DEPUTY DIRECTOR LOGISTICS & ENGINEERING

Summary

The Deputy Director, Logistics & Engineering (J4) at USCENTCOM (MacDill AFB, FL) provides executive leadership for theater logistics and engineering across 21 countries in the AOR. This leader drives military operations and partner collaboration to boost regional security. Key duties include managing supply, maintenance, transport, base development, contract support, and wartime host nation coordination to protect U.S. interests.

Duties

Help

The Deputy Director leads the critical effort to establish and maintain transformational mechanisms that facilitate interagency unity of effort. By collaborating closely with senior leaders across the interagency community, the incumbent identifies unifying regional goals and coordinates actions with other elements of national power to achieve national objectives. This role requires a consummate professional seasoned in national leadership, logistics, and engineering to solve highly complex, unstructured theater challenges. Acting as a principal advisor to both the J4 Director and the USCENTCOM Commander, the Deputy Director holds complete responsibility for broad strategic theater issues, using exceptional independent judgment to articulate and execute command intent.

To secure and sustain the necessary resources for the AOR, the Deputy Director coordinates directly with flag officers and senior leadership from the Joint Staff, Service Components, and the Department of War (DoW). The incumbent continuously assesses the overall efficiency, productivity, and organizational effectiveness of the J4 directorate. When logistics or engineering gaps are identified, the Deputy Director collaborates with senior military and defense leaders to develop and present effective courses of action that guarantee overall mission success.

Additionally, the Deputy Director exercises full executive managerial and supervisory authority over a multidisciplinary workforce of more than 100 military and civilian logistics, engineering, and administrative professionals, primarily in grades GS-13 to GS-15 or equivalent. The incumbent is responsible for the strategic mentoring, training, and professional development of this top-tier workforce, ensuring personnel initiatives support broader strategic goals. Acting as the final authority for all personnel actions recommended by subordinate chiefs, the Deputy Director actively enforces equal opportunity and merit-based practices to maintain a high-performing team.

Operating under the broad policy direction of the USCENTCOM Commander, the Deputy Director coordinates daily with senior U.S., coalition, and command leadership on strategic priorities. The incumbent is fully authorized to speak on behalf of the Commander and commit the command to authoritative, final, and directive actions within their scope. This includes coordinating stateside and forward-deployed contributions from the Joint Staff, OSW, DOS, Service Components, and Combined Joint Task Forces (CJTFs) to facilitate theater logistics and basing efforts. Ultimately, the Deputy Director builds and maintains vital support relationships with U.S. government entities and foreign partners in the region, enhancing collective defense and security against extremist and terrorist threats.

Requirements

Help

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Mobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement.
• Selected candidate must file a Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• Position has been designated Special-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoW Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.
• Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.
• An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period.
• Attendance to the Air Force's Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC) is generally required within 12 months of appointment, subject to course availability.
• Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.
• Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoW Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
• Within the Department of War (DoW), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.

Qualifications

Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education, and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the SES corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

In accordance with new OPM requirements to streamline Senior Executive Service (SES) hiring, applicants are no longer required to submit lengthy narrative essays, including those for Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs), when applying. Instead, the initial application will be resume-only, capped at two pages. This change streamlines the application process and more closely aligns with private industry practices. Applicants identified for potential selection will have their ECQs assessed by undergoing a structured interview with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB).

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume (not to exceed 2 pages). Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ1. Demonstrated knowledge and personal experience leading, directing, and managing strategic joint and multi-national logistics functions, activities, and programs in the federal government or private industry.

TQ2. Demonstrated expertise and experience leading and managing complex operational engineering, base development, base operating support, and operational contract support supporting national security objectives and theater-wide military assistance.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): All new appointees to the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the five mandatory ECQs:

ECQ 1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2. Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3. Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4. Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5. Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Please note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program, or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you must attach proof (e.g., SF-50 or Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is desired. A master's or advanced degree in management, engineering, or a logistics related field is highly desired.

Additional information

In addition, DoW requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoW or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives must demonstrate an ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. This information should be embedded within the resume.

Tiering: The Department of the Air Force structures its SES positions into tiers to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department.

Salary: $151,662.00 - $209,600.00 per annum. (Air Force Tier 1) SES members are eligible for bonuses and/or ranks and stipends in addition to annual salary. SES members are eligible for Performance-Based Salary increases and/or bonuses.

Area of Consideration: Applications will be accepted from all qualified persons.

Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES and DISES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. Therefore, mobility is a condition of employment and appointed SES and DISES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

Relocation Authorized: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be offered.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoW Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.