Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Of The Air Force (Space Acquisition And Integration)

Seeking a dynamic leader for a Senior Executive Service (SES) Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) within the Department of Defense. This role requires exceptional expertise to drive complex acquisition programs and strategic initiatives.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• **Acquisition Program Leadership:** Direct acquisition program management and lifecycle planning, focusing on program fundamentals, rapid delivery, and seamless integration into joint warfighter networks to meet COCOM needs.
• **DoD Corporate Oversight:** Apply deep knowledge of DoD processes including acquisition, program planning, budgeting, and execution (PPBE), requirement planning, congressional engagement, and career field management.
• **Strategic Enterprise Perspective:** Cultivate a broad understanding of DoD and government-wide strategic priorities, collaborating with internal and external partners to achieve national security objectives.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• **Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs):**

* Proven expertise and leadership in acquisition program management and lifecycle planning, specifically in program fundamentals, speed of delivery, and integration into joint complex warfighter networks. * Demonstrated knowledge of DoD Corporate oversight processes: acquisition, PPBE, requirement planning, congressional engagement, DoD acquisition/engineering career field management, and SAP classification. * Possession of an Enterprise Perspective: ability to understand and align responsibilities with DoD/government-wide strategic priorities and partner effectively (information must be embedded in resume).

• **Certification & Experience:**

* Minimum 10 years acquisition experience in an Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position, including at least 4 years in a CAP. * Advanced level certification in Program Management (or ability to achieve within 48 months). * Commitment to 80 hours of continuous learning every two years. * Agreement to remain in federal service for a minimum of three years.

• *Application Process:**
• **Initial Application:** Submit a resume (max 2 pages) clearly demonstrating all MTQs with examples. No narrative essays (including ECQs) are required at this stage.
• **Selection Stage:** Candidates identified for potential selection will undergo a structured interview with the OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) assessing Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
• *Note:** If you are a current SES member, certified through an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, please provide proof with your application.