Senior Advisor for Program and Execution

Summary

Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide strategic and programmatic leadership to accelerate the acquisition and delivery of resilient and integrated space capabilities for the Department of the Air Force.

Duties

• As the Senior Advisor for Program and Execution, you will be an authoritative expert and key advisor to senior Department of the Air Force (DAF) leadership on the implementation of strategic acquisition objectives for the nation's most critical space programs.
• In this role, you will: Serve as a recognized authority for the strategic leadership of the new SAF/SQ mission, accelerating the acquisition and delivery of resilient, integrated space capabilities to the warfighter.
• Advise and inform the creation, development, and delivery of next-generation space capabilities by integrating advanced technology and processes to solve critical operational needs.
• Provide authoritative technical and programmatic evaluations and independent assessments of program execution against cost, schedule, and performance baselines.
• Leverage expert budgetary and programmatic skills to build consensus toward the development and implementation of reliable and cost-effective solutions for space capabilities.
• Establish and maintain working relationships to identify and resolve critical program issues involving the Intelligence Community, other federal agencies, and international partners.

Education

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

How You Will Be Evaluated

Applications will be evaluated against the position requirements. Failure to meet the position duties and qualifications will eliminate a candidate from further consideration.

Required Documents

• In accordance with new OPM requirements to streamline hiring, applicants are no longer required to submit length application packages.
• 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.
• A complete application includes the items specified below.
• If you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible.
• APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
• Please carefully review for applicability.
• Do not combine documents.
• Upload documents in pdf format. 1.
• Resume (Required): PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
• Your resume must be 2 pages in length (or less), type written, and formatted using no smaller than 1/2-inch margins, no smaller than 10-font, and uploaded as a pdf.
• Do not include borders, photos, or your social security number. 2.
• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 (Required): Current/Former SES Members: Must provide SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
• Current Federal Civil Service Employees: Must provide a copy of SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting status as a current Federal Civil Service employee. 3.
• Statement of Service/DD-214 (As applicable): Active Duty/Retired Service Members must submit a DD-214 or statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.
• The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). 4.
• Performance Appraisal (Optional): Applicants are encouraged to provide their most recent performance appraisal or equivalent performance evaluation document. 5.
• College transcript(s) (As applicable): Applicants must provide transcript(s) which demonstrate the acceptable combinations of education and experience as noted by OPM (if applicable).
• A copy is acceptable. 6.
• License(s) or certification(s) (As applicable): Applicants must provide copies of any licenses, certifications, or professional credentials required by the position (e.g.
• Bar membership, medical license, CPA certification, DAWIA certification, etc.) with their application. * Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in their resume and/or assessment questionnaire.
• Applicants must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities selected in the announcement questionnaire with the application package.
• Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager.