Director, Joint Operational Integration

Summary

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.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 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.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications and evaluation

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/.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

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. 1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience. Your resume must address your technical and executive core qualifications for the position, and it may not exceed two (2) pages. Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 1" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. 2. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. 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. DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered.

Additional information

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. Veterans preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. Applications MUST be submitted through USAJobs. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 08/06/2026