Duties
Provides total force Intelligence readiness and career field talent management policy, guidance, and oversight to deliver mission-ready capabilities. Focal point for Intelligence warfighting readiness and global force management. Responsible for the ISR Senior Language Authority who oversees foreign language readiness and resources. Responsible for career field talent management to guide training, education, and development. Advances Total Force Integration and organizational design to optimize resources across the Department of Defense (DoD) and the intelligence community (IC). Oversees manpower, Joint Duty Assignments, and Military Personnel Appropriation Man-Day Programs. Establishes effective strategies, develops plans, and formulates policy for continued improvement and integration of AF ISR analytics Air Force-Wide and across the IC. Integrates internal and external program and policy issues in establishing goals and priorities. Directs reviews and adjustments of long range and strategic plans as needed based on changes in national intelligence goals, technology, and resource constraints. Seizes upon the opportunities offered by new technologies and directs achievable, affordable and technologically sound solutions to the General/Flag Officers, and DISES / SES, supporting the missions of the National and Service ISR Commanders. Resolves enterprise-wide and complex problems that are unique in scope and subject to many variables for which very few existing solutions apply. In addition, ensures key national and Air Force goals, priorities, and values guide the IC planning process, and forecasts for technology advances are fully assessed and integrated into the IC strategic plan.
Limited DoD, AF, and Intelligence Community (IC) guidelines regarding human capital planning and intelligence resources are available concerning the ISR programs delivering capabilities to the Defense-wide operations and IC. When new concepts or technologies are developed for which no precedents or limited guidelines exist, the incumbent uses sound judgement in formulating, evaluating, and monitoring the ISR program. The incumbent utilizes the existing laws, Director, National Intelligence (DNI) guidance, and limited DoD policy and regulations for the principles and concepts of public administration and management. Incumbent must exercise originality, innovation, integrity, and judgment in interpreting the spirit and intent and applying general guidance from senior AF, DoD, and IC leadership. Directly responsible to the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), Intelligence, on issues dealing with the development, coordination, and articulation of Intelligence Readiness and Talent Management requirements and capabilities to carry out Intelligence functions. Exercises unrestricted authority in deciding means and methods to achieve specific goals and objectives. The incumbent requires unparalleled Human Capital and Readiness knowledge and extensive involvement in all programs that permit the DCS, Intelligence to accomplish its programs.
Ensures effective participation in Air Force, DoD and IC planning with links to the Air Force Corporate Structure. Coordinates and integrates AF-wide Capability Planning & Analysis (CP&A) supporting Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution. Integrates Intelligence Human Capital and Readiness into future Air Force and Joint operational concepts; provides strategic estimates and ISR planning expertise. Conducts cost-benefit analysis, analysis of alternatives, and risk assessments. Conceive and develop approaches, methodologies, and constructs to solve problems, unanticipated fiscal constraints, and unique intelligence requirements. Influence and orchestrate considerable resources at the service and national levels needed to meet technical and scientific challenges of the information age, providing solutions for problems of national intelligence importance and responsibility.
Represents the Air Force with a wide range of key internal and external officials. Establishes, develops, and maintains contact with officials of the DNI, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security (OUSDI&S), Combatant Commands, Combat Support Agencies, other Department of Defense (DoD) components, other executive and legislative agencies, other Headquarters Air Force (HAF) and Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) organizations, and professional societies. Often represents HQ USAF/A2 at national, DoD and IC forums. Briefs senior Air Force, DNI and OUSDI&S staffs. Contact and coordination is performed routinely with other agencies, industry and the academic community, i.e., senior authorities of the military services, DoD, interagency programs with congressional staff and other federal and national agencies. Incumbent deals directly with the chief executive officers and senior management personnel of many corporate partners.
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 DISES 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 DISES 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 accordance with new OPM requirements to streamline Senior Executive Service (SES) hiring, applicants are no longer required to submit lengthy narrative essays, including those for Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs), when applying. Instead, the initial application will be resume-only, capped at two pages, streamlining the process to align with private industry practices. Candidates identified for potential selection will be assessed against the ECQs by undergoing a structured interview assessment with OPM's Qualifications Review Board (QRB). This interview, based on the new Executive Core Qualifications, will replace the previous narrative essay requirement at this subsequent stage of the hiring process.
Qualification Requirements: Your 2-page resume must demonstrate the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments relative to the technical qualifications. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. At this time, only a resume (capped at 2 pages) is required. A panel may assess whether you possess the required ECQs and MTQs through resume review, assessments, and/or interview in a later stage of the hiring process.
1. Demonstrated knowledge and personal experience leading, directing, and managing corporate-level human capital and talent management functions, activities, programs in the federal government (with a specific focus on the Intelligence Community) or private industry.
2. Demonstrated expertise and experience in leading the development and implementation of major intelligence initiatives and programs to include Intelligence Community requirements and processes, specific knowledge of existing and proposed national policies relating to intelligence readiness, talent management, and force management requirements.
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.
JOINT DUTY ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENT: Joint IC Duty certification is a prerequisite for appointment to senior executive, senior professional, and DCIPS positions classified above GG grade 15.
NOTE: Applicants without Joint Duty Credit are still highly encouraged to apply for the position and this requirement can be waived. Candidates for this position will be reviewed for receipt of joint duty credit. You must provide evidence of having obtained joint duty credit by submitting a previously approved Joint Duty Claim Form(s) or by requesting approval of a joint duty claim by submitting the Joint Duty Claim Form with supporting documentation. Your claim will be reviewed, approved/disapproved and returned to you. Information, to include forms and instructions on joint duty can be found on the JDA website by clicking the link below. JDA Website and from:
https://www.dni.gov/index.php/careers/joint-duty.
Education
Education: Bachelor's Degree desired; Master's or Advanced Degree in Strategic Intelligence or Business Management desired
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
SALARY: $184,363.00 - $207,500.00 per annum. (Air Force Tier 1) Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service members are eligible for performance-based salary increases and/or bonuses.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Applications will be accepted from all qualified persons.
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 DISES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. Therefore, mobility is a condition of employment and appointed DISES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
Benefits
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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 09/22/2025.
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.
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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 (MRL2025-07153) 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**
Active-Duty/Retired Military: State highest rank held, date of promotion and date eligible to retire or date of retirement, (e.g., Colonel/June 2006/December 2014). NOTE: IAW 5 U.S.C. 3326, a 180-day waiver will be required for retired or retiring members of the armed forces during the period of 180 days immediately after retirement. Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.
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:
- Reflect on the TQs/ECQs and think about how your past experiences and education relate to each.
- Read the vacancy announcement carefully.
- Adhere to the page limitations (in PDF format and 12 point font)
- 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/DISES 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.14@us.af.mil
Next steps
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