EXECUTIVE SUPPORT OFFICER

HQ USAF and Support Elements; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

HQ USAF and Support Elements seeks a senior advisor to craft and deliver strategic messaging for national stakeholders. The role partners with the Deputy Chief of Staff for Force Modernization, guiding cross‑organizational communications and outreach strategies for internal Air Force audiences and key external organizations.

You will supervise staff, assign work, set priorities, and manage schedules while presenting recommendations to the Front Office on participation in industry, think tanks,

Responsibilities

• Leads, plans, organizes, and oversees cross-organizational activities that pertain to strategic communications and stakeholder engagement as senior advisor to the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS) of the Air Force for Force Modernization, his/her senior leadership team, as well as other senior leaders in the Air Force including the CSAF and SECAF.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: HQ USAF and Support Elements
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: Few
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as primary advisor to senior leaders for the planning, crafting, and delivering of strategic messaging to both internal and external stakeholders at the national level.

Key Responsibilities

Leads, plans, organizes, and oversees cross-organizational activities that pertain to strategic communications and stakeholder engagement as senior advisor to the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS) of the Air Force for Force Modernization, his/her senior leadership team, as well as other senior leaders in the Air Force including the CSAF and SECAF.

Leads the development and management of strategic communications, plans, and outreach strategy for A57 engagements in support of DAF modernization that are internal to the Air Force and Department of War, as well as for key external organizations and agencies in federal government, Congress, private industry, and international partners. Develops and presents recommendations to A57 Front Office on participation of A57 Principals at industry, think tank, and media engagements.

Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates, considers difficulty of assignments and capabilities of employees, sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.

Requirements & Education

There is no education requirement or educational substitution for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with HQ USAF and Support Elements, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.