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This position is the Chief Data and Information Officer within Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC), leading the development, enhancement, and sustainment of the Center's Information Technology (IT) architecture for enabling its national level mission.
12/06/2023 to 01/03/2024
$151,633 - $195,000 per year
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MRL2023-48
764325700
The Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) provides world-class, time-dominant scientific and technical information for decision advantage supporting international WMD treaty compliance and combatant commanders. This position is the Chief Data and Information Officer within AFTAC, leading the development, enhancement, and sustainment of the Center's Information Technology (IT) architecture for enabling its national level mission. As a leading authority and recognized expert in the field of technology capabilities and advancements, the position provides strategic leadership, vision, expert advice, and guidance that defines the Center's IT operations, infrastructure, application development, application modernization, network security, high performance computing, cloud computing, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) algorithm deployment, and data management policies. Delivers recommendations and decisions that shape the direction and acquisition of the Center's mission systems. Approves the Center's cyber strategy and ensures an integrated IT roadmap that nests with the greater Air Force's technology efforts. Determines enterprise strategy for data management, analytics and digital transformation that optimizes performance across all mission areas in the Center. Holds the authority to approve custom, commercial, and integrated IT hardware, software, and data management solutions to operations across the enterprise, preserving the long-term digital strategy. Builds strategic partnerships with department of defense, interagency, academic, and industry experts to identify resources, technologies, and efficiencies that enable the adoption of new capabilities at scale and speed. Serves as the advisor to the AFTAC Commander regarding the strategy, engineering, security, sustainment, and continuous enhancement of AFTAC's IT systems, analytical tool development capabilities, information assurance policy compliance, and cyber defense capabilities. The position is a senior member of the Chief Scientist's team and will leverage those relationships to ensure scientific equities and requirements unique to AFTAC are integrated into the Center's overall IT strategy.
Architecture Stewardship: As a leading authority/authoritative expert in the field of IT architecture, digital transformation, and technology innovation, leads the Center's digital transformation, continuous IT enhancement, modernization of software applications, and algorithmic tool development. Advises the Center Commander on development, integration and modernization efforts for mission IT system hardware, software, technical aspects of associated acquisition programs, and serves as chair of the AFTAC Data Governance Council. The position will set policy on behalf of the Center Commander to align all efforts to support the overall cyber strategy.
Subject Matter Expert: Serves as a subject matter expert and AFTAC representative to a variety of IT centric interagency, academic, and industry organizations. Serves as a special advisor to the Executive Director, 16th Air Force and the AFTAC Commander. Represents the AFTAC on matters concerning IT operations, infrastructure, application development and modernization, software engineering, artificial intelligence/machine learning algorithm deployment, cyber-related and data management issues, policies, and directives. Establishes, develops, maintains, and cultivates effective strategic and working relationships with key mission partners operating in the IT space.
Architectural Governance and Policy Development: Coordinates with mission stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement processes impacting operations and integration are occurring on schedule. Advises on the development of system usage and access control policies in collaboration with AFTAC Data Governance Council. Educates the organization on the technological and mission perspectives of new approaches, such as testing hypotheses and statistical validation of results.
There are no education requirements for this position.
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.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
The following conditions of employment apply: This position is covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) and as such will subject the incumbent to those examinations and/or tests that are necessary to obtain and retain a security clearance and any special accesses required by the position in accordance with AFI 36-1101 and under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007. Failure to comply with any of the special requirements, when required, will subject the incumbent of this position to reassignment or disciplinary adverse actions, including demotions or removal.
A Joint Duty Assignment (JDA) Program certification is desired Joint duty credit is awarded by serving at least 12 months in an Intelligence Community (IC) agency, an organization outside the IC, or joint organization at the pay grade or rank of at least GG/GS-13 beginning after 11 September 2001. In addition, individuals deployed for 179 days or more to a designated combat zone will satisfy the 12-month minimum requirement [or 179-day deployment] so long as that minimum requirement is met within a 24-month period. Relevant military, professional, technical, managerial, and/or leadership experience outside the IC may qualify as the equivalent of a JDA. In addition, a waiver for the Joint Duty Credit may be considered if there are no highly qualified alternative candidates with JDA Program certification.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated against the foregoing qualification requirements. Failure to meet any one of the mandatory technical qualification standards will eliminate a candidate from further consideration. A screening panel will evaluate the candidates for this position composed of a diverse mix of senior executives selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. The panel members will individually review each of the applications in terms of the qualifications criteria contained in this announcement. The qualifications stated are the minimum requirements of the position to be Qualified, a rating schedule will be applied by a screening panel to determine which candidates are considered to be Best Qualified. Then, they will meet to discuss each application, and reach a consensus decision as to the best qualified, qualified or not qualified candidates. The panel will interview all of the best-qualified candidates based upon consistently applied criteria. The panel will then make a recommendation of those best-qualified candidates who should be referred to the selecting official, in priority order. Final selection of a candidate is contingent upon USecAF approval.
To receive full consideration, each applicant must submit the documents in the format as designated. Packages that do not include all of the required documents or meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.
**************ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED IN PDF FORMAT*******************
The Qualifications Documents must be formatted using Times New Roman, size 12 font, with 1-inch margins. Do not use borders, provide photos, or list a Social Security Number on any of the Qualifications Documents. DO NOT COMBINE DOCUMENTS.
A. Resume in the preferred format (Limit 5 pages Total). Upload in PDF format. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
B. Mandatory Technical Qualifications Statement addressing each of the TQs (NTE 2 Pages per MTQ). Upload in PDF format and include the MTQ statement as indicated in the announcement.
C. Most recent completed Performance Appraisal (current and/or former federal employees) or Performance Report (OPR or EPR). For applicants in the private sector, please provide a copy of your equivalent Evaluation Report.
D. Most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, noting your current position, grade level and salary level (applies only to current or former civilian government employee).
E. College transcript(s) (copy is acceptable) which demonstrates the acceptable combinations of education and experience as noted by OPM.
F. Military: Retired - a copy of your DD214 and/or Retirement orders; Active Duty - submit a Statement of Service Letter and state highest rank held date of promotion and date eligible to retire or date of retirement. Documents are required.
G. JOINT DUTY ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENT: Joint IC Duty certification is a prerequisite for appointment to senior executive, senior professional, and DCIPS positions classified above GG grade 15. Candidates for this position will be reviewed for receipt of joint duty credit. You must provide evidence of having obtained joint duty credit by submitting a previously approved Joint Duty Claim Form(s) or by requesting approval of a joint duty claim by submitting the Joint Duty Claim Form with supporting documentation.
H. (Optional): Ethnicity and Race Identification, SF-181 -- Form available at: https://www.opm.gov
I. (Optional): Self-Identification of Disability, SF-256 -- Form available at: https://www.opm.gov
DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as copies of position descriptions, award certificates and transmittal letters will not be forwarded for review.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please follow the below instructions to submit applications. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/03/2024.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
PREFERRED RESUME FORMAT: (Limit 5 pages/Times New Roman 12-font) (Do Not Use the USAJOBS Resume Builder) - Please submit a typewritten resume (upload as a PDF), including the following information:
Job Information: Announcement number (MRL2023-48) and title of the position to which you are applying.
Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), day and evening phone numbers (with area code) and complete e-mail address where you would like to receive correspondence regarding your application. **PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER**
Active-Duty/Retired Military: State highest rank held, date of promotion and date eligible to retire or date of retirement, (e.g., Colonel/June 2006/December 2014). NOTE: IAW 5 U.S.C. 3326, a 180-day waiver will be required for retired or retiring members of the armed forces during the period of 180 days immediately after retirement.
Education: Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Work Experience: Give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: (Do not send job descriptions)
- Starting and ending dates (month and year)
- Job title (for government position, include civilian series and grade or military rank)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number, please indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
- Salary (current)
References:Provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three individuals who can comment on your qualifications for this position. Please do not list supervisors already listed above.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify this office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.
SAF/MRL CONTACT INFORMATION: Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Virginia Reynolds at virginia.reynolds@us.af.mil; or, Melanie McGuire at melanie.mcguire@us.af.mil.
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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: $151,633.00 - $195,000.00 per annum. (Air Force Tier 1) Defense Intelligence Senior Level (DISL) members are eligible for performance-based salary increases and/or bonuses.
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) eligible. 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.
