Deputy Assistant Secretary Of Defense For Platform And Weapon Portfolio Management

We are seeking a highly committed and skilled leader to drive efficiency and strategic management within federal defense acquisition programs, while upholding the foundational principles of the American republic.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Analyze intricate defense acquisition, portfolio management, and project lifecycles across diverse technical and managerial fields.
• Translate broad national security objectives into specific programmatic guidance for major defense programs, including aircraft, ships, submarines, ground vehicles, unmanned systems, munitions, and electronic warfare platforms.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• *Technical Qualifications (TQs):**
• Comprehensive understanding of defense acquisition, demonstrated by the ability to analyze complex portfolio and program management.
• Proven managerial competence in translating national security objectives into specific programmatic guidance for major defense programs.
• *Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):**
• **Commitment to Rule of Law:** Uphold the U.S. Constitution, rule of law, and serve the American people with an understanding of the American system of government.
• **Driving Efficiency:** Strategically manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and leverage technology for process improvements.
• **Merit & Competence:** Demonstrate exceptional technical skill, strong problem-solving abilities, agility, and resilience in producing high-quality work.
• **Leading People:** Lead and inspire teams towards organizational goals, foster a high-performance culture, ensure accountability, and develop others.
• **Achieving Results:** Translate strategies into actionable steps, drive innovation, and apply strategic thinking to meet organizational objectives.
• *Application Requirements:**
• **Resume Limit:** Your resume must **not exceed 2 pages**. Resumes over this limit will be disqualified.
• **Demonstrate Qualifications:** Your resume must clearly reflect demonstrated evidence of all Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) through examples of experience, education, and accomplishments.
• **No Separate Statements:** Do NOT submit separate narrative statements specifically addressing ECQs or TQs.
• **SES Eligibility (if applicable):** If you are an existing SES member or have SES reinstatement eligibility, attach proof of your eligibility (e.g., SF-50, OPM QRB certification).