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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to is responsible for the policy, guidance, oversight and operational advocacy to ensure U.S. Air Force forces are trained and ready to conduct successful operations around the globe. Responsibilities This position is delegated authority to manage and direct all aspects of the A3T staff functions in consonance with instructions from the Director and from the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. The Deputy Director assists the Director in leading the directorate, overseeing 200+ personnel, 6 divisions, and one Field Operating Agency; the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation. The incumbent plans, directs, and supervises policy, guidance, and oversight of Air Force training, readiness, and operations support. Specific functional areas and programs of responsibility include Aircrew Rated Management, Flying Hour Program management, Operational Training Infrastructure Command and Control, Missile Defense as well as Base Defense. The incumbent monitors readiness indicators of all AF forces, develops recommendations to improve readiness shortfalls, and provides summary reports to Air Force leadership, the Joint Staff, and OSD. The incumbent orchestrates development and presentation of a single Air Force operational voice and position to support AF/A3, the Air Staff, the Joint Staff, OSD, other military departments, and other government, and international agencies. Within the OSD-mandated cyber-security Risk Management Framework, and assisted by appropriate technical staff, the incumbent is designated by the USAF Chief Information Officer (CIO) as the Authorizing Official for decisions with respect to the Authority to Operate and Authority to Connect regarding AF OTI initiatives. The incumbent influences the plans, approaches, and efforts of AF, DoD, and other government planning boards and special study groups toward the solution of program issues and problems including the transition of advanced technologies to satisfy national objectives. In absence of the Director, the Deputy Director chairs executive steering groups/meetings to include 20+ Flag Officer forums. As a member of the Air Force Board, the position provides operational advocacy for $120B+ of programs to ensure operational requirements and readiness issues are addressed. The Deputy Director facilitates national security and national interests by ensuring AF forces have the necessary operational policy, guidance, oversight and advocacy. The Deputy exercises leadership across a broad range of personnel with various functional backgrounds and experience levels. The deputy makes personnel recommendations for assigned military and government civilians (awards, new hires, advancement recommendations, administrative procedures). The incumbent is a member of the senior management team for the USAF Operations Civilian career workforce and chairs development teams that assess the career force and makes recommendations for educational and functional development of personnel. The incumbent works with peers at the general officer and SES level across the HAF staff, the Joint Staff, OSD, and the interagency community; and represents the directorate at the A3 weekly staff meetings. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Education 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 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: $184,363.00 - $207,500.00 per annum. (Air Force Tier 1) SES members are eligible for bonuses and/or ranks and stipends in addition to annual salary. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Applications will be accepted from all qualified persons. SES members are eligible for Performance-Based Salary increases and/or bonuses. This is a SES Career Reserved position and is assigned a precedence priority code of DV-6/ Brig Gen, Tier 1 for protocol purposes. MOBILITY: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES and DISES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. Therefore, mobility is a condition of employment and appointed SES and DISES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Additional Information 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). Relocation Incentive: May be offered. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): 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. Click here for more information. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. 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. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.