POSITION DESCRIPTION air force undersecretary, Department of defense OVERVIEW Senate Committee Armed Services Agency Mission The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace. Airmen pursue their mission with excellence and integrity to become leaders, innovators and warriors. Position Overview The undersecretary of the Air Force is responsible for all Air Force affairs on behalf of the secretary of the Air Force, including matters pertaining to the organization, training, logistical support, maintenance, welfare of personnel, administration, recruiting, research and development, and other activities prescribed by the president or secretary of defense. This individual serves as acting secretary of the Air Force in the secretary’s absence. In accordance with Section 904(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, the undersecretary serves as the chief management officer of the Air Force. Compensation Level III $165,300 (5 U.S.C. § 5314) Position Reports to Secretary of the Air Force RESPONSIBILITIES Management Scope On behalf of the secretary of the Air Force, the undersecretary oversees the management and oversight of the Air Force’s nearly 700,000 military and civilian personnel and budget of about $167 billion. Designated by law as the chief management officer, the undersecretary is responsible for the management of business operations for the service. The USECAF has several direct reports: the deputy undersecretary of the Air Force (Space Programs); the deputy undersecretary of the Air Force (International Affairs); the Directorate of Space Acquisition; the National Security Space Office; the Office of Small Business Programs of the Department of the Air Force and the deputy chief management officer. The Air Force Program executive officer for the Space Radar Program and the Air Force Program executive officer for environmental satellites also report directly to the USECAF.
POSITION DESCRIPTION air force undersecretary, Department of defense OVERVIEW Senate Committee Armed Services Agency Mission The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace. Airmen pursue their mission with excellence and integrity to become leaders, innovators and warriors. Position Overview The undersecretary of the Air Force is responsible for all Air Force affairs on behalf of the secretary of the Air Force, including matters pertaining to the organization, training, logistical support, maintenance, welfare of personnel, administration, recruiting, research and development, and other activities prescribed by the president or secretary of defense. This individual serves as acting secretary of the Air Force in the secretary’s absence. In accordance with Section 904(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, the undersecretary serves as the chief management officer of the Air Force. Compensation Level III $165,300 (5 U.S.C. § 5314) Position Reports to Secretary of the Air Force RESPONSIBILITIES Management Scope On behalf of the secretary of the Air Force, the undersecretary oversees the management and oversight of the Air Force’s nearly 700,000 military and civilian personnel and budget of about $167 billion. Designated by law as the chief management officer, the undersecretary is responsible for the management of business operations for the service. The USECAF has several direct reports: the deputy undersecretary of the Air Force (Space Programs); the deputy undersecretary of the Air Force (International Affairs); the Directorate of Space Acquisition; the National Security Space Office; the Office of Small Business Programs of the Department of the Air Force and the deputy chief management officer. The Air Force Program executive officer for the Space Radar Program and the Air Force Program executive officer for environmental satellites also report directly to the USECAF.
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