Program Manager (Deception Activities)

Air Combat Command • Langley AFB, VA

2d

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. The Program Manager leads planning, coordination, evaluation, execution, and reporting for the program, and leads, trains, and assists ACC Numbered Air Force (NAF) and wing deception managers to support effective and efficient DA across ACC NAFs and wings.

The role serves as the program’s subject matter expert for Headquarters ACC, including all ACC Numbered Air Forces, Active Duty Wings, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard units. The Program Manager conducts studies, initiatives, and inspections to improve the program and influence ACC and Air Force policy; advises ACC staff, NAF staffs, and Wing Commanders; and participates in or leads events and meetings needed to plan and execute operational testing and evaluations, Air Force Forces planning, and Air Component mission execution.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing as a Testing Designated Position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Specialized experience must include expert-level knowledge of airpower plans, procedures, and employment at strategic, operational, and tactical levels for major operations, with emphasis on signature management and mission readiness.
• Specialized experience must include in-depth knowledge of tanker, transport, and/or command and control intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance programs, weapons systems, and military operations to evaluate signature management and mission readiness of ACC units and mission execution.
• Specialized experience must include expert-level knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, standards, procedures, methodologies, and techniques applicable to a broad range of DA requirements and regulatory compliance in the execution of tactics, techniques, and procedures for special operations.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-12 is required for GS-13 consideration when TIG applies.
• Knowledge of military Information Operations at strategic and operational levels, especially DA development, coordination, and execution.
• Knowledge of airpower program goals, objectives, and operational missions; planning, coordinating, and budgeting DA activities; key event sequences and milestones; and methods for evaluating planning effectiveness.
• Ability to analyze and draw conclusions about DA program effectiveness and efficiency and prepare reports for senior Air Force, DoD, and joint service executives.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods for planning and assessing DA plans and programs for major operations, including war, military operations other than war, mobilization, deployment, special operations, and rescue.
• Skilled oral and written communication to provide expertise, lead team studies, negotiate complex issues, brief senior management with options and recommendations, mentor and appraise subordinates, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to research, analyze, and interpret high-level general, DoD, joint service, and military service guidelines and directives, adapting or interpreting them for application to issues and problems.
• Must clearly identify duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for part-time or unpaid experience submitted for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in operations security is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, evaluation, execution, and reporting for the Headquarters ACC Deception Activities program.
• Lead, train, and assist ACC NAF and wing deception managers to promote effective and efficient DA across ACC NAFs and wings.
• Serve as the program manager and subject matter expert for the Headquarters ACC DA program, including ACC Numbered Air Forces, Active Duty Wings, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard units.
• Lead or conduct studies, initiatives, and inspections to improve the DA program and influence ACC and Air Force policy changes.
• Provide DA advisory services to ACC staff, NAF staffs, and Wing Commanders.
• Chair, execute, or attend DA events, planning meetings, operational planning teams, and other meetings required to plan and execute operational testing and evaluations, Air Force Forces planning, and Air Component mission execution.

Benefits

• If authorized, permanent change of station (PCS) expenses will be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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