Senior Advisor, Enterprise IT Programming & Financial Management

Summary

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This position serves as the Senior Advisor for all matters associated with Department of the Air Force (DAF) Information Technology Programming and Financial Management for the DAF Enterprise Information Technology environment, senior advisor to the Director of Enterprise Information Technology, Deputy Chief Information Officer, and Chief Information Officer.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

The Senior Advisor, Enterprise IT Programming and Financial Management, will:

1. Provide professional support and advice to the Office of the Chief information Officer on all areas of concern.

2. Assist in the development, justification, and defense of the Enterprise Information Technology Budget Estimate Submission and the President's Budget.

2. Determine the impact of Congressional marks and legislations on Air Force programs and make recommendations to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in alignment with strategic priorities.

3. Plan, organize, oversee, and direct the resourcing activities of the Office of the CIO including the Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) portfolio within the Strategy, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (SPPBE) system.

4. Research, interpret, analyze, and apply Congressional Statutes, Government Accounting Office decisions, Office of Management and Budget Circulars, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Comptroller and Office of the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer guidance and establish, revise, or review policies, procedures, and resourcing strategies for accomplishment of all programming, budgeting and financial management activities.

5. Advise the DAF CIO on how to structure and/or manage the EIT portfolio to optimize use of enterprise-wide IT resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Establish metrics and analysis systems for EIT resourcing to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory procedures, guidance, and DAF CIO strategy. Revises policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work.

6. Formulate and provide financial advisory services for the total EIT budget for one or more funds (i.e., O&M Investment, Procurement, Direct War Enduring Cost, etc.) as well as formulates and executes the SAF/CN O&M budget.

7. Develop annual EIT Programming Guidance in accordance with overarching National and Defense guidance, policy, and objectives. Incumbent reviews, develops, and evaluates proposed options to change the Air Force Program prior to, during, and following periods of modernization to determine impacts on balance, integration, and mission areas. The Senior Advisor prepares the CIO for advocacy and defense of the Air Force EIT Program and ensures the Air Force Chief Information office's resource allocation and Planning, Programming and Budgeting Execution (PPBE) aligns with corporate policy.

8. Performs analyses which assess EIT program capabilities and program compliance with fiscal and force structure guidance. Reviews and evaluates impacts caused by changes to the Air Force EIT Program. Evaluates historical trends compared with current FYDP (by appropriation, mission areas, etc.). Tracks areas of recurring external challenges to the Air Force Budget and identifies likely Budget Review and Program Review Issues.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Position requires the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET/SCI Security clearance
• Must file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD. An individual's initial SL career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period.
• Active Duty Military Members must indicate retirement eligibility
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be offered
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (Standard Form 278). Selected candidate must file this report in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• Veterans' preference is applicable to Air Force Senior Level (SL) positions.

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 Civilian Senior Executive Service corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (NTE 2 Pages per MTQ): 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 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. Demonstrated experience and knowledge leading/managing a large organization providing fiscal strategy, oversight, analysis, and advisory services for Enterprise Information Technology investments via collaborative and consensus building methods.

2. Demonstrated expertise and experience in the basic principles and practices of programming, program planning, financial management, manpower policy and planning, organizational planning, strategic and long-range planning, personnel management, quality, and executive administration. Possesses expert knowledge of specific OSD and Air Force procedures and directives regarding programming and program planning, strategic and long-range planning, and manpower and organizational planning; and a full understanding of DoD and Air Force organization and working relationships.

Education

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is desired. A master's or advanced degree from an accredited institution is highly desired.

Additional information

Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is applicable to Air Force Senior Level (SL) positions.

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.

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.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applications will be evaluated against the foregoing qualification requirements. Failure to meet any one of the mandatory technical or senior professional qualification standards will eliminate a candidate from further consideration. A screening panel will evaluate the candidates for this position composed of a diverse mix of senior executives selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. The panel members will individually review each of the applications in terms of the qualifications criteria contained in this announcement. The qualifications stated are the minimum requirements of the position to be Qualified, a rating schedule will be applied by a screening panel to determine which candidates are considered to be Best Qualified. Then, they will meet to discuss each application, and reach a consensus decision as to the best qualified, qualified or not qualified candidates. The panel will interview all of the best-qualified candidates based upon consistently applied criteria. The panel will then make a recommendation of those best-qualified candidates who should be referred to the selecting official, in priority order. Final selection of a candidate is contingent upon USecAF approval.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  To receive full consideration, each applicant must submit the documents in the format as designated. Packages that do not include all of the required documents or meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.
  
  **************ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED IN PDF FORMAT*******************
  
  The Qualifications Documents must be formatted using Times New Roman, size 12 font, with 1-inch margins. Do not use borders, provide photos, or list a Social Security Number on any of the Qualifications Documents. DO NOT COMBINE DOCUMENTS.
  
  A. Resume in the preferred (Limit 5 pages). Upload in PDF format. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
  
  B. Mandatory Technical Qualifications Statement addressing each of the TQs (NTE 2 Pages per MTQ). Upload in PDF format and include the MTQ statement as indicated in the announcement.
  
  C. Most recent completed Performance Appraisal (current and/or former federal employees) or Performance Report (OPR or EPR). For applicants in the private sector, please provide a copy of your equivalent Evaluation Report.
  
  D. Most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, noting your current position, grade level and salary level (applies only to current or former civilian government employee).
  
  E. Military: Retired - a copy of your DD214 and/or Retirement orders; Active Duty - submit a Statement of Service Letter and state highest rank held date of promotion and date eligible to retire or date of retirement. Documents are required.
  
  F. (Optional): Ethnicity and Race Identification, SF-181 Form available at: https://www.opm.gov
  
  G. (Optional): Self-Identification of Disability, SF-256 Form available at: https://www.opm.gov
  
  DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as copies of position descriptions, award certificates and transmittal letters will not be forwarded for review.
• How to Apply
  
  Please follow the below instructions to submit applications. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.
  
  The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/16/2024.
  
  To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  
  Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
  
  PREFERRED RESUME FORMAT: (Limit 5 pages/Times New Roman 12-font) (Do Not Use the USAJOBS Resume Builder) - Please submit a typewritten resume (upload as a PDF), including the following information:
  
  Job Information: Announcement number (MRL2024-40) and title of the position to which you are applying.
  
  Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), day and evening phone numbers (with area code) and complete e-mail address where you would like to receive correspondence regarding your application. **PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER**
  
  Active-Duty/Retired Military: State highest rank held, date of promotion and date eligible to retire or date of retirement. (e.g., Colonel/June 2006/December 2014). NOTE: IAW 5 U.S.C. 3326, a 180-day waiver will be required for retired or retiring members of the armed forces during the period of 180 days immediately after retirement.
  
  Education: Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
  
  Work Experience: Give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: (Do not send job descriptions).
  
  - Starting and ending dates (month and year)
  
  - Job title (for government position, include civilian series and grade or military rank)
  
  - Employer's name and address
  
  - Supervisor's name and phone number, please indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
  
  - Salary (current)
  
  *Applicants should focus on recency of experience, hiring officials may consider experience over 10 years outdated.
  
  References: Provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three individuals who can comment on your qualifications for this position. Please do not list supervisors already listed above.
  
  This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify this office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.
  
  SAF/MRL CONTACT INFORMATION: Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Ms. Keirsten Ramon, keirsten.ramon@us.af.mil.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Keirsten Ramon
  
  Phone
  
  571-256-1916
  
  Email
  
  keirsten.ramon@us.af.mil
  
  Address
  
  AF Senior Executive Management
  
  1040 Air Force Pentagon Room 4D
  
  Washington, DC 20330
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.
  
  If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
  
  To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
  
  If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

To receive full consideration, each applicant must submit the documents in the format as designated. Packages that do not include all of the required documents or meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.

**************ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED IN PDF FORMAT*******************

The Qualifications Documents must be formatted using Times New Roman, size 12 font, with 1-inch margins. Do not use borders, provide photos, or list a Social Security Number on any of the Qualifications Documents. DO NOT COMBINE DOCUMENTS.

A. Resume in the preferred (Limit 5 pages). Upload in PDF format. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.

B. Mandatory Technical Qualifications Statement addressing each of the TQs (NTE 2 Pages per MTQ). Upload in PDF format and include the MTQ statement as indicated in the announcement.

C. Most recent completed Performance Appraisal (current and/or former federal employees) or Performance Report (OPR or EPR). For applicants in the private sector, please provide a copy of your equivalent Evaluation Report.

D. Most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, noting your current position, grade level and salary level (applies only to current or former civilian government employee).

E. Military: Retired - a copy of your DD214 and/or Retirement orders; Active Duty - submit a Statement of Service Letter and state highest rank held date of promotion and date eligible to retire or date of retirement. Documents are required.

F. (Optional): Ethnicity and Race Identification, SF-181 Form available at: https://www.opm.gov

G. (Optional): Self-Identification of Disability, SF-256 Form available at: https://www.opm.gov

DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as copies of position descriptions, award certificates and transmittal letters will not be forwarded for review.

How to Apply

Please follow the below instructions to submit applications. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/16/2024.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

PREFERRED RESUME FORMAT: (Limit 5 pages/Times New Roman 12-font) (Do Not Use the USAJOBS Resume Builder) - Please submit a typewritten resume (upload as a PDF), including the following information:

Job Information: Announcement number (MRL2024-40) and title of the position to which you are applying.

Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), day and evening phone numbers (with area code) and complete e-mail address where you would like to receive correspondence regarding your application. **PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER**

Active-Duty/Retired Military: State highest rank held, date of promotion and date eligible to retire or date of retirement. (e.g., Colonel/June 2006/December 2014). NOTE: IAW 5 U.S.C. 3326, a 180-day waiver will be required for retired or retiring members of the armed forces during the period of 180 days immediately after retirement.

Education: Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Work Experience: Give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: (Do not send job descriptions).

- Starting and ending dates (month and year)

- Job title (for government position, include civilian series and grade or military rank)

- Employer's name and address

- Supervisor's name and phone number, please indicate if we may contact your current supervisor

- Salary (current)

*Applicants should focus on recency of experience, hiring officials may consider experience over 10 years outdated.

References: Provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three individuals who can comment on your qualifications for this position. Please do not list supervisors already listed above.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify this office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

SAF/MRL CONTACT INFORMATION: Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Ms. Keirsten Ramon, keirsten.ramon@us.af.mil.

Agency contact information

Keirsten Ramon

Phone

571-256-1916

Email

keirsten.ramon@us.af.mil

Address

AF Senior Executive Management

1040 Air Force Pentagon Room 4D

Washington, DC 20330

US

Next steps

Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request