The Deputy Director is responsible for providing management, technical and analytical expertise and advocates for capability investment on behalf of Director, Resource and Integration and Commander, USSPACECOM with respect to the space mission. Associated advocacy responsibilities include: identifying capability gaps across the COCOM, participating in or providing supervision over requirement definition analytic efforts and processes,
exploring/analyzing future concepts, prioritizing potential DOTMLPF solutions, conducting cost/benefit analyses, recommending future investment strategies and developing required COCOM PPBE products. Tasks require routine interface with Joint Staff, Agencies, Capability Portfolio Managers, and Command Components and other COCOMs. Responsible for the tracking and analysis of a wide variety of Cyberspace programs throughout DoD's PPBE process. Coordinates on USSPACECOM reclamas related to Service and DoD programmed decisions. Identifies critical deficiencies and provides recommendations on major budget issues raised to the SECDEF/DEPSECDEF. Helps prepare and approve formal reclamas to OSD budget and program decisions, congressional authorizations and appropriations.

The Deputy Director serves as the principal contracting and acquisition adviser for the Director and is responsible for, procurement, leasing, and management of supplies and services. Incumbent provides recommendations on highly technical and complex cyber acquisition issues,
as well as, acquisition projects that should be initiated, modified, or curtailed. Oversees and directs the procurement and contracting functions within the Command, to include developing policies, providing policy guidance, and reviewing/analyzing solicitations and/or contracts. Includes recommending and/or directing the acquisition process for the negotiation, award, and administration of contracts; i.e., determining procurement strategies, preparing solicitations, analyzing responses, overseeing source selection, award/modification/termination of contracts, and monitoring/reporting contract performance.

The Deputy Director serves as primary advisor to the Director on future concepts, assessments and aligning resources related to future operations. Oversees the direction and control of research, development (R&D), testing and evaluation (T&E) operations resources within the Command. Management of R&D programs; management of technical integration efforts at labs and facilities; operation of studies and analyses in support of R&D programs; management of the call for proposal process for directed R&D efforts in support of the space mission.

Assists the Director in the review, evaluation and interpretation of other agencies' studies of USSPACECOM operations and capabilities and adapts results to solution of USSPACECOM mission requirements. Assists agency personnel in selecting subjects for investigation that will yield valuable information for the Command. Assists in establishing assumptions and utilizing data that accurately reflect actual operational conditions.

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 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 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 SES 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.
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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:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is highly desired. A master's or advanced degree is highly desired.


B. 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. The applicant must be able to demonstrate considerable knowledge of scientific methodologies needed to assess technical and mission gaps and define detailed requirements to support the execution of the USSPACECOM UCP. The applicant should demonstrate sufficient understanding of space-related systems and capabilities to develop methods to define capability gaps and requirements for validation with the Joint Staff, assess the effectiveness of assigned USSPACECOM mission areas, and advocate for capabilities with other Combatant Commands.

2. The applicant must reflect an in-depth knowledge of and experience with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution processes within the Services, Agencies, and/or Department. The applicant must demonstrate experience developing and advocating for capabilities and funding and working policy issues in a Service or Joint environment.

C. 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].

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 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, the Under Secretary of the Air Force and OPM Quality Review Board (QRB) Certification.

REMINDER: Before uploading your required PDF documents (Resume, Technical Qualification narrative), please ensure they DO NOT EXCEED the noted page limits.