Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff Force Modernization

Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 219,000 - 228,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Department of the Air Force Headquarters seeks an Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff Force Modernization to report directly to establish policy for Air Force strategy, mission integration, and modernization prioritization.

The role develops concepts of operations and force design, directs Title 10 wargaming, and shapes requirements for the Air Force corporate process, aligning with acquisition and MAJCOM activities to close capability gaps.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Establishes policy for Air Force strategy, mission integration, and modernization prioritization within the corporate process.
Develops Air Force concepts of operations and force design.
Directs CSAF Title 10 wargaming to iterate future concepts for inclusion in the modernization plan.
Provides headquarters operational requirements focus to MAJCOM modernization planning and MNA, and oversees capability development analyses.
Shapes Mission Needs Statements and Operational Requirements for the Air Force structure and Joint Requirements Oversight Council.
Translates advanced concepts into military utility by merging gaps, planning and analysis into a requirements framework and supervises SAR program requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff Force Modernization

Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Department: Department of the Air Force
Hiring Path: Ses
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & Education

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $219000 – $228000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Ses' hiring path.