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Duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. DUTIES: Supports the design, development, and delivery of the Sentinel weapon system in Air Force Materiel Command's AFNWC, Sentinel Systems Directorate, Command and Launch Division, OC2 and Communications Branches providing technical leadership and expertise to all personnel, programs, support missions, associates, and customers internal and external to the OC2 & Communications Branches. Leads all technical management activities associated with the OC2 and Communications Branches; serves as a technical consultant, providing guidance to junior engineers and program managers, senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for nuclear enterprise operations. Coaches team members in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques; develops strategies for training, mentoring, and continuing development of the engineering team. Leads technical reviews of prime contractor products delivered during Engineering, Manufacturing and Development activities leading to subsystem and system Critical Design Reviews, test and evaluation milestones, and Milestone C in preparation for Production and Deployment. Advises Integrated Product Team and division leadership on technical risks and issues affecting the cost, schedule, and performance during development, test and evaluation, fielding, and sustainment of the OC2 & Communications equities of the Sentinel weapon system. Develops and presents technical briefings and reports to the Command & Launch Division leadership, the Sentinel Executive Leadership Team, and the Program Executive Officer. Engages with geographically dispersed stakeholders including subject matter experts from across the AFNWC, Air Force Global Strike Command, Contractors, and Senior Department of Defense officials to ensure Sentinel technical activities are successfully planned, coordinated, and executed. SKILLS: At least eight years of relevant technical experience is typically required to perform the role of Lead Engineer at the NH-04 level. Acquisition engineering experience including leading teams and participating in: milestone technical reviews, integration readiness reviews, test readiness reviews, qualification and verification reviews, configuration audits, and independent analysis activities for complex systems is highly valued. Technical experience developing and/or providing technical leadership for acquisition of: hardware and software, command and control systems, database systems, cyber security systems, graphical user interfaces, communications systems, and/or hardware devices is ideal. Strong background in professional engineering principles, modeling and simulation frameworks, requirements development, verification activities, digital engineering, and model-based systems engineering is highly desired. Technical experience in the development, test and evaluation, fielding, and sustainment of hardware and software for strategic systems is strongly preferred. Experience in software architecture, software systems engineering, and software test is desired. Familiarity with nuclear weapon systems, to include nuclear certification, is a plus.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This position is not eligible for remote or full time telework; situational-based agreements may be available at the discretion of the hiring manager.
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) and will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
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• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 10 days per year.
• Employee must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, which includes achieving Engineering and Technical Management ?Practitioner? certification category within required timeframe after appointment.
• A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution in engineering or a related science is required.
• Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) certification and meet APDP continuing education requirements.
• Employee may be required to work overtime.

Qualifications

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. To qualify as an engineer, employee must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 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. Professional knowledge of advanced engineering concepts, theories, principles, practices, and working knowledge of other engineering disciplines; of a broad range of engineering standards, precedents, methods, and techniques to ensure work in compliance with regulations and standards; and of the operations, products, services, needs, and goals of the program and assigned organizations and related customers, functions, resources, and users. 2. Knowledge of a broad range of engineering standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials and equipment and extensive knowledge of engineering and management techniques associated with cost, schedule, and performance; and of environmental principals, practices, procedures, laws and regulations, safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures and process improvement initiatives. 3. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures, and in interpreting, applying and adapting broad policy statements, regulations, and other guidelines in developing procedures where no precedence exists; and of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, restrictions on the expenditures of funds, cost comparison procedures and applicable directives. 4. Ability to delegate authority and lead professional general, material, mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineers having in depth knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, practices, and extensive familiarity with other engineering disciplines as well as industrial development and facility engineering maintenance; and ability to conduct studies, investigations, problem analysis, and then summarizing the results and developing logical and well documented results. 5. Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations and procedures in a variety of situations, draw conclusions and recommend timely and economic solutions; and to plan, conduct, and record site/facilities surveys, inspections, and coordinate with other engineering disciplines. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources; and to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects, process improvement personnel, program managers, and senior level managers. This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless specifically waived by the appropriate component official, i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management for the component, the Service Acquisition Executive, or the Service Secretary, the following are statutorily mandated requirements. (1) Selectee must execute a written agreement to remain in Federal service in this position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. (2) The selectee must meet, or be capable of achieving the APDP certification as designated on the position description within the defined grace period for that certification level after assignment. (3) This position also requires employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months. Your resume is key to evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities; be clear and specific when describing experience. If using Microsoft Word, please use 2018 or a more recent version, as MS Word 97-2003 documents are no longer viewable.

Education

To qualify as an engineer, employee must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

Contacts

• Address EHA DHA 550 C Street West JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Heather Giacalone
• Email: [email protected]