Deputy Director Concepts Development and Management

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide essential guidance to the CDM Director on Department of War (DoW) and Department of Air Force (DAF) intelligence plans, programs and fiscal activities. As the Deputy Director, CDM, the incumbent provides essential guidance to the CDM Director on Department of War (DoW) and Department of the Air Force (DAF) intelligence plans, programs, and fiscal activities. This role involves maintaining an innovative and collaborative culture. It also involves conducting comprehensive program reviews, establishing strong program management, monitoring the implementation of approved programs, and delivering key policy recommendations to senior leadership. In addition, it requires the incumbent to identify, articulate and mitigate risks. The Deputy Director is instrumental in making strategic recommendations on program tradeoffs, systems integration, architecture consolidation, and operational methodologies. A key function is to identify and recommend the elimination of redundant and costly duplications, ensuring that strategic and tactical systems operations are both responsive and efficient. The incumbent advises on and directs the exploration and application of emerging technologies and advanced analytic tools to support the broader Defense Intelligence Enterprise. The Deputy Director, prepares and delivers critical justifications and presentations to a wide range of stakeholders, including the Director of Competitive Activities, the Secretary of the Air Force, the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence & Security (USD(I&S)), the national intelligence community, and the U.S. Congress. The Deputy Director fosters research and development, promotes robust coordination across the DoD, Air Force, and other Federal Agencies, and represents the Director in various inter-agency forums. This position requires synthesizing the technical, systematic, and resource aspects of complex programs, navigating competing interests, and employing persuasive techniques to advance national and DoD policies while ensuring equal employment opportunity is upheld within the organization. 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. In accordance with new OPM requirements to streamline Senior Executive Service (SES) hiring, applicants are no longer required to submit lengthy narrative essays, including those for Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs), when applying. Instead, the initial application will be resume-only, capped at two pages. This change streamlines the application process and more closely aligns with private industry practices. Applicants identified for potential selection will have their ECQs assessed by undergoing a structured interview with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB). 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). Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1: Demonstrates technical expertise in leading concept exploration and solution discovery methodologies to address complex, Defense-wide national security challenges. This includes the technical capability to evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., advanced analytics, AI, next-generation computing) and strategically align them into formal project and program structures that meet DAF competitive activities requirements within Intelligence and Special Access Program (SAP) portfolios. TQ2: Demonstrates proven ability to translate strategic policy goals from senior leaders (SECDEF, DEPSECDEF, SAF, USAF, USD(I&S), SAF/OC) into actionable program guidance and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, coupled with the ability to proactively identify challenges, develop innovative solutions, and effectively manage the development and implementation of major intelligence programs, considering the broad impact on national security and international partnerships. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): All new appointees to the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the five mandatory ECQs: ECQ 1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2. Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3. Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4. Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5. Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. The ideal candidate will possess experience in the following areas: • Extensive experience managing DoD and DAF intelligence plans, programs, and fiscal activities. • Extensive experience in the development and application of emerging technologies and advanced analytic tools for the Defense Intelligence Enterprise. • Demostrated ability to lead innovative teams, quantify risk and create a culture of experimentation/innovation. • Extensive experience preparing and justifying intelligence programs to senior DoD, Intelligence Community, and Congressional stakeholders. Education: 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.