Deputy Director Of Manpower, Organization And Resources

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader for a Senior Executive Service (SES) position focused on manpower resource management within a federal defense context. This role requires an expert understanding of military resource allocation, policy development, and executive leadership to drive efficiency and achieve organizational goals.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Oversee manpower resource management at the HQ Air Force level or equivalent.
• Lead the development, defense, and amendment of military department/defense agency programs and budgets through the Planning, Programming, and Budget Execution System (PPBE).
• Formulate and implement comprehensive manpower policies, organizational structures, and resource allocation methodologies.
• Drive executive-level decision-making processes at department and national levels.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• *Technical Qualifications (TQs):**
• **Manpower Resource Expertise:** Expert understanding of manpower resource management at HQ Air Force level or above, including detailed knowledge of the Department of War (DoW) PPBE system.
• **Policy Development & Application:** Demonstrated skill in developing and applying manpower policies, organizational structures, and manpower requirement sizing methodologies.
• **Strategic Knowledge:** Working knowledge of the National Defense Authorization Act, the National Defense Strategy Review Process, and the Air Force Manpower Resource Allocation Process.
• **Executive Leadership:** Executive-level experience formulating and implementing manpower policies within the Department of War or similar large organization, with proficiency in leading executive-level decision-making.
• *Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):**
• **Commitment to the Rule of Law:** Demonstrated knowledge of the American government system, commitment to the Constitution, and service to the American people.
• **Driving Efficiency:** Ability to strategically manage resources, budget effectively, reduce waste, and pursue process/technological improvements.
• **Merit and Competence:** Proven ability to produce high-quality, effective work.
• **Leading People:** Demonstrated ability to inspire teams, foster a high-performance and accountable culture, and lead through change.
• **Achieving Results:** Proven ability to deliver individual and organizational results aligned with strategic goals.
• *Application Process:**
• Submit a resume, strictly limited to two pages.
• Your resume *must* clearly demonstrate your experience, education, and accomplishments related to both the Technical and Executive Core Qualifications.
• Initial applications are resume-only; no lengthy narrative essays (ECQs/TQs) are required at this stage.
• Candidates identified for potential selection will undergo a structured interview with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) to assess ECQs.
• Current SES members, SES Candidate Development Program graduates, or those with SES reinstatement eligibility must attach proof of eligibility (e.g., SF-50, OPM QRB Certification).
• Note: Eligibility is based on comprehensive training, education, and experience sufficient to effectively carry out the position's duties.*