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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Principal Deputy Director of Legislative Liaison, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, fully participating in executive level policy formulation, planning, and direction for successful execution and accomplishment of the Office of the Director of Legislative Liaison mission.
08/01/2024 to 08/14/2024
$180,359 - $204,000 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - 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
00
Yes
Yes
MRL2024-35
802534000
The Principal Deputy Director, SAF/LL, assists the Director and acts in the Director's absence, advising the Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF), the Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF), the Chief of Space Operations (CSO), and the rest of the Top 8 on legislative affairs. The Principal Deputy Director prepares the Top 8 for hearings and briefings before Congress; works with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and senior DAF Leaders on programs, weapon systems, and issues related to legislation that will affect the DAF; develops, coordinates, and executes Congressional engagement strategies to win support for DAF programs, policies, and initiatives; ensures a consistent and cohesive message is provided to Congress; prepares and disseminates information on Congressional legislative activities and hearings to the DAF and field agencies; and oversees DAF actions directed in support of Congressional travel. The Principal Deputy Director is also the focal point for DAF nominations sent to Congress requiring Senate confirmation.
Program Planning and Management: Provides analysis, guidance, and direction over a broad spectrum of programs/issues, and general oversight of the plans and programs necessary for successful attainment of the DAF's legislative goals. Makes recommendations on formulation of the DAF's position on complex, interrelated and sensitive issues to officials within the DAF, other Federal Agencies, and the Legislative and Executive Branches of the Federal Government. Oversees development, implementation, and execution of the legislative mission based upon in-depth knowledge of the structure, mission, administration, and operational requirements of the DAF. Evaluates the political environment within executive policy making organizations and Congress and plans courses of action to maximize likelihood that DAF program requirements are consistent with executive policy. Creates a climate favorable to successful integration of legislative initiatives with the program management goals of the DAF.
Professional Leadership and Representation: Serves as the principal civilian authority on SAF/LL mission management functions, operations, and activities. Appraises serious and special problems/issues and conducts studies to define fundamental issues. Provides continuing advice to the Director, Legislative Liaison on studies and activities performed by or of interest to SAF/LL and makes decisions which significantly influence the activities performed by or of interest to SAF/LL and the DAF on matters of national and international importance and interest. Represents SAF/LL at DAF, DoD, and other high-level meetings with key officials of the military services, industry, and in national and international conferences and symposia on matters of interest to obtain cooperation and support for objectives and solutions to major problems. Conducts information and decision briefings for key functional personnel, high-ranking government officials, and Congressional representatives and/or staff members. Represents the DAF on special boards, panels and committees. Makes commitments which obligate SAF/LL to a course of action.
Policy Interpretation and Implementation Adaptation: Keeps abreast of scope and intensity of executive and legislative changes, economic trends and Defense and DAF directives, and advises senior DAF leaders concerning action necessary to effect changes and minimize adverse effects. Directs, reviews, and evaluates long-range plans, policies and programs for their potential effect on SAF/LL programs and initiatives. Participates fully with the Director, Legislative Liaison in the establishment of organizational policies, plans, programs, and objectives. Advises the Director of Legislative Liaison regarding formulation of policies and doctrine relating to the SAF/LL mission.
Resource Management: Assists the Director, Legislative Liaison in obtaining and allocating resources necessary to implement and execute the SAF/LL mission. Manages, controls, and ensures the effective utilization of funds, personnel, facilities, and contracts. Makes program assignments and provides guidance to subordinate Division Chiefs.
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is highly desired. A master's or advanced degree in business administration or public administration is highly desired.
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.
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 08/14/2024.
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 (MRL2024-35) 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 Ms. Keirsten Ramon at keirsten.ramon@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/802534000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
