Director Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Weapon Systems Integration

Full Time, onsite
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Hill AFB, United States of America

$ 161,128 - $ 207,500 / month

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The Director, ICBM Weapons System Integration is responsible overseeing transition from Minuteman III (MMIII) to Sentinel on behalf of the PEO ICBMs and establishment and execution of new programs (DEM/VAL) for the ICBM fleet. The Director is responsible for working with the Nuclear Integrating PEO (NWC/CC) for ICBM architecture development and capability planning as required; also working with the ICBM Technical Director, Integrated Capabilities Command (ICC), and Air Force Global Strike Command to support all Department of the Air Force (DAF) ICBM weapon system capability development and program planning. This position is located at Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, ICBM Systems Directorate, Hill AFB, Utah and works directly for the ICBM PEO/Director, ICBM Directorate. The ICBM Weapon Systems Integration Director will be AFMC's principal senior executive leader working directly with the ICC and AFGSC and the ICBM Technical Director to determine capability development requirements and is responsible for integrating/transitioning the future operational environment, emerging threats, and advanced technologies to provide warfighters with the force design materiel needed to dominate the future battlefield. The purpose of the position is to provide executive organizational leadership and managerial direction for the integration of new technologies, oversight and management directorate support contracts and administrative oversight of the Lead Project Office for the warhead. Additionally, the Director will be responsible for engaging with other Department of Defense military Services and Agencies vital to ensure ICBM weapon system integration efforts are informed by and informing other multi-domain capability development activities and programs, thereby reducing the chance of duplication for DAF programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. citizenship is required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Mobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement
Selected candidate must file a Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978
Position has been designated Critical-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.
Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.
An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period.
Attendance to the Air Force's Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC) is generally required within 12 months of appointment, subject to course availability.
Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.
Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

Qualifications

A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the SES corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations.

B. Certification Requirements: This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless specifically waived by the appropriate component official (i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management for the Component, the Service Acquisition Executive, or the Service Secretary), the following are statutorily mandated requirements (Reference 10 U.S.C. 1731 and 1737).
a. Ten (10) years acquisition experience in an AWF position, at least 4 years of which was performed while assigned to a CAP.
b. Selectee must execute, as a condition of employment, a written agreement to remain in federal service in this position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.
c. Selectee must meet Advanced level certification requirements in Program Management or must be able to meet Advanced certification within 48 months of assignment.
d. Selectee must meet 80 hours of continuous learning requirements within the designated timeframe (80 hours of continuing learning (CL) every 2 years with a goal of engaging in 40 hours annually).

C. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): (NTE 2 pages - PDF format) A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. TQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel and Executive Resources Board members may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:

1. Substantial and demonstrated experience in:
(a) Management of large, complex, and technically oriented activities.
(b) Development, production, and sustainment phases of acquisition.
(c) Leading complex, advanced, high-risk acquisition programs, specifically ACAT designated programs.
(d) Accomplishment of program cost, schedule, and performance objectives to meet customer requirements; (e) Integrating weapon system management in support of the operational Air Force.

2. Leadership experience in managing and directing diverse organizations and enterprise portfolios to include integrating strategy across a multitude of stakeholders. Collaboration and Communication experience with DoD, other Services, other Government Agencies, Congress, and Industry/Academia.

In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the application package [Resume (not to exceed 5 pages) and Technical Qualifications (not to exceed a combined total of 2 pages).

Education

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is desired. A master's or advanced degree from an accredited institution is highly desired. An undergraduate technical degree or an advanced degree in either a technical or management field is highly desired.

Additional information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

SALARY: $161,128.00 - $207,500.00 per annum. (Air Force Tier 1) SES members are eligible for bonuses and/or ranks and stipends in addition to annual salary.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Applications will be accepted from current and former, career or career-conditional, permanent competitive service employees and Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles. Consideration will be extended without discrimination for any non-merit reason such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, age, membership or non-membership in any employee organization, or disability.

SES members are eligible for Performance-Based Salary increases and/or bonuses. This is a SES Career Reserved position and is assigned a precedence priority code of DV-6/ Brig Gen, Tier 1 for protocol purposes.

MOBILITY: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES and DISES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. Therefore, mobility is a condition of employment and appointed SES and DISES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

Relocation Authorized: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be offered.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.

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Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Conditions of Employment

U.S. citizenship is required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Mobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement
Selected candidate must file a Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978
Position has been designated Critical-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.
Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.
An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period.
Attendance to the Air Force's Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC) is generally required within 12 months of appointment, subject to course availability.
Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.
Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.