&I). This includes the methods for establishing and maintaining excellence in the execution of the life cycle management function as well as developing innovative approaches to new, complex life cycle management problems. 2. Responsible for the formulation, review, and execution of plans, programs, and policies relating to systems planning and programming, systems management and management techniques, production readiness systems requirements, modernization programs, industrial facilities utilization requirements, reliability, maintainability and quality control and industrial base. Identifies collaboration opportunities to get capability to the field faster. Facilitates the integration of White House requirements and DoD programs into Space Force Programs. Is responsible for acquisition management systems and facilitates periodic program reviews. Oversees implementation of Space Force acquisitions and monitors and maintains its viability and effectiveness. 3. Makes recommendations to the Assistant Secretary (SA&I) on the effectiveness of acquired Space Force weapons systems, the integration of technology into Space Force weapons systems, and general research, development, scientific and technology matters. Recognizes technology-related opportunities both within and outside the DAF and leverages these to improve systems and reduce cost. Directs Space Force activities in formulating appropriate acquisition and business strategies. Seeks techniques designed to facilitate consideration of trade-offs among cost, engineering improvement and timely performance in the acquisition of major weapon systems without jeopardizing the quality, reliability, or performance of the product. 4. Ensures the development and implementation of career development programs for military and civilian personnel in the fields of acquisition, contracting, science and engineering which emphasize the attraction, training, and retention of qualified personnel with the result of improved professionalism. Makes Materiel Leader (ML) and Senior Materiel Leader (SML) selections. Serves as the career functional for civilians in the 1101 series. Assists the Assistant Secretary (SA&I) in developing the secretariat organizational structure and the organization of acquisition programs across the Program Executive Officer structure. Supports the Space Acquisition Executive in the direction and management of the Space Force Program Executive Officer (SFPEO) programs. 5. Provides technical advice and assistance to the Assistant Secretary (SA&I) in the development of their testimony before Congressional Committees. Maintains liaison with Senators and Representatives and with Congressional Committee staffs on Air Force life cycle management matters as the result of Congressional investigations and inquires. Maintains liaison with DAF representatives on the Defense Acquisition Regulation Council. Requirements Conditions of Employment * 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. Certification Requirements: This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless specifically waived by the appropriate component official (i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management for the Component, the Service Acquisition Executive, or the Service Secretary), the following are statutorily mandated requirements (Reference 10 U.S.C. 1731 and 1737): 1. Ten (10) years acquisition experience in an AWF position, at least 4 years of which was performed while assigned to a CAP. 2. Selectee must execute, as a condition of employment, a written agreement to remain in federal service in this position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. 3. Selectee must meet Advanced level certification requirements in Program Management or must be able to meet Advanced certification within 48 months of assignment. 4. Selectee must meet 80 hours of continuous learning requirements within the designated timeframe (80 hours of continuing learning (CL) every 2 years (with a goal of engaging in 40 hours annually)). B. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): (NTE 2 pages Total - PDF format) A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing the TQs. 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 technical expertise and leadership experience with acquisition program management and lifecycle planning, with a specific focus on 1) program management fundamentals, 2) speed of delivery and 3) integration into joint complex warfighter networks to meet COCOM warfighter needs. 2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with DoD Corporate oversight processes including acquisition; DoD program planning, budgeting, and execution (PPBE); requirement planning, congressional engagement, DoD acquisition/engineering military/civilian career field management, and SAP classification processes. 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 conf