• Job Description

  Req#: PzKQ_v2bnelDXG4T3uW-Mg

  Job Overview

  This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 1700 EST on 2 February 2024. Position is open to all US citizens.

  The AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate seeks to hire a motivated and experienced senior level engineer to serve as the Chief Engineer of the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (RX) in the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). This position will be filled at the DR-04 level and is located at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. This position may be filled as a 5-year Flexible Length Renewable Technical Term Appointment (new government hires, current government term employees, etc.) with the option to later extend or convert to a permanent appointment.

  NOTE: Must use MM/DD/YYYY date format for experience entries on resume.

  For resume writing tips, facts about the federal hiring process and additional resources, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/

  Position duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Provides advice and counsel to RX Director and entire directorate on systems engineering and program management (SEPM) and other engineering matters.
  • Develops, improves, and defines scope and rigor of tailored SEPM processes, policies, practices, tools, and training and implements them across RX's portfolio and workforce to ensure successful program execution.
  • Establishes & maintains working partnerships in RX, across AFRL, and with Air Force, DoD, industry, and academia personnel from the acquisition & sustainment enterprise to ensure technology development efforts are informed by proper requirements and to maximize technology transition success.
  • Measures SEPM application and effectiveness within RX.
  • Ensures broad implementation of best practices and compliance with AFRL and HHQ SEPM policies.
  • Mentors, guides, and coaches RX engineers and scientists on SEPM matters.
  • Tailors and applies Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS and E), airworthiness, risk management, and mission assurance principles.

  Telework

  Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

  Maximum Telework Flexibilities: The duty location for this position is listed below, however, this position is eligible for maximum telework flexibilities. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty.

  Wright Patterson AFB, OH

  Remote Work (CONUS)

  No, this position is not approved for remote work.

  Required Qualifications

  • US Citizenship
  • Possess a professional science or engineering (S&E) degree, in a relevant technical field, from an accredited (or ABET accredited for engineering) academic institution.
  • Special Sensitive Position designation (Top Secret-SCI), must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • 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.
  • This position has been designated as a critical acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). This position requires a 3-year tenure agreement and Tier 2 (Practitioner) certification in the Engineering & Technical Management (ETM) functional stall. Selectee will have 60 months to meet the APDP certification requirements of the position. Applicant must list all completed acquisition certifications on resume.
  • Selectee is required to submit annual Confidential Financial Disclosure (OGE Form 450)
  • Examples of specialized experience includes providing direction, advice, and counsel on materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, and/or program management matters.

  Desired Qualifications

  • Possess an advanced degree in a relevant technical field, from an accredited (or ABET accredited for engineering) academic institution.
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in the operations of DoD research and development (R&D) environment, spanning knowledge of in-house research, contracting and management of external R&D programs, and transition of technology.

  When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below. The Requisition Number for this announcement is 91866.

  • Resume: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Resume
  • Transcript: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Transcript
  • Latest SF50: Req No_Last Name_First Name_SF50

  Acceptable file types: .docx, .pdf

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