Civilian Strategic Leader Program (Cslp)

Job summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. This position is serviced by: Central Salary Account. The Civilian Strategic Leader Program (CSLP) is designed to develop strategic-level leaders. By participating in CSLP, high-potential senior leaders have the opportunity to expand their skills and gain a broader perspective of the DAF Enterprise. The duration of CSLP assignments is limited to 36 months.

Major duties

CSLP duties vary based on assignment, series, grade, and location, as determined by the Selection Board.

Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, the specialized experience must have been at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-13/GS-14 or GS-15 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Mastery and skill in applying knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of planning and managing DoD programs in order to assess and resource complex operational requirements. 2. Knowledge of long-range and strategic planning methods and concepts. 3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. 4. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 5. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Evaluations

CSLP is a Department of the Air Force (DAF) enterprise career development program and a component of the talent management strategy for strategic-level leaders. The overarching goal of CSLP is to develop selected GS-13s/14s/15s or equivalents through challenging leadership assignments with roles and responsibilities that have DAF enterprise and/or DoD-wide impact. In July 2026, the Selection Board will convene to identify employees to participate in this experiential program and finalize selections in August 2026. The goal is to identify high-potential employees and select them for assignment levels that best suit their personal and professional goals and the needs of the Department of the Air Force. Once selected for CSLP, individuals become part of a candidate pool and remain in the pool for up to 24 months until selected for an assignment. Every nominee is highly encouraged to contact their AFPC functional career field team (CFT) for specifics relating to being vectored for CSLP and the follow-on assignment process. Application packages must be submitted by 13 Feb 2026 and endorsed by 06 Mar 2026 via MyVECTOR. Applications are pre-screened by the AFPC CSLP Program Management office. If eligibility criteria are met, packages are forwarded to respective functional CFT and Development Team (DT). All eligible employees that apply will be vectored by their appropriate DT, and final selections will be made by the Selection Board. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) 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. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.