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The primary purpose of this position is to directs and coordinates the Administrative Assistant's operational and functional resources supportive efforts. Provides oversight of centralized resource management for the Headquarters Air Force (HAF) in the areas of manpower, human resources, and financial management.
05/15/2024 to 05/28/2024
$183,359 - $204,000 per year
ES 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
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Yes
Yes
MRL2024-22
791461100
Directs and coordinates the Administrative Assistant's operational and functional resources support efforts. Provides oversight of centralized resources management for the Headquarters Air Force (HAF) in the areas of manpower, human resources, and financial management. The incumbent of this position is accountable for the $5.6 billion portfolio distributed between 35 HAF directorates and 20 assigned Field Operating Agencies and other organizations. The incumbent performs all equivalent MAJCOM programming and financial management functions to meet Department of the Air Force (DAF) and DoD-wide mission objectives.
The Director provides direction, takes, and recommends action on matters pertaining to the financial management, including the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of the HAF financial portfolio. Develops strategy to identify Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) requirements during Program Objective Memorandum (POM) cycles, consistent with mission requirements and OSD, Joint Staff, and DAF guidance, and consistently solicits and obtains HAF senior leadership coordination on the plan for presenting requirements to the DAF Corporate Structure (HAF mission panels, Air Force Group, Air Force Board). The incumbent provides direct management and organizational support to those activities and national level agencies and organizations for which the DAF exercises executive agency authority as directed by the President of the United States. Responsible for establishing metric and analysis systems for units managed to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory
procedures.
Incumbent provides guidance, interpretation, defense, and execution of varied and complex operation and investment budgets. The Director, as appropriate, interfaces and participates with Secretariat, Air Staff, and Space Staff senior leadership on all aspects of planning, programming, budgeting, and execution. Participates in the development and implementation of management decisions and policies affecting the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of HAF programs. Accountable for a balanced and executable Execution Plan facilitating accomplishment of mission goals and objectives of the Secretariat, Air Staff, and Space Staff, to include associated FOAs. Administers/manages all HAF and MAJCOM
emergency and extraordinary expenses (E&EE) and funds. Responsible for financial oversight reviews of the overall portfolio effectiveness to include the identification and justification of critical unfunded requirements in response to SAF/FMB-directed budget reviews. Directly advises HAF senior leadership and interfaces with the HAF Corporate Structure (Program and Budget Review Group, co-chaired by the Deputy Administrative Assistant and the HAF Deputy Director of Staff, and the Program and Budget Review Board, co-chaired by the Administrative Assistant and the HAF Director of Staff) and SAF/FMB on the resolution of fiscal cycle execution year issues.
The Director is responsible for collaborative and effective working relationships throughout the DAF, OSD, other DoD components, OPM, and other Federal agencies. Incumbent advocates and effectively communicates the HAF's point of view in consultation with senior officials at all levels within the HAF (including senior leaders in the Secretariat, Air Staff, and Space Staff) and other Federal agencies on manpower, human resources, and financial management. Undertakes, completes, and coordinates unique, unprecedented and politically sensitive policy projects and taskers received from SAF/AA, Secretary of the Air Force, Under Secretary of the Air Force, the Assistant Secretaries, and other senior Air Force officials regarding manpower, human resources, and financial management issues that could affect the DAF.
As senior advisor to the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, the incumbent independently conceptualizes, plans, coordinates and executes programs, policies and procedures for unique, unprecedented, and politically sensitive projects and taskers received from SecAF, USecAF,
SAF/AA, OCSO and the Assistant Secretaries, and other senior Air Force officials regarding financial management, manpower, and human resources that affect the Air Force. Develops, directs and administers plans and procedures and implements regulations to support a continuing and aggressive resource management program designed to provide support to serviced organizations in an efficient, effective and responsible manner. Provides authoritative advice to, interfaces and participates with the HAF leadership on all aspects of planning, programming and budgeting for financial management, manpower, and human resources.
The incumbent will have comprehensive knowledge of at least one of the following areas, and multiple areas are desirable: financial management, accounting principles, program management and planning, financial analysis, coupled with knowledge of financial: management analysis, information systems, and enterprise architecture tools and methodologies.
The incumbent should have experience preparing financial reports and analysis or auditing in a government environment. The incumbent must have the ability, experience and credibility to manage large teams of accounting/finance and manpower/HR professionals. A high degree of initiative and innovative talent within a broad field of expertise is required. Experience with Air Force and DoD financial issues and operations are also highly desirable.
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.
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. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities please click here. Subsequently, FTR Bulletin 20-04 issued by GSA, provides further information regarding NDAA FY2020, Public Law 116-92, and the expansion of eligibility beyond "transferred" for WTA/RITA allowances. For additional information, please click here.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A Resume-based Senior Executive Service (SES) Hiring Method will be used for this recruitment. This method provides an alternative to traditional submissions that requires applicants to submit a resume and 10-page written Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) narrative statement. A well-written resume for this announcement should demonstrate to Senior Hiring Officials that you possess the essential ECQs with supporting accomplishments. Applicants should incorporate ECQs and technical competencies as they write their resumes and can refer to the following OPM Link for additional guidance on SES Executive Qualifications: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf. In addition, the Department of the Air Force highly encourages applicants to seek mentoring assistance from a current SES member in preparing and/or reviewing their package.
PLEASE NOTE: This position will be filled under the FY2021 NDAA Section 1118, "Pilot Program for Initial Appointments to Senior Executive Service Positions in the Department of Defense (DoD)." This authority allows us to appoint qualified individuals to initial career appointments into the Senior Executive Service of the DoD without regard to 5 U.S.C. 3393(c).
A career SES appointment made under this authority does not guarantee that you will be eligible to transfer to another career SES appointment outside of the DoD without the need for you to compete. Other Federal agencies may require you to submit ECQs to OPM's QRB prior to your appointment in that agency.
Applications will be evaluated against the qualification's requirements. Failure to meet the Mandatory Technical Qualifications standards will eliminate a candidate from further consideration. Candidates will be evaluated for this position by a screening panel composed of a diverse mix of senior executives and/or general officers selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. The panel discusses each application and reaches consensus on the resume packages demonstrating a high degree of the executive core qualifications and technical competencies. Only those applicants whose packages demonstrate a mastery of ECQs and technical competencies are selected for interviews. Post interview, 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 is contingent upon the Air Force Executive Resources Board and the Under Secretary of the Air Force.
REMINDER: Before uploading your required PDF documents (Resume, Technical Qualification narrative), please ensure they DO NOT EXCEED the noted page limits.
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. A resume-based application method will be used. Do NOT submit traditional ECQ narratives. Instead, applicants are required to submit a resume, not to exceed 5 pages, that shows possession of the ECQs. (See preferred format below). Upload in PDF format. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER
B. Mandatory Technical Qualifications Statement addressing each of the TQs (NTE 2 pages Total). 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. Current or Former Senior Executives (SES) must provide a copy of their Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification (applies only to CDP graduates).
E. 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).
F. College transcript(s) (copy is acceptable) which demonstrates the acceptable combinations of education and experience as noted by OPM.
G. 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.
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 05/28/2024.
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 (MRL2024-22) 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)
HELPFUL HINTS FOR YOUR RESUME:
- Reflect on the ECQs and think about how your past experiences and education relate to each ECQ.
- Read the vacancy announcement carefully.
- Adhere to the 5-page limitation (in PDF format and 12 point font)
- Quantify your accomplishments.
* Applicants should focus on recency of experience - Recruitment Panels, Executive Resources Boards, and Hiring Officials may consider experience over 10 years outdated.
* Seek mentoring assistance from a current SES or equivalent to review your package before submission.
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.
Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/791461100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.