Information regarding opportunities, how to submit your resume and your contact information is located on the Air Force Civilian Careers LinkedIn site. The primary purpose of this position of Program Officer will discover, shape, and support basic research that will benefit the Air Force, Space Force, and broader Department of Defense (DoD).

Duties

Duties Manages the Department of the Air Force basic research portfolio in Computational Cognition and Machine Intelligence. The Computational Cognition & Machine Intelligence portfolio funds fundamental research on formal approaches and models of cognition and intelligence, including, decision-making, autonomy, and the machine side of human-machine teaming, often informed by concepts and principles about higher-order cognitive processes responsible for complex problem-solving and decision-making. The Program Officer will discover, shape, and support basic research that will benefit the Air Force, Space Force, and broader Department of Defense (DoD). Advises the Chief, Engineering and Information Science Branch, in overall strategy and review activities; leads, promotes, and enables innovative fundamental research on the principles of cognition and intelligence and formal models and methodologies needed to enable intelligent behaviors in support of autonomous and mixed-initiative (i.e., human-machine teaming) systems and to enable augmented, robust, strategic decision-making; integrates world-class research and development programs based upon anticipating U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force requirements and leveraging national and international activities. Solicits, identifies, evaluates, and selects high impact research proposals from the Air Force Research Laboratory, universities, and companies both within the US and internationally, which encourage cross-disciplinary teams, especially when the research pertains to common issues and when collaboration is likely to generate benefits for all collaborators. Actively coordinates and advises with other DoD agencies such as the Army, Navy, and DARPA or other national and international organizations in these fields, such as the National Science Foundation. Prepares, reviews, or directs briefings and decision papers which inform AFRL and peer organizations across the research community on the advances in computational cognition and machine intelligence, which are the results of funded research by universities/companies. Uses expertise to respond to changing priorities within the Department of the Air Force and lead in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Telework may be authorized.
• PCS costs may be authorized.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• The Duty location for this position is located in Arlington, VA. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty.
• Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• Travel and/or performance of additional duties may be required. May be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Work may occasionally require the employee to work outside the normal business hours.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure (OGE 450) will be required.
• This is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Foundational-level certification in Engineering and Technical Management. The selectee will have 24 months to meet the requirement.
• May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary/trial period.
• Position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program United States Citizenship.

Qualifications

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. To qualify for this position, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DO-2 (GS-12/13) broadband. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include experience in areas leading a research team or portfolio in areas of formal models of intelligence, machine learning techniques, decision-making, artificial intelligence, autonomy, computational cognition, or human-machine teaming. 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series 0180 - Psychology Series 1520 - Mathematics Series 1550 - Computer Science Series Other Desired Qualifications: PhD degree in a field related to the research areas identified in the Job Overview. Knowledge of contributions of the cognitive sciences to machine intelligence is a plus. Eight (8) or more years of experience following graduate school Experience leading groups of senior PhD research scientists in the research areas identified in the Job Overview Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfortable explaining concepts to expert and lay audiences Motivated problem solver who can develop and implement solutions with minimal oversight Experience working with or within the Department of Defense research community Experience cultivating and sustaining a professional environment of cooperation, cohesion, and teamwork Experience developing and maintaining close relationships with academia and other government agencies associated with basic research Knowledge of the state of the art in associated disciplines is required to judge world-class research Familiarity with DoD programming and budgeting processes

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.

Contacts

• Address EHA DHA 550 C Street West JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Sylvia Terrell
• Phone: (703) 696-5979
• Email: [email protected]