Duties
Based upon full cognizance of SSC's programs and activities, appraises progress being made in terms of the stated goals and objectives. Gives executive-level direction to subordinate organizations, and advises the Commander on the feasibility of actions proposed or directed to resolve pressing problems. Assures sound management practices and principles are used throughout SSC in executing the mission. Assures consistency in management and technical approaches from program to program, and facilitates cross-feed of information among subordinate operating elements.
As the senior civilian in the Command, the Executive Director is the primary advisor to the Commander on all civilian matters. Oversees performance management execution, ensuring consistency, serves as management official related to personnel issues and maintains effective communications across the civilian workforce.
The Executive Director conducts independent assessments of selected programs, mission areas, or functional areas across the Command. In particular, the Executive Director is the primary advisor for the Command's Launch Enterprise comprising two Space Launch Deltas, two federal space launch ranges, and the Assured Access to Space program. This Launch Enterprise Executive Advisor oversight role includes Command level strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and communication within the government and with industry, ensuring policy compliance particularly related to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) interests, cross functional collaboration, and when necessary, executive-level crisis management.
Additionally, the position represents the Commander in high-level meetings throughout government, industry, and the academic community. Has executive-level interface and coordination with local, state, and Federal government establishments as well as with equivalent echelon representatives of foreign governments. The incumbent assists the Commander in the definition and improvement of organizational interfaces between SSC, the using commands and outside agencies which participate in Command programs or activities.
Formulates plans for the Commander to implement new policies for the management of SSC activities. This position participates in making key decisions concerning the utilization of resources allocated for accomplishment of the mission. Reviews plans and submissions to ensure that the resources needed are available and are being used most effectively. The position solves highly complex and unusual managerial problems. Furthermore, the incumbent stimulates the development of new procedures, approaches, tools, and practices to enhance execution of the mission.
Through subordinate supervisory personnel, assures the establishment of standards of professional and technical quality and ensures standards are maintained. Evaluates the background of prospective candidates for critical positions and recommends selection of key personnel for senior-level positions. The incumbent ensures that career development requirements of assigned personnel are established and that actions are being taken to satisfy those requirements. Organizes workshops, conferences, and action groups as deemed necessary to facilitate and enhance the competence of the management and technical community. As the SSC's Senior Civilian Executive, participates in and/or chairs senior-level meetings at the headquarters or elsewhere in the command. Such groups are formed to address command-wide policy or procedural issues impacting the accession, enhancement and retention of civilian leadership personnel.
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 with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
- 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.
- 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 - 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. Experience managing programs across Acquisition Categories (ACAT) I, II and III levels; experience leading large acquisition organizations of military, civilian and contractors.
2. Expert knowledge of the Intelligence Community (IC), familiarity with National Security Strategy, background knowledge of space/ground architecture and mission systems to include mission partner considerations/policies; delivery requirements; inter and intra-agency relationships/interfaces; and the technical baseline/foundation/requirement for mission activities/programs.
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 and Mandatory Technical Qualifications).
Education
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is highly desired. A master's or advanced degree in an appropriate technical/business field is highly desired.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Codified in Title 10 USC, the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) established the United States Space Force (USSF) as an armed force within the Department of the Air Force. The mission of the USSF is to organize, train, and equip to provide for freedom operations in, from, and to the space domain for the United States; to provide independent military options for joint and national leadership; and to enable the lethality and effectiveness of the joint force. The USSF includes both combat and combat-support functions to enable prompt and sustained offensive and defensive space operations and joint operations in all domains.
SALARY: $167,804.00 - $217,000.00 per annum (Air Force Tier 2). Additionally, SES members are eligible for bonuses.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Applications will be accepted from all qualified persons.
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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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated against the qualifications requirements. Failure to meet any one of the Mandatory Technical will eliminate a candidate from further consideration.
Candidates will be evaluated for this position by a screening panel composed of senior executives and/or general officers selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. The panel discusses each application and reaches consensus as to the Best Qualified, Qualified or Not Qualified candidates. Only the Best Qualified candidates will be interviewed. The panel will then make a recommendation of those Best Qualified candidates who should be referred to the selecting official, in priority order. Final selection is contingent upon the Under Secretary of the Air Force.
REMINDER: Before uploading your required PDF documents (Resume, Technical Qualification narrative), please ensure they DO NOT EXCEED the noted page limits.
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 5 Pages Total). Upload in PDF format. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
B. (Mandatory) Technical Qualifications Statement addressing each of the TQs (Limit 2 Pages Total). Upload in PDF format and include the MTQ statement as indicated in the announcement.
C. 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.
D. 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).
E. College transcript(s) (copy is acceptable) which demonstrates the acceptable combinations of education and experience as noted by OPM.
F. (Optional): Ethnicity and Race Identification, SF-181 -- Form available at: https://www.opm.gov
G. (Optional): Self-Identification of Disability, SF-256 -- Form available at: https://www.opm.gov
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 05/30/2025.
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PREFERRED RESUME FORMAT: (Limit 5 pages/Times New Roman 12-font) - Please submit a typewritten resume and upload in PDF format, including the following information:
Job Information: Announcement number (MRL2025-00868) 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 *Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
- Salary (current)
*Applicants should focus on recency of experience, hiring officials may consider experience over 10 years outdated.
Publications: Provide a list of publications you have authored. Provide title, date and any co-authors, clearly indicate if you are the first author and state the impact of any publication on the community.
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.
SAF/MRL CONTACT INFORMATION: Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Charles Andrews at charles.andrews.14@us.af.mil.
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