DAFPD36-9 — Civilian Senior Executive Resource Management

DAFPD36-9 governs Department of the Air Force civilian senior executive resource management.

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  • Publication number: DAFPD36-9
  • Title: CIVILIAN SENIOR EXECUTIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2025-08-12

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It establishes policy for recruiting, developing, managing performance, sustaining talent, and separating civilian senior executives. It requires a deliberate career lifecycle approach and establishes Executive Resources, Performance Review, and Talent Management Boards.

Applies to: This policy directive applies to all civilian senior executive (CSE) employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, United States Space Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Civilian senior executive career lifecycle management
  • Senior executive recruitment and selection
  • Executive development and reassignments
  • Senior executive performance management
  • Senior executive talent management
  • Career CSE position management

Questions and answers

How must the Department of the Air Force recruit career CSE candidates?

The DAF will recruit and select high-quality candidates for career CSE positions by considering a mix of talent from internal and external sources consistent with Federal law regarding equal opportunity and merit system principles and DoDD 1440.1, DoD Civilian Equal Employment Opportunity Program. (paragraph 1)

What notice is required for career executive reassignments?

All career executives will be given advance notice of reassignments. (paragraph 1)

What does the Executive Performance Review Board ensure?

The DAF will establish and maintain an executive Performance Review Board that will ensure compliance with statutory, Office of Personnel Management, and DoD authorities for executive performance management and compensation management. (paragraph 1)

How often must SES capability be assessed?

Organizational and individual SES capability will be assessed at least annually to understand the competencies available in the career SES corps to meet mission requirements. (paragraph 1)

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