U.S. Department of Defense

Summary

This Announcement is open to current DoD SES members ONLY.

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The primary purpose of this position is to serves as the primary advisor to the Secretary of the Air Force on all aspects of security, special programs, and information protection.

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Duties

The incumbent is responsible for the management and oversight of SAF/OCS to include supervision of the staff and extends to all phases of Information Security, Industrial Security, Automated Information Security (AIS), Personnel Security, Physical Security, Special Access Programs (SAP), Special Compartmented Information (SCI), Foreign Liaison, Intelligence and Counterintelligence with special emphases on technical program development and oversight aspects. The incumbent:

• Assists the Secretary in security planning, training, organizing, coordinating, managing and directing Air Force activities. Oversees security of all long-range and strategic planning pertinent to mission accomplishment and utilization of manpower and financial resources.
• Reviews and evaluates Air Force security and counterintelligence requirements of Special Access Programs for attainment of established goals and objectives. Projects long-range Intelligence and Security capabilities and requirements and analyzes their impact on operational support.
• Develops strategic goals for intelligence, counterintelligence, and security organizational structures and processes, doctrine, systems, contracting, leadership and development, and professional training. Oversees the planning, programming, and budgeting of financial resources to ensure adherence to the Secretary's strategic vision, goals and objectives.
• Directs the efforts of Air Force professional, technical and administrative personnel. Ensures mission objectives are met and work is coordinated with other agencies. Manages the resolution of technical and program problems in diverse fields and makes final decisions on controversial issues and problems cutting across organizational lines. Exercises executive managerial control over a direct work force comprised of military and civilian personnel.
• Represents the Air Force at all levels when the representation requires comprehensive knowledge of Air Force intelligence, counterintelligence, and security missions and functions. Serves on major committees and boards dealing with Air Force, national and technical intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance, operations and special program issues. Maintains liaison with state and federal government agencies in order to advise on, stimulate, and promote Air Force operational interests.
• Conducts highly complex information and decision briefings related to current world events, and to the scientific, engineering and intelligence aspects of Air Force systems for top executives in both military and civilian organizations.

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Requirements

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 Special-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) access.
• 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.
• 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.
• This position has been designated as a Key position. The incumbent may not have a military mobilization obligation.
• In accordance with DOD directives, Incumbent is required to have a polygraph examination, and is subject to random polygraph testing.

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.

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.

Education

Education: An undergraduate technical degree or an advanced degree in either a technical or management field is highly desired.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

SALARY: $184,363.00 - $217,000.00 per annum. (Air Force Tier 2) SES members are eligible for bonuses and/or ranks and stipends in addition to annual salary.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Applications will only be accepted from current DoD Senior Executives.

SES members are eligible for Performance-Based Salary increases and/or bonuses. This is a SES Career Reserved position and is assigned a precedence priority code of DV-5, Tier 2 for protocol purposes.

MOBILITY: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES and DISES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. Therefore, mobility is a condition of employment and appointed SES and DISES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Additional information

Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

Relocation Authorized: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be offered.

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. Click here for more information.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

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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. Candidates will be evaluated for this position by a screening panel composed of senior executives and/or general officers selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. The panel will reach consensus on the applications demonstrating a high degree of the executive core qualifications and technical competencies to select for interviews. Post interview, the panel will make a recommendation of those Best Qualified candidates to refer to the selecting official, in priority order. Final selection is contingent on approval by the Under Secretary of the Air Force.

REMINDER: Before uploading your required PDF application documents, please ensure they DO NOT EXCEED the specified page limits.

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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.

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/30/2025.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

PREFERRED RESUME FORMAT: (Limit 2 pages/Times New Roman 12-font) (Do Not Use the USAJOBS Resume Builder) - Please submit a typewritten resume (upload as a PDF), including the following information:

Job Information: Announcement number (MRL25-00825) and title of the position to which you are 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**

Active-Duty/Retired Military: State highest rank held, date of promotion and date eligible to retire or date of retirement, (e.g., Colonel/June 2006/December 2014). NOTE: IAW 5 U.S.C. 3326, a 180-day waiver will be required for retired or retiring members of the armed forces during the period of 180 days immediately after retirement. Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.

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, please indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
• Salary (current)

HELPFUL HINTS FOR YOUR RESUME:

• Reflect on the ECQs and think about how your past experiences and education relate to each ECQ.
• Read the vacancy announcement carefully.
• Adhere to the 2-page limitation (in PDF format and 12 point font)
• Quantify your accomplishments.
• Applicants should focus on recency of experience - Recruitment Panels, Executive Resources Boards, and Hiring Officials may consider experience over 10 years outdated.

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.

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.

SAF/MRL CONTACT INFORMATION: Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Ms. Keirsten Ramon at keirsten.ramon@us.af.mil or (571) 256-1916.

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Agency contact information

Keirsten Ramon

Phone

571-256-1916

Email

keirsten.ramon@us.af.mil

Address

AF Senior Executive Management

1040 Air Force Pentagon Room 4D

Washington, DC 20330

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Next steps

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