Job Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The USAF Nuclear Weapons Center is responsible for delivering nuclear capabilities warfighters use every day to deter our adversaries and assure our allies.

Job Description

A. MINIMUM 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. B. Certification Requirements: This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless specifically waived by the appropriate component official (i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management for the Component, the Service Acquisition Executive, or the Service Secretary), the following are statutorily mandated requirements (Reference 10 U.S.C. 1731 and 1737). a. Ten (10) years acquisition experience in an AWF position, at least 4 years of which was performed while assigned to a CAP. b. Selectee must execute, as a condition of employment, a written agreement to remain in federal service in this position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. c. Selectee must meet Advanced level certification requirements in Program Management or must be able to meet Advanced certification within 48 months of assignment. d. Selectee must meet 80 hours of continuous learning requirements within the designated timeframe (80 hours of continuing learning (CL) every 2 years with a goal of engaging in 40 hours annually). C. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): (NTE 2 pages - PDF format) A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. TQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel and Executive Resources Board members may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: 1. Substantial and demonstrated experience in: (a) Management of large, complex, and technically oriented activities. (b) Development, production, and sustainment phases of acquisition. (c) Leading complex, advanced, high-risk acquisition programs, specifically ACAT designated programs. (d) Accomplishment of program cost, schedule, and performance objectives to meet customer requirements; (e) Integrating weapon system management in support of the operational Air Force. 2. Leadership experience in managing and directing diverse organizations and enterprise portfolios to include integrating strategy across a multitude of stakeholders. Collaboration and Communication experience with DoD, other Services, other Government Agencies, Congress, and Industry/Academia. In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the application package [Resume (not to exceed 5 pages) and Technical Qualifications (not to exceed a combined total of 2 pages).