Job Overview

The Sensing Management Branch (AFRL/RYAR), Sensors Directorate seeks to hire a senior-level Branch Chief, DR-3, in Dayton, OH. This position is only open to: All Federal Civilian Employees. This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions from 16-30 October 2024. The salary range for this position, including the Dayton, OH locality, is DR-3 - $122,860 - $173,623/year.

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.

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.

The incumbent will serve as the Chief, Sensing Management Branch (RYAR) in the Multi-Domain Sensing Autonomy Division. Develop, demonstrate, and transition autonomous closed-loop sensing capabilities to enable predictive multi-domain environment situational awareness for both strategic and tactical missions across multiple ISR, Strike, and EW/Cyber mission effects chains (MECs).

Position duties include but are not limited to:

• As Branch Chief of the Sensing Management Branch is responsible for managing branch resources with full authority, 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 Sensing Management technology
• Oversees in-house and contractual programs ranging from basic research and exploratory development to advanced technology 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.
• Serves as a first-level supervisor for the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Sensing Management Branch.
• Promotes and enables research and effective outreach for the Sensors Directorate's overarching programs.
• Performance and operational efficiency for the future Department of Air Force systems.
• Integrates world-class research and development programs based upon anticipating Air Force and Space Force requirements and leveraging national activities

Telework

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

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (DR-02) or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience include algorithm research and development, sensemaking, machine learning, and data fusion, sensor data utilizing any phenomenology to include EO/IR, SAR, Radar, Hyperspectral, and Vibrometry.

The position will be filled using occupational series within the SCIENTIST AND ENGINEERING career field listed below. Applicants must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled.

- All Professional Engineering Series (0800) - all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov)

- General Physical Science Series (1301) - General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm.gov)

- Physics Series (1310) - Physics Series 1310 (opm.gov)

- General Mathematics & Statistics Series (1501) - General Mathematics and Statistics Series 1501* (opm.gov)

- Operations Research Series (1515) - Operations Research Series 1515 (opm.gov)

- Mathematical Statistics Series (1529) - Mathematical Statistics Series 1529 (opm.gov)

- Statistics Series (1530) - Statistics Series 1530 (opm.gov)

- Computer Science Series (1550) - Computer Science Series 1550 (opm.gov)

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret with access to SCI security clearance, as condition of employment.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering and Technical Management.
• The selectee will have 60 months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained. *Applicants must list all completed APDP certifications in their resume.
• The position is eligible for situational telework 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.
• Experience in coordination of classified projects and facilities.
• Technical expertise in sensors and/or spectrum warfare technologies.
• Significant experience in managing highly technical contracted projects.
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills for technical and senior leader audiences.
• The ability to perform TDY travel approximately 10% of the time.
• PCS expenses, if authorized, will be paid IAW the JTR and Air Force regulations. Centrally managed PCS costs are paid by the Career Field Team. No DNRP authorized.

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in leading research teams and implementing strategic change management initiatives, with an emphasis on developing a culture of inclusiveness .
• Experience in a Research and Development environment
• High emotional intelligence

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_ 67747 _Last Name_First Name_Resume
• Transcript: Req No_ 67747 _Last Name_First Name_Transcript*
• SF-50: Req No_ 67747 _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: 67747)

Series

0801

0830

0854

0855

1301

1310

1501

1515

1529

1530

1550

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.