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Summary
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to direct and coordinate strategic plans, execution, and decision-making for the Air Force Medical Service's (AFMS) future concepts and capabilities. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN AMENDED TO REFLECT UPDATED EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS.
Responsibilities
As the Assistant Surgeon General for Personnel and Resources, the incumbent is a key leader responsible for directing and coordinating strategic plans, execution, and decision-making for the Air Force Medical Service's (AFMS) future concepts and capabilities. This role involves driving strategic engagement on Military Health System (MHS) development, overseeing readiness and healthcare programs, and advising senior Air Force, Space Force, and Department of Defense leaders on the health of all personnel and beneficiaries. The position provides oversight for personnel plans, resourcing policies, and the strategic planning and budgeting processes, representing AFMS interests at executive-level boards and councils. Furthermore, the incumbent shares responsibility for the executive leadership and management of the AF/SG staff and Directorates, ensuring the establishment and maintenance of high professional and technical standards. This executive provides direction over a global organization, ensuring mission requirements are met through the integration of activities that have inter-agency, international, and domestic impacts.
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. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: TQ1: Demonstrated ability to direct and lead the oversight of enterprise-wide operations and authorities including budget and resources management to ensure compliance with Federal regulations. TQ2: Demonstrated ability to formulate and implement policy across a geographically dispersed service organization, and to work complex and sensitive issues with other external groups such as other agencies and regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate would possess experience in Executive Leadership and Policy Formulation, Advanced Education and Relevant Experience and Strategic Program Management. This vacancy announcement has been amended to reflect the following ECQ requirements: 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. 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 should demonstrate 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. A separate narrative statement is not accepted--the ECQs and TQs should be embedded within the application package [Resume (not to exceed 2 pages).
Education
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is desired. A master's or advanced degree in Healthcare or Business Administration or related fields such as Public Administration or Strategy is highly desired.