Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to is responsible for the policy, guidance, oversight and operational advocacy to ensure U.S. Air Force forces are trained and ready to conduct successful operations around the globe.
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. A. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ - NTE 2 Pages Total): 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as some Recruitment Panel and Executive Resources Board members may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated.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. Superior executive-level experience leading organizations responsible for providing operational forces in response to the needs of senior cabinet level officials by preparing operational concepts, guiding the development of testimony to Congress, and formulating enterprise-level positions on matters under consideration by the Joint Chiefs, Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council. 2. Authoritative strategic-level experience leading a large complex operational organization, to include establishing goals, integrating diverse functional capabilities to meet goals, and articulating sophisticated, thoroughly justified positions to influence decisions at the highest levels of executive authority to include planning, programming, budgeting, and resource allocation associated with strategic-level activities and programs. B. 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 conflicts. ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. 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 5 pages) and Technical Qualifications (not to exceed a combined total of 2 pages].
This position is delegated authority to manage and direct all aspects of the A3T staff functions in consonance with instructions from the Director and from the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. The Deputy Director assists the Director in leading the directorate, overseeing 200+ personnel, 6 divisions, and one Field Operating Agency; the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation. The incumbent plans, directs, and supervises policy, guidance, and oversight of Air Force training, readiness, and operations support. Specific functional areas and programs of responsibility include Aircrew Rated Management, Flying Hour Program management, Operational Training Infrastructure Command and Control, Missile Defense as well as Base Defense. The incumbent monitors readiness indicators of all AF forces, develops recommendations to improve readiness shortfalls, and provides summary reports to Air Force leadership, the Joint Staff, and OSD. The incumbent orchestrates development and presentation of a single Air Force operational voice and position to support AF/A3, the Air Staff, the Joint Staff, OSD, other military departments, and other government, and international agencies. Within the OSD-mandated cyber-security Risk Management Framework, and assisted by appropriate technical staff, the incumbent is designated by the USAF Chief Information Officer (CIO) as the Authorizing Official for decisions with respect to the Authority to Operate and Authority to Connect regarding AF OTI initiatives. The incumbent influences the plans, approaches, and efforts of AF, DoD, and other government planning boards and special study groups toward the solution of program issues and problems including the transition of advanced technologies to satisfy national objectives. In absence of the Director, the Deputy Director chairs executive steering groups/meetings to include 20+ Flag Officer forums. As a member of the Air Force Board, the position provides operational advocacy for $120B+ of programs to ensure operational requirements and readiness issues are addressed. The Deputy Director facilitates national security and national interests by ensuring AF forces have the necessary operational policy, guidance, oversight and advocacy. The Deputy exercises leadership across a broad range of personnel with various functional backgrounds and experience levels. The deputy makes personnel recommendations for assigned military and government civilians (awards, new hires, advancement recommendations, administrative procedures). The incumbent is a member of the senior management team for the USAF Operations Civilian career workforce and chairs development teams that assess the career force and makes recommendations for educational and functional development of personnel. The incumbent works with peers at the general officer and SES level across the HAF staff, the Joint Staff, OSD, and the interagency community; and represents the directorate at the A3 weekly staff meetings.