Executive Director

Executive Director

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principal and only assistant to the Commander for overall civilian employee and acquisition issues. Responsibilities include appraising progress in terms of stated goals and objectives, providing executive-level direction to subordinate organizations, and advising the Commander on the feasibility of actions proposed to resolve pressing problems. The Executive Director ensures sound management practices and principles are used throughout SSC in executing the mission. They also oversee performance management execution, ensuring consistency, serve as management official related to personnel issues, and maintain effective communications across the civilian workforce. The Executive Director conducts independent assessments of selected programs, mission areas, or functional areas across the Command. This includes command level strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and communication within the government and with industry, ensuring policy compliance particularly related to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) interests, cross-functional collaboration, and when necessary, executive-level crisis management. Additionally, the position represents the Commander in high-level meetings throughout government, industry, and the academic community. The Executive Director has executive-level interface and coordination with local, state, and federal government establishments as well as with equivalent echelon representatives of foreign governments. The Executive Director assists the Commander in the definition and improvement of organizational interfaces between SSC, the using commands, and outside agencies which participate in Command programs or activities. They formulate plans for the Commander to implement new policies for the management of SSC activities and participate in making key decisions concerning the utilization of resources allocated for the accomplishment of the mission. The position solves highly complex and unusual managerial problems, stimulates the development of new procedures, approaches, tools, and practices to enhance execution of the mission, and ensures the establishment of standards of professional and technical quality. The Executive Director evaluates the background of prospective candidates for critical positions and recommends selection of key personnel for senior-level positions. They ensure that career development requirements of assigned personnel are established and that actions are being taken to satisfy those requirements. They organize workshops, conferences, and action groups to facilitate and enhance the competence of the management and technical community. As the SSC's Senior Civilian Executive, they participate in and / or chair senior-level meetings at the headquarters or elsewhere in the command to address command-wide policy or procedural issues impacting the accession, enhancement, and retention of civilian leadership personnel.

Requirements :

Conditions of Employment :

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. In accordance with new OPM requirements to streamline Senior Executive Service (SES) hiring, applicants are no longer required to submit lengthy narrative essays, including those for Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs), when applying. Instead, the initial application will be resume-only, capped at two pages. This change streamlines the application process and more closely aligns with private industry practices. Applicants identified for potential selection will have their ECQs assessed by undergoing a structured interview with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB). To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume (not to exceed 2 pages). Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

Certification Requirements :

This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless specifically waived by the appropriate component official (i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management for the Component, the Service Acquisition Executive, or the Service Secretary), the following are statutorily mandated requirements :

• Ten (10) years acquisition experience in an AWF position, at least 4 years of which was performed while assigned to a CAP.
• Selectee must execute, as a condition of employment, a written agreement to remain in federal service in this position for at least three years.
• Selectee must meet Advanced level certification requirements in Program Management or must be able to meet Advanced certification within 48 months of assignment.
• Selectee must meet 80 hours of continuous learning requirements within the designated timeframe (80 hours of continuing learning (CL) every 2 years (with a goal of engaging in 40 hours annually)).

Technical Qualifications (TQs) : Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that satisfy the technical qualifications.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) : All new appointees to the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the five mandatory ECQs :

Please note : If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program, or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you must attach proof (e.g., SF-50 or Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education :

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is highly desired. A master's or advanced degree in an appropriate technical / business field is highly desired.

Additional Information :

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 must demonstrate an 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. This information should be embedded within the resume.

Tiering :

The Department of the Air Force structures its SES positions into tiers to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department.

Salary :

$187,845.00 - $225,700.00 per annum. (Air Force Tier 3) SES members are eligible for bonuses and / or ranks and stipends in addition to annual salary. SES members are eligible for Performance-Based Salary increases and / or bonuses.

Area of Consideration :

Applications will be accepted from all qualified persons.

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.

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 :

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