Senior Advisor for Program and Execution

As the Senior Advisor for Program and Execution, you will be an authoritative expert and key advisor to senior Department of the Air Force (DAF) leadership on the implementation of strategic acquisition objectives for the nation's most critical space programs. In this role, you will:

• Serve as a recognized authority for the strategic leadership of the new SAF/SQ mission, accelerating the acquisition and delivery of resilient, integrated space capabilities to the warfighter.

• Advise and inform the creation, development, and delivery of next-generation space capabilities by integrating advanced technology and processes to solve critical operational needs.

• Provide authoritative technical and programmatic evaluations and independent assessments of program execution against cost, schedule, and performance baselines.

• Leverage expert budgetary and programmatic skills to build consensus toward the development and implementation of reliable and cost-effective solutions for space capabilities.

• Establish and maintain working relationships to identify and resolve critical program issues involving the Intelligence Community, other federal agencies, and international partners.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Selected candidate must file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) 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/SCI 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 DoW 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.
• Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoW Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
• Within the Department of War (DoW), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.

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.

Applicants must demonstrate an extensive background and proven expertise in the following areas:

• Programmatic Planning & Acquisition Strategy: Extensive experience in programmatic planning, government source selections, and the development and implementation of critical acquisition strategies and policies.

• Deep Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge in electrical engineering and kill chain technology, necessary to advise on next-generation space systems and conduct authoritative programmatic evaluations.

• Executive Program Oversight: Proven track record of providing direct oversight for multi-billion dollar space initiatives, including specific prior experience as a Program Element Monitor (PEM) to effectively identify risks and ensure mission success.

• Strategic Stakeholder Coordination: Demonstrated ability to serve as the primary focal point and build consensus among key interagency partners (such as the NRO, DARPA, and OSD) to resolve complex programmatic challenges.

• Leadership & Relationship Management: Exceptional capability to manage strategic relationships and lead diverse teams of senior government civilians and contractors toward achieving critical Department of the Air Force (DAF) priorities.

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 position requirements. Failure to meet the position duties and qualifications will eliminate a candidate from further consideration.

In accordance with new OPM requirements to streamline hiring, applicants are no longer required to submit length application packages. Instead, the initial application will be resume-only, capped at two pages. This change streamlines the application process and more closely aligns with private industry practices.

A complete application includes the items specified below. If you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Some documents may not apply to all applicants. Please carefully review for applicability. Do not combine documents. Upload documents in pdf format.

1. Resume (Required): PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. Your resume must be 2 pages in length (or less), type written, and formatted using no smaller than 1/2-inch margins, no smaller than 10-font, and uploaded as a pdf. Do not include borders, photos, or your social security number.

2. Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 (Required):

• Current/Former SES Members: Must provide SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
• Current Federal Civil Service Employees: Must provide a copy of SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting status as a current Federal Civil Service employee.

3. Statement of Service/DD-214 (As applicable): Active Duty/Retired Service Members must submit a DD-214 or statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).

4. Performance Appraisal (Optional): Applicants are encouraged to provide their most recent performance appraisal or equivalent performance evaluation document.

5. College transcript(s) (As applicable): Applicants must provide transcript(s) which demonstrate the acceptable combinations of education and experience as noted by OPM (if applicable). A copy is acceptable.

6. License(s) or certification(s) (As applicable): Applicants must provide copies of any licenses, certifications, or professional credentials required by the position (e.g. Bar membership, medical license, CPA certification, DAWIA certification, etc.) with their application.

* Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in their resume and/or assessment questionnaire. Applicants must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities selected in the announcement questionnaire with the application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager.

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