Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff Force Modernization

Department of the Air Force Headquarters•Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Force Modernization reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Staff, Force Modernization (A5/7). The position establishes policy for Air Force strategy, mission integration, integrated capability development, operational requirements processes, and the prioritization and integration of modernization efforts into the corporate process. It develops Air Force concepts of operations and force design, and directs Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) Title 10 wargaming to test and refine future concepts for inclusion in the modernization plan. The role provides headquarters operational requirements focus to Major Command (MAJCOM) modernization planning and Mission Need Analysis, applying capability-development tools to oversee capability assessments, solutions analyses, prioritization of science and technology needs, prototyping, experimentation planning, requirements development, and pre-acquisition planning. It shapes Mission Needs Statements and Operational Requirements for the Air Force corporate structure and the Joint Requirements Oversight Council, and translates advanced concepts into military utility through capability road maps, corporate-process advocacy, program planning, and collaboration with the Acquisition community. The incumbent supervises Special Access Required program requirements; articulates operational concepts, needs, and requirements; chairs and directs the Air Force Requirements Oversight Council (AFROC); participates in MAJCOM requirements identification and review; and obtains Chief of Staff or Joint Staff approval for Air Force Mission Need Statements and Operational Requirements. The position briefs Air Force leadership on urgent needs and modernization requirements, advocates operational perspectives as a member of the Air Force Board, supervises development of Air Force mission threads addressing joint-force capability gaps, and acts for the DCS/A5/7 in the DCS's absence except in matters of military command. The position is designated Critical-Sensitive and requires a Top Secret security clearance, drug testing, travel (including short-notice travel), and availability for duties outside normal hours, including weekends, to support exercises and crisis planning. Mobility is a condition of employment. A career SES appointment includes a one-year probationary period; attendance at the Air Force Senior Leader Orientation Course is generally required within 12 months of appointment, subject to availability.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, where applicable.
Ability to meet the eligibility criteria based on training, education, and experience sufficient to perform the position's duties.
Demonstrated knowledge and personal experience formulating, leading, and managing enterprise-level strategy, capability development, operational requirements, and integration with acquisition, resourcing, and requirements authorities inside and outside the Department of the Air Force.
Experience engaging with OSW, Joint Staff, Air and Space Force staffs, other Service staffs, MAJCOMs, think tanks or academia, and private industry in relevant enterprise-level work.
Expert knowledge of modernization requirements and processes and Air Force weapon-system programs, including air superiority, nuclear, mobility, autonomous platforms, weapons, sensors, command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, base defense, personnel recovery, and cyber capabilities.
Ability to meet the five SES Executive Core Qualifications: commitment to the rule of law and principles of the American Founding; driving efficiency; merit and competence; leading people; and achieving results.
Ability to demonstrate a broad enterprise perspective and work with internal and external partners in support of national-security objectives.
Ability to obtain or hold a Top Secret clearance.
Must pass required pre-appointment urinalysis and be subject to random drug testing.
Must sign the required drug-testing letter.
Must travel under DoD Joint Travel Regulations, including on short notice, and may need to work outside normal duty hours, including weekends.
Must file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278).
SES career appointees must successfully complete a one-year probationary period.
Mobility is a condition of employment; SES appointees must sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement.
Must attend the Air Force Senior Leader Orientation Course, generally within 12 months of appointment, subject to course availability.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of related Joint and Intelligence Community programs is highly desired.
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 a technical or management field is highly desired.
Experience developing consensus on difficult issues and advocating for critical decisions with Joint and Air Force senior leadership.
Experience assembling and leading cross-functional teams to solve complex enterprise-level problems.

Responsibilities

Establish policy for Air Force strategy, mission integration, integrated capability development, operational requirements processes, and modernization prioritization and integration.
Develop Air Force concepts of operations and force design.
Direct CSAF Title 10 wargaming to test future concepts for inclusion in the modernization plan.
Guide MAJCOM modernization planning and Mission Need Analysis, overseeing capability assessments, solutions analyses, S&T prioritization, prototyping, experimentation planning, requirements development, and pre-acquisition planning.
Shape Mission Needs Statements and Operational Requirements for the Air Force corporate structure and Joint Requirements Oversight Council.
Translate advanced concepts into military utility through capability road maps, corporate-process advocacy, program planning, and collaboration with the Acquisition community.
Supervise Special Access Required program requirements.
Articulate operational concepts, needs, and requirements for internal and external consideration.
Chair and direct the Air Force Requirements Oversight Council (AFROC).
Participate in MAJCOM requirements identification and review.
Staff and review requirements and obtain Chief of Staff or Joint Staff approval of Air Force Mission Need Statements and Operational Requirements.
Brief Air Force leadership on priority and status of outstanding urgent needs and modernization requirements.
Serve on the Air Force Board and advocate operational perspectives within the Air Force and with OSW in the SPPBE process.
Supervise development of Air Force mission threads to address critical joint-force capability gaps.
Act for the DCS/A5/7 in the DCS's absence in all matters except military command, maintain continuity of operations, and keep the DCS informed of significant activities.

Benefits

Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.
Relocation assistance may be authorized through payment of Permanent Change of Station costs in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered.

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