Duties
Program Direction and Guidance: Provides executive leadership and management in overseeing S5S functions, efforts, and activities. Directs the work of organizational unit consisting of military, civilian, and contracting personnel. Determines organizational objectives, procedures, plans and schedules, and prioritizes tasks and associated flow of documentation to ensure mission goals and objectives are accomplished. Ensures that critical organizational communication links are maintained, keeping subordinate personnel informed of senior leadership decisions, which brings about policy, strategy, plans, concepts, and program changes affecting operational requirements and providing consultation and advice to the Deputy Director for Strategy, Plans, Programs and Requirements on critical problems encountered in the pursuit of goals, objectives and management programs. Establishes policy for the Space Force operational capability requirements process, strategic planning issues; requirement generation and integration actions related to force structure, readiness and modernization and associated governance processes; and policy and resource management advisory responsibilities pertaining to studies, analyses, assessments and lessons learned.
Professional and Technical Leadership: Serves as the Deputy Director, Strategy and requirements principal civilian authority and proponent of mission management functions, operations and activities. Provides leadership of the highest order in attaining organizational objectives. Scopes and identifies serious and special problems and issues and directs the conduct of special studies. Provides continuing advice to the Deputy Director for Strategy, Plans, Programs and Requirements on studies and activities performed by or of interest to S5S and the Space Force. In the absence of or as directed by the supervisor, represents the S5S within the Space Force, Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense (DoD), and other high-level organizations with key officials of the military services and industry, in national and international conferences and symposia on matters of interest to the Directorate and the Space Force. Meets and confers with top officials at all levels of DoD, other government agencies, foreign government agencies, and large national and international corporations to obtain cooperation and support for objectives and solutions relevant to the requirements of the Directorate.
Supervisory and Personnel Management Responsibilities: Provides executive leadership and management in overseeing S5S functions, efforts, and activities. Directs the work of an organizational unit consisting of military, civilian, and contracting personnel. Monitors and evaluates the progress of the organization towards meeting goals. Adjusts objectives, work plans, schedules, and commits and adjusts resources as appropriate. Shares responsibility for the full spectrum of personnel management activities within the S5S office and provides advice and guidance to USSF offices. Manages through subordinate organizations. Responsible for the development of military and civilian personnel within assigned career fields Space Force wide to provide the skills, experience, and training needed for the future. Ensures personnel management initiatives are consistent with strategic plans. Exercises final authority for the full range of personnel actions recommended by subordinate organization supervisors. Delegate's personnel management responsibility to subordinate organization leaders consistent with Space Force management philosophy. Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Responsible for actions involving key personnel.
In the supervisor's absence serves as representative for all applicable boards, corporate reviews, steering groups, meetings regarding all aspects found in the directorate portfolio. Maintains liaison with military and civilian study and evaluation as well as with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, Field Commands, to ensure Space Force issues and analysis methodologies are accurately represented. Functions as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for Strategic Resource Planning Process (SRPP) and all matters formulating, directing, and amending Space Force resourcing plans and programs; incumbent must provide credible and accurate articulation of the Space Force S5 requirements and position.
As the spokesperson for Space Force S5S, maintains active involvement and understanding of relevant science and technology, financial, and operational analysis communities.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- 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
- 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.
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 2 pages)
Education
Education: A bachelor's degree in science, political science, public administration, engineering, STEM, international affairs or other related field is desirable. An advanced degree in a space, engineering, science, or policy-related field is highly desirable." Currently reads "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."
SALARY: $184,363.00 - $207,500.00 per annum. (Air Force Tier 1) SES members are eligible for bonuses and/or ranks and stipends in addition to annual salary.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Applications will be accepted from current federal employees
SES members are eligible for Performance-Based Salary increases and/or bonuses. This is a SES Career Reserved position and is assigned a precedence priority code of DV-6/ Brig Gen, Tier 1 for protocol purposes.
MOBILITY: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES and DISES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. Therefore, mobility is a condition of employment and appointed SES and DISES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
Benefits
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Required Documents
To receive full consideration, each applicant must submit the MANDATORY documents in the format as designated. Packages that do not include all of the required documents or meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.
**************ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED IN PDF FORMAT*******************
The Qualifications Documents must be formatted using Times New Roman, size 12 font, with 1-inch margins. Do not use borders, provide photos, or list a Social Security Number on any of the Qualifications Documents. DO NOT COMBINE DOCUMENTS.
A. (Mandatory) Resume in the preferred format (Limit 2 Pages Total). Upload in PDF format. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
B. Most recent completed Performance Appraisal (current and/or former federal employees) or Performance Report (OPR or EPR). For applicants in the private sector, please provide a copy of your equivalent Evaluation Report.
C. Most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, noting your current position, grade level and salary level (applies only to current or former civilian government employee).
D. College transcript(s) (copy is acceptable) which demonstrates the acceptable combinations of education and experience as noted by OPM.
E. (Optional): Ethnicity and Race Identification, SF-181 -- Form available at: https://www.opm.gov
F. (Optional): Self-Identification of Disability, SF-256 -- Form available at: https://www.opm.gov
How to Apply
Please follow the below instructions to submit applications. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/11/2025.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
PREFERRED RESUME FORMAT: (Limit 2 pages/Times New Roman 12-font) (Do Not Use the USAJOBS Resume Builder) - Please submit a typewritten resume (upload as a PDF), including the following information:
Job Information: Announcement number (MRL2025-46315) and title of the position to which you are applying.
Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), day and evening phone numbers (with area code) and complete e-mail address where you would like to receive correspondence regarding your application. **PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER**
Education: Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Work Experience: Give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: (Do not send job descriptions).
- Starting and ending dates (month and year)
- Job title (for government position, include civilian series and grade or military rank)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number, please indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
- Salary (current)
HELPFUL HINTS FOR YOUR RESUME:
- Read the vacancy announcement carefully.
- Quantify your accomplishments.
* Applicants should focus on recency of experience - Recruitment Panels, Executive Resources Boards, and Hiring Officials may consider experience over 10 years outdated.
* Seek mentoring assistance from a current SES or equivalent to review your package before submission.
References: Provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three individuals who can comment on your qualifications for this position. Please do not list supervisors already listed above.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify this office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.
SAF/MRL CONTACT INFORMATION: Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Charles Andrews: charles.andrews.14@us.af.mil
Next steps
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