• Job Description

  Req#: AqmecjjHO1Kx1a-1jBeJ4g

  Job Overview

  This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 31 Jan 2024.

  The HQ AFRL Systems Engineering and Program Management Divsion (ENS) seeks to fill the mid-level, DR-02 position of General Engineer located within the HQ AFRL Engineering and Technical Managmeent Directorate (EN) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Science and Technology Manager (DR-II) with AFRL (or other acquisition) Program Management experience to modernize and implement policy, guidance and tools. Your work will be instrumental in ensuring that AFRL Program Management policies makes it easier for our Scientists and Engineers to be more efficient and collaborative while delivering higher quality innovative technical solutions to our customers.

  Position duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Utilizes engineering knowledge in areas such as materials, mechanical, and systems engineering to establish a culture of Science and Technology (S&T) Program Management (PM) excellence within AFRL.
  • Uses engineering and PM experience to assist in the development and maintenance of policies and processes that instill S&T PM cost, schedule and
    performance rigor and discipline within AFRL.
  • Works with AFRL Chief Engineers to establish PM policies, Cross-directorate PM processes, PM standards and metrics, and Tools and training important for successful S&T PM.
  • Works closely with AFRL HQ functional organizations to ensure the utilization of sound engineering and PM practices in S&T program planning, development and execution.
  • Provides guidance and assistance in establishing program baselines and conducting PM reviews.
  • Provides engineering expertise to AFRL acquisition strategy panels and multifunction independent review team activities as well as functional assistance to Inspector General Visit activities.

  Telework

  Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; 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

  • United States Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive security clearance
  • Must have a professional S&E degree; a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
  • Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the DR-01 (GS-11 equivalent) grade level.
  • This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level II (practioner) Non-Critical certification. The selectee will have 24-months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.
  • This position requires drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov .
  • Incentives may be offered.

  Desired Qualifications

  • Experience managing AFRL programs utilizing best practices of Program Management

  • Experience with Pega business applications, including EN’s Program Management App

  • Expert communication skills to articulate and build consensus around path forward; and, to work with customers and other stakeholders

  • Experience extracting and exploiting data obtained from AFRL data systems

  (Req 49014)

  Series

  0801

• About the company

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