Director of Technology Data and Artificial Intelligence

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serves as the senior technical expert and authority for Headquarters Air Force on the architecture, integration, and application of data, artificial intelligence, and advanced communications and ISR-enabling systems.

Duties

The Director, Technology, Data & Artificial Intelligence serves as the senior technical expert and authority for Headquarters Air Force on the architecture, integration, and application of data, artificial intelligence, and advanced communications and ISR-enabling systems. The incumbent drives the technical vision, engineering strategy, and modernization of Air Force digital and communications infrastructure from the enterprise to the tactical edge. The position develops and evaluates resilient, interoperable architectures that integrate warfighter communications systems, satellite constellations, ISR platforms, tactical networks, cyber capabilities, and enterprise data services. The incumbent maintains awareness of emerging technologies and assesses their applicability to Air Force capability gaps, operational requirements, and future modernization priorities. The Director provides authoritative technical advice and recommendations to senior Air Force, DoW, Joint, Intelligence Community, industry, academic, and partner-nation stakeholders. The incumbent leads and integrates multiple complex technical efforts, resolves cross-functional issues, and communicates complex technical concepts and decisions to senior technical and nontechnical leaders.

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. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Director, Technology, Data and Artificial Intelligence Core Qualifications 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 these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. A. DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY DATA AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: Contributions: Achievements that impacted the organization's mission and contributed to knowledge advancements in the fields of: Digital Engineering and Enterprise IT Architecture: Defining and implementing large-scale, resilient, and interoperable digital infrastructures. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML): Architecting and deploying data-centric solutions and AI/ML applications that fuse disparate data sources (e.g., communications, cyber, ISR) to enable real-time, tactical decision-making in contested environments. Advanced Communications and Networking: Developing and integrating next-generation tactical and satellite communication (SATCOM) systems, resilient networking protocols, and tactical data links to ensure connectivity from the enterprise to the tactical edge. Leadership: Recognized leader in the application of: Converged Technical Architecture: As evidenced by personal impact on translating top-level strategic guidance into executable technical blueprints that bridge the gap between enterprise-level services and tactical warfighter requirements. Technology Prototyping and Integration: As evidenced by leading efforts to identify, prototype, and implement emerging technologies that demonstrably enhance the DAF's technical capabilities and solve complex integration challenges. Authoritative Technical Assessment: As evidenced by guiding significant Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) investments and defending complex architectural decisions before senior DAF, Joint, and DoD leadership. Professional Stature: Recognized standing as indicated by memberships and activity in professional organizations and/or within the larger DoD/Industry professional community. This includes citations, honors, awards, patents, and publications and other forms of recognition, such as requests for professional consultation, which indicate acceptance by peer group as an authoritative source in the field. B. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ): Applicants must ensure their resume describes how they meet the TQs and must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel members may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: TQ1: Enterprise Architecture and Systems Integration: Expert knowledge/ experience integrating and operating enterprise IT and communications systems that connect enterprise services to the tactical edge, using SATCOM, tactical data links, resilient networking, Zero Trust architecture, cloud, and DevSecOps to deliver secure, interoperable warfighter capabilities. TQ2: Data, AI, and Strategic Technical Leadership: Demonstrated expertise in data architecture, data modeling, and artificial intelligence/machine learning applications across communications, cyber, and ISR data; ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and provide authoritative technical advice to senior leaders. TQ3: Technical Governance, Cryptographic Standards, and Strategic Investment Advisory: Demonstrated experience establishing enterprise-wide technical blueprints, enforcing cryptographic and technical standards across a federated architecture, and providing authoritative technical assessments to guide Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) investments in advanced technologies (e.g., Data, AI, SATCOM, and tactical networks). C. JOINT DUTY ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENT: Joint Intelligence Community (IC) Duty certification is a prerequisite for appointment to senior executive, senior professional, and DCIPS positions classified above GG grade 15. NOTE: Applicants without Joint Duty Credit are still highly encouraged to apply for the position and this requirement can be waived. Candidates for this position will be reviewed for receipt of joint duty credit. You must provide evidence of having obtained joint duty credit by submitting a previously approved Joint Duty Claim Form(s) or by requesting approval of a joint duty claim by submitting the Joint Duty Claim Form with supporting documentation. Your claim will be reviewed, approved/disapproved and returned to you. Information, including forms and instructions on joint duty can be found on the JDA website by clicking the link below. JDA Website and from: https://www.dni.gov/index.php/careers/joint-duty. The ideal candidate will possess the following: Possesses a record of successfully developing and implementing enterprise-level technology architectures or modernization strategies that improve interoperability, resilience, and warfighter effectiveness across communications, cyber, and data domains. Demonstrates exceptional executive communication, negotiation, and consensus-building skills, with experience briefing, advising, and defending technical positions before senior military, civilian, Joint, interagency, industry, or international leaders. Demonstrates mature professional judgment and the ability to independently represent the Department of the Air Force in high-level discussions and negotiat