Director, Joint Operational Integration

The Director Joint Operational Integration (JOI) is responsible to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Acquisition Integration and Interoperability for coordinating Joint Operational Integration Program, Joint Mission Management, Joint CC5ISR&T integration, Mission Engineering and Integration Activity and Modular Systems Architecture (MOSA) actions, and developing strategies for capability development, acquisition and sustainment strategies across the DoW and allied partners., * The Director serves as the primary architect for coordinating and overseeing Mission Engineering and integration strategies, analyses, and operational integration within the DoW acquisition portfolio. This involves fostering alignment across the Joint Force to achieve optimal mission outcomes through the Acquisition System. The position requires the incumbent to facilitate comprehensive portfolio evaluations that assess system operational effectiveness across multiple dimensions, including procurement strategies, supply chain resilience, industrial base considerations, scalability requirements, and fielding capabilities.

• The Director manages the OUSW(A&S) acquisition oversight process for assigned missions, portfolios, programs, and activities, serving in support of the DASW (AI2) as the senior authority for independent analysis and assessment of military and government mission threads, portfolios, capabilities, and systems. This responsibility extends to identifying shortfalls and gaps that could impact national security objectives. The role encompasses briefing senior leaders in capability portfolio reviews, Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) reviews, and other high-level decision forums where the office of the DASW (AI2) programmatic and technical assessments directly influence billion-dollar acquisition decisions. The Director recommends solutions to the DASW (AI2) to complex acquisition issues while providing authoritative guidance and feedback on independent analysis results to OSW entities and Military Departments. The position requires scrutinizing acquisition decision-making processes and offering expert guidance on integrating Mission Engineering for expanded cost, schedule, performance, and mission effectiveness analyses. This work directly supports the Department’s commitment to delivering superior capabilities to warfighters while ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources.

• As Director, the incumbent will serve as a critical member of the senior leadership within the office of the DASW (AI2), providing expert support and guidance on diverse issues related to defense acquisitions, program operations, management, and legislative affairs. The position involves supervising assigned office of the DASW (AI2) staff as required while supporting the broader organizational mission. The Director’s leadership responsibilities encompass overseeing and supporting special projects as assigned by the DASW (AI2) focused on delivering critical capabilities to warfighters across acquisitions, resourcing, and requirements domains. This involves evaluating program operations effectiveness in meeting established goals and objectives while analyzing proposed changes in mission, operating procedures, and delegations of authority.
• The Director will build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including as directed by the DASW (AI2) Congressional staff, industry partners, and other government agencies, ensuring that DoW positions are clearly articulated and well supported. The legislative portfolio includes reviewing annual Defense Authorization and Appropriations acts and special legislation for provisions specifically affecting assigned missions and portfolios. The Director provides recommendations to the DASW (AI2) to ensure DoW compliance with legal requirements while addressing non-binding Congressional advice and guidance through appropriate channels. This includes preparing DoW responses to General Accounting Office findings and recommendations, developing congressional inquiry responses and testimony materials, and preparing the DASW (AI2) representing DoW on committees, boards, and task forces related to areas of expertise.
• The Director develops and recommends to the DASW (AI2) implementation of strategic plans for analyzing interoperability across multiple missions and portfolios supported by OSW, ensuring that interoperability within and among U.S. coalition partners is satisfactorily addressed for all warfighting systems. This responsibility includes ensuring effective outreach and influence on requirements process alignment with acquisition processes and A&S priorities while collaborating with Joint Staff and Service stakeholders on major issues affecting DoW acquisition, including requirements, budgeting, and policy matters. Supporting strategic plan implementation, the Director participates in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) System for assigned programs while conducting assessments of how congressional actions impact program execution., * You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
• All newly appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES.
• You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
• Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 08/06/2026
• The individual selected will be required to file an ‘Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
• This Critical Acquisition Position requires (Practitioner) level Program Management acquisition certification. The incumbent has 60 months to achieve this certification. Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment., * ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a 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.

• Sub-Competencies: o Knowledge of the American System of Government: Demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the American system of government, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, separation of powers, federalism, and the historical development of the American Nation. o Commitment to the Rule of Law: Upholds the principles of the American Founding, including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently. o Civic-Mindedness: Stays up-to-date on important developments in American government and aligns organizational objectives and practices with presidential and public interests. Demonstrates a commitment to serve the American people.

• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

• Sub-Competencies: o Fiscal Responsibility: Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities. o Managing Resources: Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs. o Leveraging Technology: Explores emerging technology and potential applications. Incorporates technology to enhance efficiency and achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.

• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

• Sub-Competencies: o Technical Skill: Possesses the requisite technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to consistently produce timely, high-quality work. Is considered a strong contributor in his or her domain. o Problem Solving: Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing, high-priority problems. o Agility and Resilience: Anticipates and adapts to change, new ideas, new information, and new conditions. Is committed to continuous improvement. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity.

• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the 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.

• Sub-Competencies: o Accountability: Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, trained, and retained. Takes swift action to address performance- or conduct-based deficiencies in employees supervised. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. o Developing Others: Recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement in others. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Cultivates a dynamic environment in which employees are not afraid to make mistakes. o Executive Judgement: Makes well-reasoned, timely, and effective decisions and considers short- and long-term implications. Communicates effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels, sharing and guarding information where appropriate.

• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
• Sub-Competencies: o Operational Mindset: Effectively translates strategies into actionable steps and processes. Partners effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption and addresses blockers to ensure successful implementation. o Innovation: Applies creativity to improving products and processes, challenges convention, takes measured risks, and considers ways to simplify and remove unnecessary requirements. o Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization by evaluating conditions, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values., Tiering: The Office of the Secretary of War 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., Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual’s application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB through a Structured Interview process, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.

Required Documents

A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin., TQ 1: Demonstrated technical and managerial expertise in overseeing the integration of wide variety of data sources, the execution of mission engineering analysis, and providing enterprise-level analytic capabilities to include modeling and simulations to streamline organizations decision making processes.

TQ 2: Demonstrated experience in the management, execution and delivery of all aspects of a complex capability delivery or acquisition program, from prototyping and experimentation to fielding, including management of personnel across a variety of acquisition skill sets., DoW Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement: In addition, DoW requires an Enterprise Perspective. This individual must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoW or government-wide strategic priorities is required. Executives must 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. This information should be embedded within the resume., 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., * SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.

• CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee., Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education., Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

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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., Work site options Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $186,207 - $186,207 per year

This is a Tier 1 Position with a salary range of $186,207 to $209,600. Pay scale & grade ES 00 Promotion potential 00 Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series

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