Information regarding opportunities, how to submit your resume and your contact information is located on the Air Force Civilian Careers LinkedIn site. The AFRL Integrated Capabilities Directorate (RS), Strategic Development Planning Division (RSS) is seeking to fill multiple senior-level interdisciplinary S&E positions at the DR-03 grade level at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH.

Duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Performs multidisciplinary work involving the application of science and/or engineering principles toward mission forecasting, problem decomposition, requirement analysis, capability decomposition and trade space characterization, concept development, cost implications, model validation, analytical tool development, focused risk reduction, and planning of complex capability development projects and/or processes. Applies expert knowledge and advanced scientific/engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to ensure development planning activities include: technologically informed requirements; mature concepts that are technically feasible, operationally relevant, and militarily useful; and recommendations for science and technology (S&T) investment to reduce technical risks. Demonstrates a mastery of, and skill in applying, innovative multi-disciplinary practices, techniques, and methodology to identify, analyze, and resolve issues; ensures resolutions are consistent with program objectives. Demonstrates creativity and foresight by identifying, preparing, and presenting reports and briefings on new concepts and technical directions impacting programs/projects, and defining future technology requirements. Collaborates, interacts, coordinates, and/or directly consults with DAF, DoD, other government agencies, academic, and industry partners. Provides analytics to identify, assess, and mature innovative and affordable technology and concepts meeting future AF needs. May lead a small team of contractors and civilians for efforts that arise for engagements with industry and academia, from intersections of technology improvements with DAF missions, emerging operation requirements, vetted future-fight strategies, and threat-informed future-fight forecasts.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized (may require a service agreement)
• Selectee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical Certification in Engineering and Technical Management.
• Candidates must have 4 years of relevant ETM experience; and the selectee will have 60-months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained. Applicants must list all completed APDP certifications on their resume.
• Position is eligible for telework but selectee must live within the commuting area of Wright-Patterson AFB
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position may require travel.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.

Qualifications

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. This is an interdisciplinary position. Applicants must be able to meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards of the occupational series assigned when the position is filled. OPM Qual Standards can be found at: General Engineering 0800 series , Operations Research Series 1515 , General Schedule Qualification Standards Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade DR-02 (GS-13) or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes understanding appropriate usage, and application of advanced research and analytical techniques (i.e., forecast modeling, cost-analysis, queuing theory, decision analysis, multivariate statistical analysis, neural network design, quadratic discriminant analysis, and discrete event process modeling) to problem solving efforts. Desired Qualifications: An advanced academic degree in a science or engineering (S&E) discipline from an accredited institution is highly desired To be successful in this position, candidates will need experience leading teams, working with or within the DoD capability development community, and outstanding oral/written communication skills When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below. The Requisition Number for this announcement is 13094. Resume: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Resume Transcripts: Req No_Last Name_First Name_ Transcripts Acceptable file types: .doc, .docx, .pdf

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith 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.

Contacts

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