SPACE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION OFFICE DIRECTOR AND SPACE ENTERPRISE CHIEF ENGINEER

Summary

Created by the FY2020 NDAA under the Department of the Air Force, the U.S. Space Force (USSF) secures U.S. freedom of action in the space domain. It trains and equips forces for offensive, defensive, and combat-support operations, providing independent capabilities to national leadership while boosting the overall lethality of the joint military force. Location to be determined after selection has been made.

Duties

This executive role serves as the central technical authority for the DAF space enterprise, bridging high-level strategic requirements with complex, cross-portfolio engineering execution and global partnerships to ensure U.S. space dominance. Directs enterprise system-of-systems engineering, technical governance, and cross-portfolio integration. Exercises delegated authority to oversee integration compliance across all Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) and Program Executive Offices (PEOs). Leads mission thread analysis, kill chain assessments, and cross-program interface definitions. Decomposes high-level Space Priority Requirements into actionable, cross-mission specifications while enforcing technical baselines. Aligns technical execution, architectures, and schedules across multiple portfolios. Identifies integration risks or gaps, directs corrective mitigation actions, and directly informs resource planning and POM investment prioritization. Ensures end-to-end capability interoperability by coordinating with the Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC), interagency partners, and allied nations. Serves as the premier senior technical advisor to DAF leadership (including the ASAF and PDAS). Represents SSIO in high-level DoW/IC engagements, supporting senior testimonies, acquisition strategies, and architecture development forums. Mentors and develops a highly skilled, high-performance workforce of civilian and military personnel. Establishes organizational structures and a culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and enterprise-level thinking. Qualifications

Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has education, training, 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. In accordance with new OPM requirements to streamline Senior Executive Service (SES) hiring, applicants are no longer required to submit lengthy narrative essays, including those for Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs), when applying. Instead, the initial application will be resume-only, capped at two pages. This change streamlines the application process and more closely aligns with private industry practices. Applicants identified for potential selection will have their ECQs assessed by undergoing a structured interview with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB). To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the education, Technical Qualifications (TQ), and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) related to this position within your resume (not to exceed 2 pages). Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1. Demonstrated executive-level experience leading the integration of complex space acquisition portfolios, architectures, and mission areas across multiple organizations, including PEOs/PAEs and other national security space stakeholders. This includes directing enterprise systems engineering, requirements and architecture decomposition, mission thread analysis, interface management, and system-of-systems integration; shaping enterprise technical strategies; and driving alignment and unity of effort across diverse acquisition authorities and mission partners. TQ2. Demonstrated mastery of space systems engineering, enterprise architectures, mission and technical decomposition, and integration disciplines, and the ability to apply them to shape technical baselines, interface standards, and enterprise-level engineering decisions affecting multi-billion-dollar portfolios. Proven ability to advise senior Department of War (DoW), Department of Air Force (DAF), and national security leaders on acquisition strategy, programmatic and technical risk, architectural alignment, and enterprise governance, synthesizing complex technical, operational, and programmatic information into actionable recommendations for senior decision makers. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): All new appointees to the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the five mandatory ECQs: ECQ 1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2. Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3. Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4. Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5. Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Please note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program, or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you must attach proof (e.g., SF-50 or Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is highly desired. A master's or advanced degree in engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related technical field is highly desired; advanced study in business or public administration is also desirable. Certification Required: Advanced Program Management (Legacy Level III) How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet the education, eligibility, and minimum qualifications requirements, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Applicants will be evaluated against the qualifications requirements by a screening panel composed of senior executives and/or general officers selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Final selection is contingent on approval by the Under Secretary of the Air Force. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the selected candidate must have their executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) prior to appointment. The selected candidate's application will be forwarded to OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Once QRB certified, the selected candidates will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/. Other Information

In addition, DoW 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 DoW or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives must demonstrate an 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. This information should be embedded within the resume. Tiering: The Department of the Air Force structures its SES positions into tiers to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department. Salary: $151,662.00 - $219,000.00 per annum. (Air Force Tier 2) SES members are eligible for bonuses and/or ranks and stipends in addition to annual salary. SES members are eligible for Performance-Based Salary increases and/or bonuses. Area of Consideration: Applications will be accepted from all qualified persons. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. Therefore, mobility is a condition of employment and appointed SES 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 DoW Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here 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 here for additional information. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties, click here.