Director for Air Platforms and Weapons Job at Department of Defense in Arlington

Director for Air Platforms and Weapons Department of Defense Office of the Secretary of Defense Office of the Under Secretary of War (Acquisition and Sustainment) Required documents * The Director for Air Platforms & Weapons is responsible to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War, Platforms and Weapons for Portfolio Management, policy, and investments in the portfolio of aircraft-related missions and capabilities to include strategic, tactical, mobility, and special-purpose fixed-wing aircraft, air launched weapons, associated sensors and mission equipment. The Director for Air Platforms & Weapons is responsible to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War, Platforms and Weapons for Portfolio Management, policy, and investments in the portfolio of aircraft-related missions and capabilities to include strategic, tactical, mobility, and special-purpose fixed-wing aircraft, air launched weapons, associated sensors and mission equipment. Help Accepting applications Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Senior Executive 0340 Program Management Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status No Help Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Citizens, Current Federal Employees, and Former Federal Employees. Help The Director for Air Platforms & Weapons is responsible for portfolio management, policy, and investments in the portfolio of aircraft-related missions and capabilities to include strategic, tactical, mobility, and special-purpose fixed-wing aircraft, air launched weapons, associated sensors and mission equipment. Provides strategic and programmatic fixed wing aircraft and weapons expertise and advises the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary of War Acquisition and Sustainment, and Assistant Secretary War Acquisition. * Leads the conduct of mission threat analyses within the incumbent's assigned portfolio. Develops quantitative and qualitative measures of performance or effectiveness, tied to factors that impact operational mission success. Develops and analyzes mission success criteria that may vary by tactical situation and/or by individual platform/system. Provides guidance and feedback on the results of independent analysis and assessments to Office of the Secretary of War, Joint Staff and military departments. * Manages and analyzes the air platforms and weapons portfolio across the Department to assess cost, schedule, and performance risks to that portfolio. Leverages Department-wide data to identify capability gaps across Services and working with Services, the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (USW(R&E)), and other organizations to address these gaps. * Analyzes the portfolio of programs involving strategic, tactical, mobility, and special- purpose fixed-wing aircraft, air launched weapons, sensors, and mission equipment. Correlates needs and funding for programs in the aircraft and weapons portfolio including Special Access Programs with technical program opportunities, performance, costs, and schedules. Provides technical direction and integration efforts across DoW components, and synchronize critical air platform and weapon capabilities, to include Major Defense Acquisition Programs and related non-program specific capabilities. * Directs the professional staff and oversees the management of the activities of the Office of Director for Air Platforms & Weapons. Ensures staff is individually trained and experienced such that they are recognized as the Department's primary Acquisition Corps authorities on the planning, management, system engineering, acquisition strategies, and technical content of major acquisition program portfolios. Works closely with relevant Program Executive Officers to promote sound planning and management of assigned programs. * Collaborates with key executive staff members in OUSW(A&S), other Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) offices and agencies, the Joint Staff, and the Services on matters involving the air platforms and weapons portfolio, including technical, cost, and schedule issues that might affect the availability of capabilities. * Supports the Department's strategic reviews as directed with analysis of assigned portfolios and programs capabilities and gaps. Coordinates and synchronizes Department investment in air platforms and weapons capabilities throughout the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process. Assesses the air platforms and weapons portfolio performance in support of OUSW(A&S) participation in OSW Program and Budget Reviews and in support of Congressional reporting requirements. * Works closely with the office of the USW(R&E) to promote early risk reduction and demonstration technologies essential to new system planning and programming. Reviews their work on a broad basis by observation of what is accomplished toward satisfactory fulfillment of the professional and managerial responsibilities assigned to them. Reviews their major individual actions and recommendations involving policy issues for conformance with DoW policy before implementing them, seeking coordination with other offices, or referring them to higher authority. * These activities may include other Government agencies, industry and industry groups, and private organizations and may be national or international in character. Help S. citizen to qualify for this position. * Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. * In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). * Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 01/22/2026 * The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. * You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see * This position requires a Program Management, Advanced acquisition certification. Please see "Required Documents" section below for all resume formatting requirements. Extensive knowledge of and experience in the disciplines applicable to design, development and procurement of fixed wing aircraft, air launched weapons, and related systems including associated sensors and mission equipment with the ability to integrate Demonstrated ability to translate broad national security objectives/policies into specific programmatic guidance for fixed wing aerospace related platforms and systems. ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. * Demonstrates a commitment to serve the American people. * ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. * Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities. * Managing Resources: Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs. * Leveraging Technology: Explores emerging technology and potential applications. Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. * Possesses the requisite technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to consistently produce timely, high-quality work. Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. Takes swift action to address performance- or conduct-based deficiencies in employees supervised. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. * Makes well-reasoned, timely, and effective decisions and considers short- and long-term implications. Partners effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption and addresses blockers to ensure successful implementation. * Innovation: Applies creativity to improving products and processes, challenges convention, takes measured risks, and considers ways to simplify and remove unnecessary requirements. * See "Required Documents" section for additional information. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. Veterans preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. Applications MUST be submitted through USAJobs. Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Tiering: The Office of the Secretary of War structures its SES positions into tiers to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 01/22/2026 Help Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB through a Structured Interview process, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Help Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Required documents Required Documents Help A complete application includes items described below. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: * SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered. Help To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages. Email whs.pentagon.hrd.mbx.semo-job-application-assistant@mail.mil Address Office of the USD for Acquisition and Sustainment To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Required Documents Help A complete application includes items described below. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: * SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered.