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Director, Space And Intelligence Division

Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
Salary
$184K–$226K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 weeks ago

Job Description

Summary

Lead U.S. military strategic planning, defense resource allocation, and drive government efficiency as a Senior Executive.

## Senior Executive Service (SES) Opportunity

We are seeking a highly qualified and committed leader for a critical Senior Executive Service (SES) position within the Federal government. This role focuses on enhancing government efficiency, upholding the rule of law, and driving strategic initiatives in defense planning and resource management.

### Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert leadership in U.S. military force planning and analysis, encompassing US Space Force programs and DoD intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems.
  • Develop and apply sophisticated analytical models to evaluate the costs, effectiveness, and benefits of alternative U.S. military programs and systems.
  • Oversee and manage resource allocation, leveraging in-depth knowledge of major systems such as the DoD's Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES).
  • Strategically manage fiscal and organizational resources, identifying and implementing efficiencies and cutting wasteful spending.
  • Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Drive innovation and achieve measurable results aligned with organizational goals and presidential priorities.
### Required Qualifications:

Candidates must demonstrate comprehensive experience and accomplishments in the following areas:

  • *Technical Expertise:**
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. military force planning and analysis, particularly concerning US Space Force programs and DoD intelligence systems.
  • Proven ability to develop and apply analytical models for evaluating military program effectiveness and benefits.
  • Strong understanding of major resource allocation systems, such as DoD's PPBES.
  • *Executive Core Competencies (ECQs):**
  • **Commitment to Public Service:** Deep understanding of the American system of government, commitment to the Constitution, rule of law, and serving the American people.
  • **Driving Efficiency:** Demonstrated ability to strategically manage resources, optimize budgets, cut waste, and leverage technology for improved outcomes.
  • **Merit and Competence:** Exceptional technical skill, problem-solving abilities, agility, and resilience in producing high-quality work.
  • **Leading People:** Proven capacity to inspire and guide teams, foster accountability, develop talent, and make sound executive judgments.
  • **Achieving Results:** Ability to translate strategy into action, drive innovation, and apply strategic thinking to meet organizational objectives.
### Application Instructions: Submit a concise, two-page resume that explicitly highlights your demonstrated experience and accomplishments related to all Technical Qualifications (TQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Resumes exceeding two pages will be disqualified. Do not submit separate narrative statements for ECQs or TQs. If you are already an SES member, certified through an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program, or have SES reinstatement eligibility, provide proof of your eligibility.

  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring decisions are based solely on merit and competence.*


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The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is a headquarters-level staff of the United States Department of Defense. It is the principal civilian staff element of the U.S. secretary of defense, and it assists the secretary in carrying out authority, direction and control of the Department of Defense in the exercise of policy development, planning, resource management, fiscal, and program evaluation responsibilities. OSD is the secretary of defense's support staff for managing the Department of Defense, and it corresponds to what the Executive Office of the President of the U.S. is to the U.S. president for managing the whole of the Executive branch of the federal government.

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