Program Manager (Deception Activities)

Air Combat Command • Langley AFB, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Headquarters, United States Air Combat Command (ACC) Program Manager for the Deception Activities (DA) program. This role involves leading in the planning, coordination, evaluation, execution, and reporting of the DA program. The Program Manager will lead, train, and assist ACC NAF and wing deception managers to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of DA at all ACC NAFs and wings.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Knowledge at an expert level of airpower plans, procedures, and employment at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels for conducting major operations such as war, military operations other than war, mobilization, and deployment with an emphasis on signature management to evaluate mission readiness.
• Knowledge of tanker, transport, and/or command and control intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance programs, weapons systems, and military operations at an in-depth level to evaluate signature management and mission readiness of ACC units and mission execution.
• Knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies, standards, procedures, methodologies, and techniques applied at an expert level to a broad range of DA requirements in order to determine compliance with applicable regulatory provision during execution of tactics, techniques, and procedures in the performance of special operations.
• Knowledge of relationships at an expert level with other Major Command's program and key functions within the AF and in other agencies.
• Knowledge to conduct comprehensive analysis of DA requirement, planning and execution where mission effectiveness and determination of operational success are extremely broad and difficult to determine.
• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods at an expert level for the assessment and improvement of deception activities for command plans, programs, and missions.
• Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.
• Knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of DA.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level.
• Knowledge of military Information Operations at the strategic and operational levels with emphasis on DA development, coordination, and execution.
• Knowledge of airpower program goals, objectives, and operational missions while planning, coordinating, and budgeting DA activities, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.
• Knowledge sufficient to analyze and draw conclusions regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of the DA program and write reports appropriate for senior AF, DoD, and joint service executives.
• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the planning and assessment of DA plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, military operations other than war, mobilization, deployment, special operations, rescue, or similar operations.
• Skilled communication, both orally and in writing, to provide seasoned expertise; lead team studies, negotiate complex, controversial issues; provide informational briefings to include options and recommendations to high level management; mentor, motivate, and appraise subordinates; and establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships.
• Ability to research, analyze, and interpret high-level guidelines including general, DoD, Joint Service, and military service directives and instructions requiring considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to issues or problems.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in operations security is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Program Manager and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Headquarters, ACC DA Program including all ACC Numbered Air Forces, Active Duty Wings, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard units.
• Leads and/or conducts studies, initiatives and inspections for HQ ACC DA program to improve the program and influence ACC and AF policy changes.
• Provides DA advisory services directly to ACC Staff, NAF staffs, and Wing Commanders.
• Chairs, executes, and/or attends DA events, planning meetings, operational planning teams, and any other meetings necessary to plan and execute operational testing and evaluations (OT&E), Air Force Forces (AFFOR) planning, and Air Component mission execution.

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.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed