Deputy Assistant Secretary Of Defense (Strategic Space And Intelligence Portfolio Management)

## Senior Executive Service (SES) Leader - Strategic Defense Acquisition

• *Overview:**

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Executive Service (SES) leader to drive efficiency within the Federal government and uphold American foundational principles. This high-impact role demands strategic oversight, strong leadership, and expertise in defense acquisition.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Analyze complex portfolio management and major defense acquisition programs.
• Translate broad national security objectives into specific programmatic guidance for critical areas (e.g., space, strategic deterrence, C4/ISR, Nuclear C3).
• Strategically manage resources, optimize budgets, and implement technological efficiencies.
• Lead, inspire, and hold teams accountable to achieve organizational vision and goals.
• Demonstrate exceptional technical competence, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability.
• Uphold the U.S. Constitution and ensure fair application of the rule of law.
• *Required Qualifications:**

Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following:

• **Technical Qualifications (TQs):**

* Proven ability to analyze complex issues in portfolio management and major defense acquisition programs, coupled with strong managerial competence and a broad defense acquisition background. * Demonstrated skill in translating national security objectives into programmatic guidance for specific portfolios (e.g., space, strategic deterrence, C4/ISR, or Nuclear C3).

• **Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) - All five are mandatory:**

* Commitment to the Rule of Law and American Founding Principles. * Driving Efficiency (fiscal responsibility, resource management, leveraging technology). * Merit and Competence (technical skill, problem-solving, agility, resilience). * Leading People (accountability, developing others, executive judgment). * Achieving Results (operational mindset, innovation, strategic thinking).

• **SES Eligibility:** Must be a current SES member, certified through an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility. Proof of eligibility is required.
• *Application Notes:**
• Your resume **must not exceed 2 pages** and should clearly integrate examples demonstrating all required Technical and Executive Core Qualifications.
• Do NOT submit separate narrative statements for ECQs or TQs; your resume serves as the primary evidence.
• Resumes exceeding the 2-page limit will be disqualified.