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

• 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.

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.

Required documents

A complete application includes the items specified below. 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. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Some documents may not apply to all applicants. Please carefully review for applicability. Do not combine documents. Upload documents in pdf format. 1. Resume (Required): PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. Your resume must be 2 pages in length (or less), type written, and formatted using 1-inch margins, no smaller than 12-font, and uploaded as a pdf. Do not include borders, photos, or your social security number. 2. Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 (As applicable): Current/Former SES Members: Must provide SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. Current Federal Civil Service Employees: Must provide a copy of SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting status as a current Federal Civil Service employee 3. Statement of Service/DD-214 (As applicable): Active Duty/Retired Service Members must submit a DD-214 or statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). 4. SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) Verification (As applicable): Graduates must provide verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification. 5. Performance Appraisal (Optional): Applicants are encouraged to provide their most recent performance appraisal or equivalent performance evaluation document. 6. College transcript(s) (As applicable): Applicants must provide transcript(s) which demonstrate the acceptable combinations of education and experience as noted by OPM (if applicable). A copy is acceptable. 7. License(s) or certification(s) (As applicable): Applicants must provide copies of any licenses, certifications, or professional credentials required by the position (e.g. Bar membership, medical license, CPA certification, DAWIA certification, etc.) with their application. *Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in their resume and/or assessment questionnaire. Applicants must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities selected in the announcement questionnaire with the application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager.