Department of the Air Force

Deputy Director Operations

Scott AFB, Illinois Full time

Deputy Director Operations

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Scott AFB, Illinois

Salary Range: $151662 - $209600 Per Year

Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. This position serves as the Deputy Director of Operations for USTRANSCOM. The incumbent will support the USTRANSCOM mission to provide full-spectrum global mobility solutions and related enabling capabilities for supported customers' requirements in peace and war.

Major Duties:

  • As the Deputy Director of Operations, you will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, sharing full responsibility for directing the full spectrum of global mobility operations. In this role, you will: Provide executive leadership and direction for a diverse team of over 540 military, civilian, and contractor personnel. Oversee a vast operational portfolio including Current and Global Operations, Cyberspace Operations, Mission Assurance, Joint Training, and Strategic Integration. Direct the 24/7/365 Global Operations Center, synchronizing the dynamic, worldwide repositioning of strategic air, sea, and land mobility assets to meet global mission requirements in support of Combatant Commands. Champion the integration of defensive cyberspace operations, ensuring the seamless fusion of cyber capabilities, intelligence, and planning to protect and enable the USTRANSCOM mission. Act as the command's primary liaison and advisor on mission assurance, readiness reporting, and emergency management. Coordinate with component commands, the Joint Staff, and other federal agencies on security and continuity of operations (COOP) initiatives. Develop and issue strategic guidance and instructions to subordinate commands and staff, ensuring alignment with the command's objectives. Represent USTRANSCOM at the highest levels of government, engaging with senior executives to influence program and policy decisions. In the absence of the Director, provide seamless leadership continuity, assuming full responsibility for the directorate's global mission and providing historical knowledge and direction.

Qualifications: Qualification Requirements: Your 2-page resume must demonstrate the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments to the qualifications. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. At this time, only a resume (capped at 2 pages) is required. A panel may assess whether you possess the required ECQs and MTQs through resume review, assessments, and/or interview later. A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Education Requirement: An undergraduate degree is desired. A master's or advanced degree is highly desired. In addition, extensive experience in military operations is highly desired. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management. A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the resume. Expert/experiential knowledge of DoW logistics enterprise, DoW supply chain process, general business supply chain practices, Joint Capability Integration and Development Systems analysis process, and a broad and thorough knowledge of deployment and distribution systems used across the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise. Demonstrated success in leading large complex strategic global Operations across the domains of air, land, sea, space and cyber, including establishing policies and procedures, requirements validation, resource allocation, balancing managerial, technical and functional considerations, and directing operational support and assessment while sustaining successful engagement and alignment with inter/intra-agency partners. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certificate of Completion of SESCDP) of your eligibility for appointment to the SES.

How to Apply: Please follow the below instructions to submit applications. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/07/2026. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant. PREFERRED RESUME FORMAT: 2 pages, Times New Roman 10-font, upload as a pdf. (Do Not Use the USAJOBS Resume Builder). Job Information: Announcement number (MRL26-30106) and title of the position to which you are applying. Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), day and evening phone numbers (with area code) and complete e-mail address where you would like to receive correspondence regarding your application. DO NOT INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. Active-Duty/Retired Military: State highest rank eld, date of promotion and date eligible to retire or date of retirement, (e.g., Colonel/June 2006/December 2014). NOTE: IAW 5 U.S.C. 3326, a 180-day waiver will be required for retired or retiring members of the armed forces during the period of 180 days immediately after retirement. Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification. Education: Include the name, city, and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Work Experience: Provide the following information for paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: (Do not send job descriptions):- Starting and ending dates (month and year)- Job title (for government position, include civilian series and grade or military rank)- Employer's name and address- Supervisor's name and phone number, please indicate if we may contact your current supervisor- Salary (current). References: Provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three individuals who can comment on your qualifications for this position. Please do not list supervisors already listed above. (References can be provided upon request). This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify this office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-07