Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary Acquisition Integration Security Clearance

Position: Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary Acquisition Integration with Security Clearance
Duties The Deputy Assistant Secretary (Acquisition Integration) serves as a senior leader in one of the Department of the Air Force's most critical acquisition organizations. This executive position provides strategic direction and direct technical supervision to the Office of the DAS (Acquisition Integration), overseeing a high-performing executive staff responsible for shaping the future of Air Force weapon systems acquisition and sustainment.

In this highly visible role, the incumbent represents the Assistant Secretary and DAS (Acquisition Integration) across the Air Force Corporate Structure on major resource allocation decisions. The position leads integration of weapon systems programs, ensures alignment of modernization efforts with force structure plans, and drives financial oversight of multi-billion-dollar investment accounts-including programming, reprogramming, and execution. The Deputy Assistant Secretary also establishes and maintains enterprise-wide Air Force acquisition policies and processes, champions acquisition reform initiatives, and leads transformation efforts to improve efficiency and reduce the total cost of weapon system ownership.

This includes directing reinvention teams, implementing Defense-wide reform goals, and serving as the Air Force's primary spokesperson on acquisition reform. The role demands close collaboration with OSD, Congress, other military services, foreign partners, and industry to deliver cutting-edge capabilities to the warfighter. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a seasoned acquisition professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy, policy, programming, and reform.

The selected individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Air Force delivers lethal, affordable, and sustainable weapon systems on time and within budget. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. citizenship is required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Mobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement
* Selected candidate must file a Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978
* Position has been designated Special-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
* Drug 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 1-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. 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.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. In accordance with new OPM requirements to…