The Directorate has responsibility for a significant number of diversified and complex policies, programmatic issues and transformation efforts. They include:

A. Organizational: Advises, coordinates and directs actions to achieve optimal HR business capabilities in the Total Force manpower, personnel and services communities, Air Force-wide. The incumbent manages the way the Air Force does HR work by supporting standard business
practices and capitalizing on commercial technologies to be implemented by a trained and ready workforce which will provide flexibility to manage the force. Advises the A1 and subordinate staff on matters of policy surrounding security, integration, and operational effectiveness of HR
management systems and processes supporting HR operations throughout the Total Force. Coordinates, develops and adapts policy within the staff and external to the Department of Defense to reap synergy in effort.

B. People/Team: Incumbent provides expert guidance and assistance to create comprehensive and integrated HR capabilities that enables the manning of Air Force units, as well as the personnel readiness and well-being of Airmen through technology. Conceptualizes, assembles, monitors, and coordinates the work of special tiger teams, work groups, integrated process teams, etc. as required to analyze and recommend solutions to HR integration and transformation projects or crises. Provides assistance with selection, promotion and reassignments of key personnel. Evaluates employee performance, sets standards and initiates awards. Arranges for appropriate training and development opportunities. Participates in the
development and promotion of the EEO and affirmative action activities within the office. Demonstrates commitment to EEO and ensures EEO policy is understood and followed by the staff. Assures that equal opportunity principles are fully reflected in personnel actions and that developmental or recruitment objectives relating to minority and female employees are reflected in these actions.

C. Personal/Representational: Represents the Air Force A1 with senior officials including the immediate staffs and principal assistants of Department of Defense, Air Force, other Services, members of congress, and representatives of private industry and other groups. Exercises a high level of judgment in determining, initiating and advising on courses of action. Communicates and attains positive staff coordination among senior leaders on HR management IT systems, processes and policies.

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.

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.

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. Proven program management and developing long-range Information Technology (IT) plans experience including defining budgetary needs, developing alternative strategies, conducting cost/benefit studies, and addressing implementation and integration strategies related to IT system.

2. Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated experience in strategic and operational information technology planning, selection, control, and evaluation of information technology investments and methodologies for translating business needs to technical specifications with a substantial familiarity in the design and operation of large HR management information systems to include software development, cloud computing, service oriented architecture, data, artificial Intelligence, collaboration tools, network operations, database/application/web servers, and Service Desk.


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.

PLEASE NOTE: This position MAY also be filled under an Initial SES Appointment Authority (pending Congressional approval). This authority will permit a qualified individual to be given an initial appointment into the Senior Executive Service (SES) within the Department of Defense (DoD) without being subject to the certification of Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Qualification Review Board (QRB). A career SES appointment made under this authority does not guarantee that you will be eligible to transfer to another career SES appointment outside of the DoD without the need for you to compete. Other Federal agencies may require you to submit ECQs to OPM's QRB prior to your appointment in that agency. NOTE: ECQs are still required.

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