Executive Director Manpower and Reserve Affairs (SAF/MR)

Description:

This DoD Cross-Component/Reassignment is open only to current DoD SES members .

As Executive Director for Manpower & Reserve Affairs, you will lead the Dept. of the Air Force's (DAF) human capital enterprise. This senior role offers a chance to reshape policies and programs for a global force. Drive innovation in our personnel system and make a lasting impact on Airmen, Guardians, and our nation's security. This is a career-defining journey for a transformative leader.

Requirements:

Qualification Requirements: Your 2-page resume must demonstrate the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments to the qualifications. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. At this time, only a resume (capped at 2 pages) is required. A panel may assess whether you possess the required ECQs and MTQs through resume review, assessments, and/or interview later.

A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education Requirement: A bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related area from an accredited institution is highly desired. A master's or advanced degree is highly desired.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management. A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the resume .

1. Transformational Leadership and Executive Management: Demonstrated ability to lead a large, complex organization through significant change. This includes experience in shaping a strategic vision, driving enterprise-wide initiatives, and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability to achieve mission-critical results.
2. Strategic Human Capital Expertise: Mastery in developing and implementing cutting-edge human capital strategies. This includes a deep understanding of personnel policy, talent management, and resource allocation to build and sustain a diverse, agile, and high-performing workforce.
3. Policy Integration and Enterprise-Wide Influence: Proven experience in providing strategic counsel to senior executive leaders (e.g., Service Secretary, Service Chief, General Officer, etc) on high-impact issues. This includes the ability to build coalitions, negotiate complex challenges, and influence the direction of enterprise-level programs and policies.

A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the resume .

Note : 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, attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certificate of Completion of SESCDP) of your eligibility for appointment to the SES.