USAJOBS · 2 weeks ago
Director for Air Platforms and Weapons
Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$186K/yr - $228K/yrUSAJOBS is seeking a Director for Air Platforms & Weapons who will be responsible for overseeing portfolio management, policy, and investments related to aircraft missions and capabilities. The role involves providing strategic expertise, managing risks, and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure effective execution of air platform and weapon capabilities.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides strategic and programmatic fixed wing aircraft and weapons expertise and advises the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary of War Acquisition and Sustainment, and Assistant Secretary War Acquisition
Leads the conduct of mission threat analyses within the incumbent's assigned portfolio. Develops quantitative and qualitative measures of performance or effectiveness, tied to factors that impact operational mission success. Develops and analyzes mission success criteria that may vary by tactical situation and/or by individual platform/system. Responsible for performing Mission Engineering, analyzing kill-chains and effects-chains to ensure prioritized missions can be successfully executed. Provides guidance and feedback on the results of independent analysis and assessments to Office of the Secretary of War, Joint Staff and military departments
Manages and analyzes the air platforms and weapons portfolio across the Department to assess cost, schedule, and performance risks to that portfolio. Leverages Department-wide data to identify capability gaps across Services and working with Services, the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (USW(R&E)), and other organizations to address these gaps
Analyzes the portfolio of programs involving strategic, tactical, mobility, and special- purpose fixed-wing aircraft, air launched weapons, sensors, and mission equipment. This responsibility includes appraisal and coordination of: initial exploratory efforts, transition of technology, engineering development programs, and procurement of end items
Correlates needs and funding for programs in the aircraft and weapons portfolio including Special Access Programs with technical program opportunities, performance, costs, and schedules. Makes value and cost trade-off selections among competing technologies and resources. Takes action to initiate, support, change direction, or terminate programs with the portfolio
Provides technical direction and integration efforts across DoW components, and synchronize critical air platform and weapon capabilities, to include Major Defense Acquisition Programs and related non-program specific capabilities
Directs the professional staff and oversees the management of the activities of the Office of Director for Air Platforms & Weapons. Ensures staff is individually trained and experienced such that they are recognized as the Department's primary Acquisition Corps authorities on the planning, management, system engineering, acquisition strategies, and technical content of major acquisition program portfolios. Works closely with relevant Program Executive Officers to promote sound planning and management of assigned programs
Collaborates with key executive staff members in OUSW(A&S), other Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) offices and agencies, the Joint Staff, and the Services on matters involving the air platforms and weapons portfolio, including technical, cost, and schedule issues that might affect the availability of capabilities
Supports the Department's strategic reviews as directed with analysis of assigned portfolios and programs capabilities and gaps. This includes recommendations on tradeoffs among programs in portfolios. Coordinates and synchronizes Department investment in air platforms and weapons capabilities throughout the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process. Assesses the air platforms and weapons portfolio performance in support of OUSW(A&S) participation in OSW Program and Budget Reviews and in support of Congressional reporting requirements
Works closely with the office of the USW(R&E) to promote early risk reduction and demonstration technologies essential to new system planning and programming. Provides supervisory guidance to subordinates who are qualified experts in their respective areas. Reviews their work on a broad basis by observation of what is accomplished toward satisfactory fulfillment of the professional and managerial responsibilities assigned to them. Reviews their major individual actions and recommendations involving policy issues for conformance with DoW policy before implementing them, seeking coordination with other offices, or referring them to higher authority
Chairs or represents the DoW, USW(A&S), ASW(A) and DASW on committees, boards, and ad hoc task forces with assignments related to assigned information and integration portfolios. These activities may include other Government agencies, industry and industry groups, and private organizations and may be national or international in character
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position
All newly appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required
In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 01/22/2026
The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978
You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
This is a critical acquisition position. This position requires a Program Management, Advanced acquisition certification. The incumbent has 48 months to achieve this certification. Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ), and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES
Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position
Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications: Extensive knowledge of and experience in the disciplines applicable to design, development and procurement of fixed wing aircraft, air launched weapons, and related systems including associated sensors and mission equipment with the ability to integrate these capabilities into essential mission threads
Demonstrated ability to translate broad national security objectives/policies into specific programmatic guidance for fixed wing aerospace related platforms and systems
In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs
If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position
If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you must attach proof of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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