Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to report directly to establish policy for Air Force strategy, mission integration, integrated capability development, operational requirements processes and prioritization and integration of modernization efforts into the corporate process.
Incumbent will report directly to the DCS, Force Modernization (A5/7). Establishes policy for Air Force strategy, mission integration, integrated capability development, operational requirements processes and prioritization and integration of modernization efforts into the corporate process. Develops Air Force concepts of operations and force design. Directs CSAF Title 10 wargaming to iterate and prove future concepts for inclusion in the modernization plan.
Provides headquarters operational requirements focus to Major Command (MAJCOM) modernization planning and Mission Need Analysis (MNA) and applies the tools of capability development in overseeing Air Staff and MAJCOM capabilities assessments, solutions analyses, prioritization of S&T needs, prototyping, applicable experimentation planning, requirements development, and pre-acquisition program planning.
Shapes and finalizes Mission Needs Statements and Operational Requirements for the Air Force corporate structure and the Joint Requirements Oversight Council.
Translates advanced concepts and ideas into military utility by merging Air Force gaps, modernization planning and analysis into a requirements development framework including capability road maps, advocacy through the Air Force corporate process, program planning, and subsequent collaboration with the Acquisition community. Supervises Special Access Required (SAR) program requirements.
Articulates operational concepts, needs, and requirements for internal and external consideration. Chairs and directs the Air Force Requirements Oversight Council (AFROC). Participates in MAJCOM requirements identification and review. Staffs and reviews requirements and obtains Chief of Staff or Joint Staff approval of Air Force Mission Need Statements and Operational Requirements.
Briefs Air Force leadership on priority and status of outstanding Air Force urgent needs and modernization requirements. Serves as a member of the Air Force Board and advocates for operational perspectives within Air Force and with OSW in the SPPBE process. Supervises development of AF mission threads to fill critical joint force capability gaps. Acts as the DCS/A5/7, in the absence of the DCS, in all matters except military command.
Maintains continuity of operations and keeps the DCS informed on significant activities.
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is desired. A master's or advanced degree from an accredited institution is highly desired. An undergraduate technical degree or an advanced degree in either a technical or management field is highly desired.
SAF.MRL.CSEApplicantInquiry@us.af.mil
This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $219000 – $228000/yr.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Ses' hiring path.
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