Director of Command Control Communications and Computer Systems

Company: Department of Defense
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Overview Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates12/21/2020 to 01/15/2021 Service Senior Executive Pay scale & grade ES 00 Salary $181,500 to $190,000 per year Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-Time Duties SummaryThe Director J6, USSPACECOM, serves as the primary staff officer responsible for the formulation & implementation of Joint policies, concepts, and procedures to ensure effective use of space systems that provide the means by which the President and the SECDEF exercise command & control over the nation's strategic space forces & provides C4 for CDRUSSPACECOM to execute the Command's global missions. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information.Responsibilities The Director is responsible for providing management, technical and analytical expertise and the advancement of USSPACECOM's implementation of national security policy and guidance, military strategy, guidance, and joint doctrine. Manages the development of a future concepts formulation for strategic deterrence, space operations, joint electronic warfare, missile defense, ISR, and as outlined in the Unified Command Plan (UCP). Oversees long-range planning and provides direction to programs for the formulation of capabilities needs of strategic and advanced space weapons; development, coordination and articulation of USSPACECOM requirements and options for current and future offensive and defensive strategic military forces. Ensures a consistent focus on modernization efforts to achieve organizational goals and leverage initiatives from outside activities. Primary advisor to the Commander on developing current and future information requirements and options to manage strategic space assets, to include the acquisition of new information technology capabilities supporting network centric warfare, and performs liaison duties serving as the command OPR for all C4 architectures for national and worldwide CDRUSSPACECOM Command and Control requirements Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Supervisory status Yes Promotion Potential 00 Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S. citizenship is requiredMales must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.govDisclosure of Political AppointmentsMobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations AgreementSelected candidate must file a Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978Position has been designated Special Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret (SCI) security clearanceDrug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 2-year probationary period.Attendance to the Air Force's Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC) is generally required within 12 months of appointment, subject to course availability.Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.This position is designated as a Key Position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of the position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operationscont. Incumbents must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not availableEmergency-Essential Position. In a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alt, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. Incumbent, or designated alt , may be req. to take part in readiness exercises.cont. Position cannot be vacated during a nat'l emergency/mobilization w/o seriously impairing the capability of the org to function effectively.This meets criteria of E-E and req incumbent/or designated alt, be removed from military recall status. Qualifications Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education 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.A. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs) (NTE 2 Pages Total - PDF Format): A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. TQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel and Executive Resources Board members may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:(1) In-depth knowledge of DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Data Officer (CDO) functions, roles, and responsibilities and how they can be best integrated and utilized in support of U.S. Space Command operational missions.(2) Demonstrated mastery of DoD Information Network (DODIN) Operations, Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), DOD Command, Control, Communications, Computer (C4) systems, and business information technology systems and their interactions and dependencies with each other and other systems to support the operational missions of U.S. Space Command.B. MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service (SES); they also reinforce the concept of an "SES corporate culture." Submit a supplemental statement of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs listed below) in the challenge/context/action/result (C-C-A-R) model format as provided by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Guide to SES Qualifications. Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel, Executive Resources Board, and or OPM Quality Review Board reviewers may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated. [OPM's guidance in the Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications (Appendix B)]. Refer to the OPM Guide to SES Qualifications for specific information and guidance on the ECQ requirements, the C-C-A-R model, and examples of good qualifications statements located at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf.ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. In addition, DoD 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 DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate 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. A separate narrative statement is not requiredthis information should be embedded within the application package (Resume, Mandatory Technical Qualifications (not to exceed a combined total of (2) pages), and Mandatory Executive Core Qualifications). Education There is no educational requirement for this series and grade. Additional informationVeterans' 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.If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applications will be evaluated against the qualifications requirements. Failure to meet any one of the Mandatory, Technical or Executive Core 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 as to the Best Qualified, Qualified or Not Qualified candidates. Only the Best Qualified candidates will be interviewed. 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, the Under Secretary of the Air Force and OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) Certification.PLEASE NOTE: This position may also be filled under an Initial SES Appointment Authority (pending Congressional approval). This authority will permit a qualified individual to be given an initial appointment into the Senior Executive Service (SES) within the Department of Defense (DoD) without being subject to the certification of Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Qualification Review Board (QRB). 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. Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Drug test required Yes Position sensitivity and riskSpecial-Sensitive (SS)/High RiskTrust determination processNational securityThis job is open to Senior executives Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). The public U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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