Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Director of Air Force Public Affairs (PA) advisor to the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF), Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF), Chief of Staff of the Space Force (CSO), and other Department of the Air Force (DAF) senior leaders. Responsibilities 1. Plans and directs the activities of the organization. Manages and coordinates the collective efforts of a multi-disciplined staff that includes civilians, active-duty military and reserve component personnel. Oversees, monitors, and executes comprehensive communication and outreach initiatives on behalf of the Air Force. Directs Air Force Public Affairs activities in the director's absence. Identifies need for change in organization priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plans work for subordinate divisions. Sets and adjusts short and/or long-term priorities. Assigns tasks based on consideration of difficulty of the task and makes assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of the staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. 2. Provides Advice and Counsel to Senior Air Force leaders in order to effectively communicate AF positions vis-a-vis major issues and programs. Attends daily executive-level (SecAF/CSAF) meetings; discusses relevant PA issues, articulates engagement initiatives and recommends courses of action. Directs staff actions accordingly to meet desired objectives. Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, and mission objectives for the staff as necessary to resolve problems or eliminate barriers to mission accomplishment. Promotes team building and implements quality improvements. Serves as the AF liaison to OSD/PA (DoD). 3. Strategic Communication. Directs, coordinates, and oversees the AF Communication Integration Group and Working Group programs. Develops and implements strategic communication planning and execution through a formal Air Staff-level process. Identifies opportunities and requirements to articulate AF themes and messages to internal and external audiences. Synthesizes inputs for HAF functionals, Leads deliberate planning initiatives and orchestrates delivery medium(s), messenger(s), content and timing in order to achieve desired outcomes. 4. Goals/Objectives. Establishes organizational objectives to meet short and long-range goals. Aligns objectives with Air Force priorities. Sets milestones and makes periodic and comprehensive assessments/evaluations to ensure objectives are achieved. Identifies and implements reform initiatives as necessary, then makes appropriate course corrections. 5. Budget and Contracting. Works in conjunction with the director of staff to approve terms and conditions set forth in contract negotiations, contracting plans, budgets, and changes to the scope of work. Reviews programming documents to determine their effect on the course of the assigned program(s). Evaluates requirements for additional resources submitted by subordinate supervisors, and balances organization needs with overall mission requirements and resource interests. 6. Supervisory Duties. Shares supervisory personnel management responsibilities over six (6) division chiefs and the Director of Staff (0-6 equivalents), and the Air Force Public Affairs Agency at Joint Base San Antonio, TX. Recommends selections for subordinate supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives. Explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Appraises performance of subordinate supervisors and other employees. 7. Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Force Management. Manages the IMA program consisting of 21 officer and enlisted reservists ranging in grade from E-5 to 0-6. Directs augmentation planning and total force integration efforts to balance a dynamic deployment operations tempo and Permanent Change of Station gains/losses against mission demands. Prioritizes augmentation requests among/between divisions and allocates man-days. 8. SAF/PA representative to the Air Force Board. Informs Program Objective Memorandum decisions and actions through the AF Corporate Structure. Articulates PA-related issues to other Board members and the Board Chair. Assures strategic communication considerations are included in relevant deliberations and Board recommendations to the Air Force Council. Advocates for PA-specific Program Element funding. 9. Legislative Liaison. Keeps abreast of the scope and intensity of legislative changes, economic trends and DoD and AP directives, and advises senior leaders concerning action necessary to affect changes and mitigate/minimize adverse effects. Directs reviews and evaluates long-range plans, policies and programs, and reviews trends and plans for their potential effect on SAP/PA programs and initiatives. Analyzes studies and reports from the Government Accountability Office, Congressional Budget Office and others and reports to senior leadership on how those decisions effect the Air Force PA environment. 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. A. 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. Executive-level or senior management experience in government or large organizations with a focus on public affairs, communications, media relations, or a related field. Extensive experience in managing public relations and media communications, both at a strategic and operational level, to include, but not limited to, crisis communication, public information campaigns, speechwriting, and direct media relations with journalists, government agencies, and elected officials. Demonstrated ability to navigate complex political environments and influence decision-making at the highest levels. Possession of strong personal integrity and a demonstrated commitment to upholding high ethical standards in all communications and public-facing roles. 2. Demonstrated knowledge and ability leading policy development related to public affairs, media relations, or communications within a complex, public-sector environment working with internal and external stakeholders, such as elected officials, government agencies, advocacy groups, the media, and the public. 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)]. Education A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is highly desired. A master's or advanced degree in public administration, business administration, international affairs, strategic communications, or mass communication and media studies 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, 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). Recruitment/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. 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.