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Duties

BASIC DUTY SUMMARY: The incumbent directs the work of the Contracting Directorate. Serves as the principal policy maker for the Commander and Program Executive Office (PEO) regarding systems acquisition and contracting policy matters. Formulates policy and provides staff direction within the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) to ensure compatibility and coordination of that policy among various Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force (AF), Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), SMC, PEO Space, and other organizations with vested interest in space acquisition. Maintains cognizance of new policies, reforms and directives issued by higher headquarters. Advises the Commander, PEO Space and SMC operating elements of the impacts of such matters on the planning of systems acquisition and the conduct of SMC programs. Oversees execution of competition management, acquisition planning, business and contract strategy, and negotiation issues and objectives. Provides for coordinated technical, fiscal, legal, and acquisition planning and presentations to the Commander and PEO Space. Collaborates with leaders across the enterprise to determine and or coordinate contracting-related changes affecting their activities.

KEY POSITION: This position is designated as a Key Position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of the position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.

MISSION ESSENTIAL POSITION: This position is designated Mission Essential - designated employees are defined for peacetime operations and may be applicable to both US appropriated fund and Non-US employees. Mission essential duties are those that are defined by management as critical and essential regardless of weather conditions, emergency situations, or general dismissal authorizations (e.g., security, fire protection, medical, communications, etc.)

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Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship Required
A Testing Designated Position, under the AF Civilian Drug Testing Program
Must have or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET Security clearance
Must file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report
Selected candidate will be subject to a one-year probationary period
Active Duty Military Members must indicate retirement eligibility

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Qualifications

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.

A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) Education Requirement: Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees AND at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. (This requirement can be obtained within the degree or in addition to the degree). This information should be embedded within the resume.

(2) Certification Requirements: This is a Key Leadership Position (KLP), which carries significant responsibility, primarily involving supervisory or managerial duties in acquisition. A 3-year tenure agreement is required for the position. The selectee must also meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements cited below, unless a waiver is granted by the AF Senior Acquisition Executive (SAE). Please indicate in your resume the level and source of certification or eligibility for certification.

a. Level III certification in Contracting or can be obtained within 24 months.

b. Eligibility criteria for membership in the Acquisitions Corps.

c. Ten (10) years of acquisition experience or equivalent, four (4) of which were in a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) or equivalent position.

B. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. TQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:

(1) Superior strategic-level comprehension of procurement regulations/contracting principles and substantial depth and breadth of acquisition planning, negotiation, price/cost analysis, competition, and termination techniques; to include demonstrated senior-level proficiency in management and coordination of a wide variety of contractual actions executed concurrently is required.

(2) Proven executive-level knowledge of all acquisition related disciplines and functions and their interrelationships with contracting. An immense degree of initiative to analyze complex situations, identify problems, probe causes, interpret solutions, and render independent decisions as required, and the ability to recognize impact of decisions or actions in terms of schedule, cost, and risk involved.

(3) Sustained senior-level experience in Systems Procurement coupled with the capability to establish and sustain rapport with professional contemporaries at the highest levels the federal government, private sector, and academia.

C. MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed as an 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. ECQs should focus on relevant and recent experience, education and training accomplishments within the last 10 years. 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 at the website: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf.

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, Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications).

D. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: The following will be used to help rate and rank candidates:

(1) Regardless of governmental agency or department, a career broadening assignment complementary of this position is highly desirable (Examples: finance, accounting, law, business finance, purchasing, economics, marketing, etc).

(2) Mix of experience at the following: Major Command (MAJCOM), Combatant Command (COCOM) Service Component, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, Headquarters Air Force (HAF), other Federal agency or equivalent academic/industry experience.

(3) Completion of Senior Developmental Education and/or equivalent executive development such as Leadership in a Democratic Society, Senior Executive Fellows, National Security Management, Leadership Assessment & Feedback Seminar, Executive Business Management, and/or two equivalent-level executive courses from other colleges, universities, or agencies.

(4) An advanced degree in finance or related field is highly desirable.

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Additional information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

A. U.S. CITIZENSHIP. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

B. MOBILITY. Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. Therefore, mobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement.

C. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (Standard Form 278). Selected candidate must file this report in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.

D. TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE. Successful candidates must be able to meet the standards required for a national security clearance. Those standards are reflected in the SF 86 (www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf). This position has been designated Critical-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance.

E. DRUG TESTING POSITION. This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter (Condition of Employment for all Civilian Senior Executive (CSE) Positions identified as Critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program) and must pass urinalysis testing as required prior to appointment. This position also requires incumbent may be subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86.

F. TRAVEL. 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.

G. DUTY HOURS. This position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.

H. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Veterans’ preference is not applicable to the SES.

I. PROBATIONARY PERIOD. An individual’s initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period.

J. AIR FORCE'S SENIOR LEADER ORIENTATION COURSE (SLOC). Attendance is required for newly appointed Air Force SES members within 12 months of appointment.

K. POST-GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS. This position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.

L. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS. On resume, indicate when you are eligible for retirement.

M. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED: Yes. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

N. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): 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.

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.

SELECTION WILL BE BASED SOLELY UPON MERIT AND QUALIFICATIONS WITHOUT

DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, POLITICAL AFFILIATION,

OR ANY OTHER NON-MERIT FACTORS.

THE AIR FORCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

RATING AND RANKING METHODS: Applications will be evaluated against the qualifications requirements. Failure to meet any one of the Mandatory, Technical or Executive Core Qualifications standards will eliminate a candidate from further consideration. Candidates will be evaluated for this position by a screening panel composed of a diverse mix 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 Air Force Executive Resources Board, SecAF and OPM approval.

Required Documents

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE APPLICATION PACKAGE: To receive full consideration, each applicant must submit the documents stated below in the format as designated. Packages that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.

Attachment 1 (Qualifications Documents): Items below (A.-D.) must be submitted as one (1) single, consolidated Microsoft Word document. The Qualifications Documents must be formatted using Times New Roman, size 12 font, with 1-inch margins and must not exceed a total of 21 pages. Do not use borders, provide photos, or list a Social Security Number on any of the Attachment 1 Qualifications Documents. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.

A. Resume in the preferred format (Limit 4 pages).

B. Mandatory Technical Qualifications Statement addressing each of the TQs (Limit 6 pages).

C. Executive Core Qualifications Statement addressing each of the ECQs (Limit 10 pages).

(Note: ECQs are not required for current or former Career SES Members who have been certified by the Qualifications Review Board (QRB); please provide a copy of an SF-50 showing career SES status.)

D. Desirable Qualifications Statement briefly addressing each of the DQs (Limit 1 page).

Attachment 2 (Supporting Documents): Items below (E.-J.) must be submitted as one (1) single, consolidated attachment (e.g., scanned document using PDF format). Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.

E. (Required): Most recent Performance Appraisal or Performance Report.

F. (Required): 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).

G. (Required): College transcript(s) (copy is acceptable) which demonstrates the acceptable combinations of education and experience.

H. (Required): Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306 -- Form available at www.opm.gov

I. (Optional): Race and National Origin Identification, SF-181 -- Form available at www.opm.gov

J. (Optional): Self-Identification of Handicap, SF-256 -- Form available at 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.

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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:

- Send an e-mail with the two (2) attachments of the Application Package Requirements to: Mr. Lawrence Austin at Lawrence.p.austin.civ@mail.mil AND usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af-dps-workflow@mail.mil with subject line: AF/DPS 17-01 APPLICANT’S LAST NAME

- All Applications will be accepted via electronic format only.

-- Label the MSWord document file for Attachment 1 using the applicant’s last name and “Qualifications Documents” (e.g., “Smith Qualifications Documents”).

-- Label the scanned document file for Attachment 2 using applicant’s last name and the “Supporting Documents” (e.g., “Smith Supporting Documents”).

- DO NOT submit any additional information, documents or attachments: Extraneous materials such as: copies of position descriptions, promotion recommendation forms (PRFs), award certificates, or letters of recommendation will not be considered or forwarded for review.

- To be considered, AF/DPS must RECEIVE all Application Packages in their entirety via email by 11:59 PM (EST) of the CLOSING DATE listed at the top of this vacancy announcement.

- Confirmation of receipt will be provided via e-mail within three (3) days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt within three (3) days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement, please call the AF/DPS office.

RESUME FORMAT

(Limit 4 pages)

APPLICATION/RESUME: Please submit a typewrittenresume, including ALL of the following information:

Job Information: Announcement number (AF/DPS 17-01) and title of the job to which you’re 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**

Country of Citizenship: Please state your country of citizenship

Current Security Clearance: Please state your current security clearance

Salary: Please state your current salary.

Federal Civilian: Please state highest grade held and date of promotion (e.g., GS-15/June 2006).

Active-Duty Military: Please state highest rank held, date of promotion and date eligible to retire

(e.g., Colonel/June 2006/December 2014).

Retired Military: Please state highest rank held and date of retirement (e.g., Colonel/May 2008).

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)

- Hours per week

- Number of employees supervised and/or scope of responsibility of employees led

- Duties and accomplishments (summarized in one paragraph). Recommend information focus on relevant and recent experience and accomplishments within the last 10 years.

Other Qualifications:

- Job-related training courses (title and year)

- Job-related skills, for example, other languages and computer software/hardware

- Job-related certificates and licenses (current only)

- Job-related honors, awards and special accomplishments, for example, publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking and performance awards (give dates but do not send documents unless requested).

Publications: Provide a list of publicationsyou 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.

**Please do not include any extraneous materials such as: copies of position descriptions, promotion recommendation forms (PRFs), award certificates, or letters of recommendation. The aforementioned will not be considered or forwarded for review.

Agency contact information

Lawrence P. Austin

Phone: (703)695-6411
Email: LAWRENCE.P.AUSTIN.CIV@MAIL.MIL

Address: Air Force Senior Executive Management
1040 Air Force Pentagon Room 4D
Washington, DC 20330-1040

Next steps

Confirmation of receipt will be provided via e-mail within three (3) days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt within three (3) days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement, please call the AF/DPS office.

The Air Force Senior Executive Management Office will notify candidates approximately 30-45 days of the announcement Closing Date by one of the following methods:

Telephone and/or email notification of scheduled interview date/time if candidate has been rated Best Qualified

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Email notification to advise the candidate was not rated among the Best Qualified, thus not referred for interview

AF/DPS CONTACT INFORMATION: Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Mr. Lawrence Austin at Lawrence.p.austin.civ@mail.mil / 703-695-6411 (DSN 225) or the DPS office at usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af-dps-workflow@mail.mil / 703-695-5260 (DSN 225).