Executive Director Manpower and Reserve Affairs (SAF/MR)

Full Job Description

This DoD Cross-Component/Reassignment is open only to current DoD SES members. As Executive Director for Manpower & Reserve Affairs, you will lead the Dept.

of the Air Force's (DAF) human capital enterprise. This senior role offers a chance to reshape policies and programs for a global force.

Drive innovation in our personnel system and make a lasting impact on Airmen, Guardians, and our nation's security. This is a career-defining journey for a transformative leader.

Qualification Requirements: Your 2-page resume must demonstrate the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments to the qualifications.

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. At this time, only a resume (capped at 2 pages) is required.

A panel may assess whether you possess the required ECQs and MTQs through resume review, assessments, and/or interview later. A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1.

Education Requirement: A bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related area from an accredited institution is highly desired. A master's or advanced degree is highly desired.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management.

A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the resume.

Transformational Leadership and Executive Management: Demonstrated ability to lead a large, complex organization through significant change.

This includes experience in shaping a strategic vision, driving enterprise-wide initiatives, and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability to achieve mission-critical results.

Strategic Human Capital Expertise: Mastery in developing and implementing cutting-edge human capital strategies.

This includes a deep understanding of personnel policy, talent management, and resource allocation to build and sustain a diverse, agile, and high-performing workforce.

Policy Integration and Enterprise-Wide Influence: Proven experience in providing strategic counsel to senior executive leaders (e.g., Service Secretary, Service Chief, General Officer, etc) on high-impact issues.

This includes the ability to build coalitions, negotiate complex challenges, and influence the direction of enterprise-level programs and policies.

A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the resume.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certificate of Completion of SESCDP) of your eligibility for appointment to the SES.

Major Duties:

Step into a pivotal senior leadership role and become a key architect of the DAF'S personnel enterprise.

As the Executive Director for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, you will be empowered to drive innovation and shape the future for our military and civilian forces across a dynamic and expansive portfolio.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on national security by leading the charge in human capital strategy.

Your mission will involve: Pioneering Policy and Strategy: Provide senior executive leadership to revolutionize personnel policy, program management, and execution.

You will be the catalyst for developing innovative, integrated strategies, establishing the milestones and metrics that will guide the entire enterprise.

Driving Enterprise-Wide Transformation: Exercise independent judgment and initiative to identify requirements, resolve complex challenges, and provide strategic counsel on high-visibility programs.

Your oversight will ensure our policies and programs are models of performance, ethics, and efficiency.

Championing Strategic Integration: Serve as a key representative on governance bodies, promoting organizational interests and ensuring the alignment of priorities.

You will steer the implementation of policies across the Manpower and Reserve Affairs enterprise, ensuring seamless integration and addressing high-level matters with strategic vision.

Leading Through Influence: Collaborate with and advise senior Department of the Air Force leaders, framing critical issues and providing expert guidance to resolve complex concerns.

You will be a central figure in fostering a responsive and forward-thinking personnel system.