Senior Advisor CAF Futures Capability Development

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; Hampton (VA); Remote; USD 152,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Department of the Air Force Headquarters in the United States seeks a Senior Advisor CAF Futures Capability Development to lead cross‑cutting capability development and analysis for future force design programs.

The role coordinates with senior leaders, aligns efforts with the National Defense Strategy, and guides mission engineering and modeling to inform program strategies. Telework eligibility is noted and a Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-cutting capability development and analysis across CAF.
• Guide future force design efforts and program strategies.
• Align capability efforts with National Defense Strategy and Operational Imperatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams integrating operational, technical, and analytical perspectives.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Senior Advisor CAF Futures Capability Development

• Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the expert authority for leading cross cutting capability development and analysis efforts in support of HAF A5/7 delegated future force design and capability development programs.

Key Responsibilities

The A5/8/9 Senior Advisor, CAF Futures Capability Development, is the senior expert and general officer equivalent (GO equivalent) authority for cross cutting capability development and analysis across the Combat Air Forces. The Senior Advisor supports ACC lead command responsibilities for over 140 modernization programs while guiding new efforts driven by SECAF directed Operational Imperatives.

This role leads HAF/A5/7 delegated future force design work and SAF/AQ assigned operational requirements and pre acquisition activities. The Senior Advisor aligns these efforts with the National Defense Strategy and Operational Imperatives, turning them into clear concepts, requirements, and program strategies. They lead cross functional teams that integrate operational, technical, and analytical perspectives into enterprise level capability plans.

The Senior Advisor builds key partnerships and engages routinely with HAF, SAF, the Space Force, and other stakeholders in senior forums. The role helps leaders balance risk to current readiness against the need to modernize for future high-end conflict. The Senior Advisor drives mission engineering and modeling and simulation to inform tradeoffs across portfolios and kill chains.

They lead efforts to mature critical and innovative technologies and to define and baseline future weapons systems and programs.

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.

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 $151661 – $228000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

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