Job Overview

This position is only open to all US citizens. This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions from 30 Sept 2024-11 Oct 2024. The salary range for this position, including the Dayton, OH locality, is $122,860 - $173,623.

Your application WILL NOT be considered if all required documents are not submitted. See the list of required documents at the bottom of the announcement.

The Electronics Devices Branch (AFRL/RYDD) seeks to hire an experienced and motivated senior-level S&E as the Deputy Branch Chief, DR-3, in Dayton, OH. This position is open to candidates currently at the DR-02 (or equivalent grade) level eligible for promotion and/or current DR-03 (or equivalent grade) level candidates for reassignment.

Position duties include but are not limited to:

• As Deputy Branch Chief supports the Branch Chief in all aspects of branch management duties and exercises full authority in the absence of the Branch Chief.
• Assists Branch Chief to provide efficient management of the branch to include planning, organizing, execution, and evaluation of all development and research activities conducted by branch personnel.
• Supports the branch mission of leading the AF in research, development, demonstration, and transition of RF devices.
• Oversees in-house and contractual programs ranging from basic research and exploratory development to advanced component demonstration efforts.
• Collaborates with a broad range of functional and technical area experts across the Laboratory including technology experts, contracting, financial, and other S&E authorities.
• Manages infrastructure, logistics, safety, travel, and awards/recognitions within the branch.
• Assists in branch level financial planning and execution, and approves financial transactions.
• Acts as senior representative, technical and programmatic focal point to customers and partners on all assigned program related activities.

Telework

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

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

Only candidates qualified for the following series will be considered: 0801 General Engineering Series, 0806 Materials Engineering Series, 0855 Electronics Engineering Series, 1310 Physics Series, and 1320 Chemistry Series.

• United States Citizenship
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at DR-02/GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include experience in the areas of Material Synthesis and Characterization, Semiconductor Device Fabrication and Characterization, Physics, Chemistry, and Electrical Engineering.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret with access to SCI and SAP security clearance, as condition of employment.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.
• Applicants must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled.

0801 General Engineering Series/0806 Materials Engineering Series/0855 Electronics Engineering Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

1310 Physics Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/

1320 Chemistry Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/

• This is an APDP position requiring Level /Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering and Technical Management (N). This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. *Applicants must list all completed APDP certification and status of acquisition corps membership on their resume.
• The position is eligible for and will require routine mission travel, regular classified engagements, and in-person meetings that cannot always be scheduled around a regular/recurring telework schedule. Employee must live within the commuting area of Wright-Patterson AFB.

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding leadership and people skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to lead people, build consensus, and identify and resolve conflicts/problems with the workforce;
• Ability to teach the workforce how to be leaders, technical experts and project managers;
• Ability to motivate, develop, and grow technical teams;
• Passion for developing innovative approaches and solutions;
• Cultivates and sustains a professional environment of cooperation, cohesion and teamwork;
• Ability to work and lead others in complex, non-standard, and fast-paced environments;
• Ability to support and enable organization program, mission, vision, values, and promote a culture of innovation;
• Experience with financial planning and execution of RDT&E efforts;
• Experience with facilitating and enabling internal/external collaboration and partnerships; and
• A Master's or Doctoral Degree is desired.

When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below. The Requisition Number is located at the bottom of the announcement.

• Resume (PDF): Req No_89985_Last Name_First Name_Resume
• Transcript: Req No_89985_Last Name_First Name_Transcript*
• SF-50: Req No_89985_Last Name_First Name_SF-50

*If uploading multiple transcripts, naming convention should include "Transcript BS" or "Transcript MA" as applicable.

Required documents include:

• Federal resume with relevant start and end dates in MM/DD/YY, per experience.
• Unofficial transcripts are required if the OPM Qualifications Standards and Individual Occupational Requirement requires a degree or combination of education and experience to qualify. For example, Scientist and Engineering positions have educational requirements and therefore transcripts must be uploaded (redact all PII).
• Most recent SF-50 for current federal employees; redact all PII

(Requisition Number: 89985)

Series

0801

0806

0855

1310

1320

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.