The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here.

Duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. RANGE OF DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Serve as technical project lead for strategic system capability assessments, including scoping studies, completing in-house project analyses, leading mission partner teams to execute studies, and reviewing and out briefing study results to leadership within and external to the organization. As a member on a multidisciplinary team, use background expertise and experience to lead and guide mission partner teams to execute technical analysis of strategic systems - including but not limited to capability analyses, threat assessments, nuclear effects analysis, modeling and simulation, test events, subject matter expert analyses, and architecture analyses. Leads four-phase analytical process (problem definition, model development, hypothesis testing and investigation, and predictions/explanations) for nuclear-related issues within scope of assigned work. Work with other project leads and team leads to provide inputs to larger body of studies being executed, develop team strategy, and plan specific project directions for outyear execution. Proactively establish and grow relationships with relevant organizations within the nuclear enterprise community and potentially the Department of Defense with the purpose of sharing relevant information resulting from executed studies to customers and peers in a timely and effective manner. Clearly and effectively communicates with multiple System Program Offices, divisions, directorates, and center-level leadership on all aspects of testing activities with relevant survivability analyses, data collection, survey findings, and mitigation strategies. Proactively develop and present technical briefings and reports to program stakeholders and senior leaders. As a member on a multi-disciplinary team, provide technical leadership and expertise on contractor work performance to include tracking progress, evaluating work products, supporting missions, and facilitating process development/improvement initiatives. SKILLS: Background in an engineering field is required. Candidates should have a strong background in problem definition, model development, hypothesis testing and investigation, with a strong ability to gather, assemble, analyze, and interpret data and present results to decision-makers. Candidate should have demonstrated experience in working effectively with multiple DoD, academic, and private industry organizations. Experience in analytical red-teaming, vulnerability analysis, root cause analysis, or risk analysis is a highly valued. Knowledge in analysis techniques such as but not limited to: STPA, fault tree analysis, FMA, or SMEVA Experience using analytical engineering tools, writing technical products, and presenting technical results and strategy is valued. Application of critical thinking skills, risk management, configuration management, and decision analysis. Operational experience of strategic weapon systems is highly valued.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance 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 an Air Force Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. This position may require up to 25% Travel.
• Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
• Incumbent may be required to report to work during base exercises, contingencies, or emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours may be required to accomplish assigned duties.
• 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.
• 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.

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. Knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services. 2. Knowledge of development engineering methodologies sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. 3. Knowledge of systems engineering practices and procedures as they pertain to sustainment, modification, logistics, and production management principles, concepts, policies, and systems. 4. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and of other engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs. 5. Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches; to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes; and to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, form conclusions, and devise and recommend solutions to problems.

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: Arlene Pando
• Email: [email protected]