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DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT & INSTITUTIONAL STRATEGY
Department of the Air Force
U.S. Air Force Academy
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Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/15/2026 to 05/26/2026
Salary $143,258 - $171,681 per year Pay scale & grade AD 25
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Air Force Academy, CO
Remote job No Telework eligible Yesas determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Term - 15 JUL 2029 Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted
Promotion potential
25
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number 26-08-ADV Control number 869358900
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Applications accepted from current U.S. Citizens (either by birth or naturalization).
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The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Department of Athletics, anticipates filling the TERM (full-time) position of Director, Development & Institutional Strategy. This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 5 years. Extensions and/or Subsequent re-appointments may be considered based upon an assessment of performance, Air Force and departmental needs, and funding availability.
Position will perform administratively determined faculty duties in the Department of Athletics, United States Air Force Academy. The incumbent serves as Director, Development and Institutional Strategy, supporting Directorate of Athletics strategic initiatives, organizational development, institutional engagement, and intercollegiate athletics program coordination. Duties include developing analyses, plans, assessments, and courses of action; advising and coordinating with Academy leaders, mission partners, Military Service Academies, Air Force organizations, NCAA/conference partners, and other athletics stakeholders; and supporting the effective execution of physical education, athletic, and cadet-athlete programs. The position leads Directorate-level organizational development efforts, including professional development, leadership development, new coach orientation, transition assistance, mentoring, team-captain engagement, and related initiatives for coaches, staff, and cadet-athletes. The incumbent also performs faculty service and administrative duties, participates in governance and program improvement activities, supports student-athlete engagement programs, and promotes professional, ethical, leadership, and character-development standards consistent with USAFA institutional outcomes and applicable guidance.
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum requirement is a bachelors degree from an accredited institution and at least 10 years of specialized experience directly related to athletics administration, physical education, sport management, organizational development, leadership development, education program management, or a closely related field. Applicant must demonstrate experience supporting or managing programs in a collegiate, intercollegiate athletics, educational, military, or comparable high-performance organizational environment. Applicant must also demonstrate the ability to advise senior leaders, develop program assessments and courses of action, coordinate across multiple organizations, and communicate effectively in writing and orally.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful candidates will have demonstrated currency and excellence in one or more of the following areas: NCAA Division I athletics administration; physical education or athletic program management; organizational development; leadership development; coach or staff development; cadet-athlete or student-athlete support programs; strategic planning; institutional engagement; and executive-level liaison work. Experience working with NCAA, Mountain West Conference, Military Service Academies, Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense, or comparable intercollegiate athletics organizations is highly desired. Experience developing or managing professional development programs, leadership programs, mentoring programs, team captain/student-athlete engagement programs, or cross-functional institutional initiatives is also highly desired. Essential qualities include integrity, sound judgment, initiative, collaboration, professionalism, organizational management, executive communication, and commitment to undergraduate education, cadet development, and the mission of the United States Air Force Academy.
Inquiries about the position should be directed to Michael Settle at michael.settle.4@us.af.mil. Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered.
Education
EDUCATION:
If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrars official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted.
Upon request, ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion.
Additional information
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary/term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temporary/Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the excepted service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
Individuals who are eligible for Schedule A, 213.3102(u) appointments cannot be referred under the Air Force Selective Placement Program process for faculty positions. Schedule A applicants must apply via instructions in the "How to Apply" section and applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Late or incomplete application packages will not be considered.
USAFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities.
Please ensure your application package DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY PHOTOGRAPHS, applications submitted with any documents that include photographs will not be considered.
Applications submitted under this announcement will be considered ONLY for this vacancy.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Starting September 27, 2025, USAJOBS began restricting all resumes to two pages in length. The restriction does NOT apply to this position. Please upload your Resume/Curriculum Vitae using the Other Documents - Curriculum Vitae option. You are still required to provide a document in the Resume section to successfully submit your application. In the Resume section, please upload a document informing your Resume/Curriculum Vitae was submitted using Other Documents.
This position is not in the competitive civil service and late applications from veterans do not apply.
Applicants will be assessed based on their teaching credentials, scholarship, service, and education.
Your application package (curriculum vitae/resume and cover letter) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
Interested persons should submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of interest that addresses the ways in which the applicants qualifications meet the requirements of the ad to include evidence of teaching excellence and promise of research productivity. Additional documents are required to complete your application package, please reference the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" section for more information.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Required Documents
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The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
It is highly desired that your cover letter and/or curriculum vitae address the following areas, as appropriate:
Please also reference the "Required Qualifications" section for other documents desired by the hiring committee. Any supplemental documents intended for the hiring committee should be attached to the cover letter as a single file. Supplemental documents with large file sizes can be substituted with a link to comply with the 5MB maximum size of files submitted through this platform.
An incomplete package will result in non-consideration of your application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the date the announcement closes, 05/26/2026.
To begin the application process, click the Blue Apply Button at the top of the page 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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date All close dates are 11:59 PM EASTERN TIME. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. 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.
Agency contact information
USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team
Email USAFAFacultyJobs@us.af.mil Address USAFA Faculty
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840
US
Next steps
The USAFA Faculty Recruitment team will not have any updates while the applications are with the selection committee. If the selection committee has any questions or requires further documentation, they will contact applicants directly. We do not have the authority to disclose the hiring committees information.
If selected, the following may be requested:
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
It is highly desired that your cover letter and/or curriculum vitae address the following areas, as appropriate:
Please also reference the "Required Qualifications" section for other documents desired by the hiring committee. Any supplemental documents intended for the hiring committee should be attached to the cover letter as a single file. Supplemental documents with large file sizes can be substituted with a link to comply with the 5MB maximum size of files submitted through this platform.
An incomplete package will result in non-consideration of your application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the date the announcement closes, 05/26/2026.
To begin the application process, click the Blue Apply Button at the top of the page 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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date All close dates are 11:59 PM EASTERN TIME. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. 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.
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Agency contact information
USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team
Email USAFAFacultyJobs@us.af.mil Address USAFA Faculty
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840
US
Next steps
The USAFA Faculty Recruitment team will not have any updates while the applications are with the selection committee. If the selection committee has any questions or requires further documentation, they will contact applicants directly. We do not have the authority to disclose the hiring committees information.
If selected, the following may be requested:
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
U.S. Air Force Academy
The mission of the United States Air Force Academy is to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become leaders of character, motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation.
USAFA, located just north of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is an undergraduate institution that awards the Bachelor of Science degree as part of its mission to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character, motivated to lead in the United States Air Force and in service to our nation. Faculty applications are invited from candidates who can contribute to this mission by interacting with cadets, both in and out of the classroom, as instructors and mentors. The student body consists of approximately 4,000 men and women representing every state and several foreign countries. The Academy faculty is an integrated group of military and civilian educators. The curriculum includes core academic and professional courses, and 27 disciplinary and interdisciplinary majors.
Agency contact information
USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team
Email USAFAFacultyJobs@us.af.mil Address USAFA Faculty
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840
US
Summary
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Learn more about this agency
Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/15/2026 to 05/26/2026
Salary $143,258 - $171,681 per year Pay scale & grade AD 25
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Air Force Academy, CO
Remote job No Telework eligible Yesas determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Term - 15 JUL 2029 Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted
Promotion potential
25
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number 26-08-ADV Control number 869358900
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