Job Overview

This position is open to: All US Citizens. This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions from 01 NOV 2024 - 10 NOV 2024. The salary range for this position including Dayton, OH locality for DR/DO-04 is $156,701 - $193,763.

The Cyber Capabilities Branch (AFRL/RYOD), Sensors Directorate seeks to hire a Senior-level Branch Chief and Chief Information Officer (CIO), DR/DO-04 in Dayton, OH. This position is open to candidates currently at the DR/DO-03 (or equivalent grade) level eligible for promotion and/or current DR/DO-04 (or equivalent grade) level candidates for reassignment.

Serves as the Sensors Directorate, Integration and Operations Division, Cyber Capabilities Branch Chief and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Develops and manages the Directorate's Cyber Capabilities and Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. Participates as a member of the senior leadership team in governance processes. Serves as the principal Directorate authority of the organization's IT Portfolio including but not limited to architecture, infrastructure, telecommunications, networks, and workstations implementation, operation, and maintenance. Ensures continuous delivery of technical services through oversight of service level agreements with industry, Air Force, and RY end users, monitoring of systems, programs, and equipment performance. Overall responsibility for automation and process modernization in the IT Portfolio. Oversees recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all IT technical staff in accordance with budgetary objectives and personnel policies.

Position duties also include:

• Leads development and communication of business technology implementation plans to RY executive team and staff, Air Force and Industry partners, customers, and stakeholders.
• Develops cost/benefit analyses, workforce impact analysis, and implementation guidance/timing for technology spending and initiatives.
• Co-leads, with the RY Chief Technology Officer (CTO), program reviews on cost/schedule/performance for programs/efforts delivering RY's architecture, infrastructure, telecommunications, networks, and workstations.
• Leads cybersecurity approvals, in coordination with CTO, to receiving authority to operate from AFRL Approving Official. Identifies internal policies, procedures, and roadblocks; works to implement improvements to enable cost reduction, advance technology in the divisions, and enable better user experience.
• Provides leadership to implement, support, and maintain a common ecosystem to enable transition and research.
• Promotes a culture where Intellectual Property (IP) is developed, documented, protected, and rewarded.
• Reviews technical publications as part of technical publication review process.
• Utilizes Information Technology/Cybersecurity knowledge to assist in IP transfer, transition, or commercialization.
• Supervise, hire, mentor, and develop employees.
• Guide organizational activities to include setting objectives, planning, designing, and directing work priorities.
• Manage diverse and complex IT assets such as systems, networks, architectures, applications, and tools.
• Develop policies for core IT use and related areas such as data management and cybersecurity.
• Provide secure, flexible, and reliable IT and Information Management (IM) solutions to scientists, engineers, senior leaders, and other staff.
• Guide services acquisition efforts for IT Help Desk, system/network support, application development, and cybersecurity functions for 1000-person directorate.
• Serve as directorate Chief Information Officer (CIO) engaging with HQ AFRL and mission organizations on policies, implementation, alignment, and more.
• Use multidisciplinary concepts and advanced IT knowledge to lead the development and implementation of IT strategies, policies, and projects in support of the R&D mission.
• Ensure hardware and software resources are validated, approved, and managed in accordance with AirForce policy.
• Ensure systems meet Air Force and Department of Defense required configurations. Promote appropriate risk management and recommend controls and other mitigations to manage residual risks.
• Work collaboratively across the directorate, Wright Research Site, and AFRL enterprise to provide R&D mission with essential digital capabilities and relevant, competent support.
• Expert knowledge in Enterprise solutions, high return/value (IT/Cyber) investments, change manager who can execute change, understands strategic thinking and enduring interoperable IT/Cyber solutions

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

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/DO-03, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include the ability to use multidisciplinary concepts and advanced IT knowledge to interpret, select, and apply a variety of principles and guidelines. Analyze, investigate, and delineate specifics of the problem encountered and devise ways to meet IT requirements and develop IT programs to accomplish objectives.
• Position will be filled using occupational series within the SCIENTIST AND ENGINEERING career field. Applicant must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled. Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards can be found at: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov).
  • 0801 General Engineering Series 0801 (opm.gov)
  • 0854 Computer Engineering Series 0854
  • 1550 Computer Science Series 1550
  • 2210 Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) or Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative B)
• Applicants must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• An advanced degree in an IT, IM, cybersecurity, or other related discipline.
• Special Sensitive Position designation (Top Secret-SCI). Current Secret security clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Supervisory or Team Lead experience.
• IT project or portfolio management experience including asset inventory, IT acquisition, resource allocation, and customer service.
• IT management experience in a technical organization or laboratory environment
• Familiarity with Department of the Air Force and Air Force Research Laboratory IT systems and networks.
• Familiarity with Department of the Air Force and Air Force Research Laboratory Risk Management Framework and other cybersecurity and system approval methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to manage and direct complex projects.
• The ability to work with a diverse group of partners and stakeholders to solve problems and achieve shared solutions.
• Adept at customer service with demonstrated ability to capture requirements, maintain awareness of available products and services, and commit to providing quality solutions.
• Effective day-to-day management of team activities across diverse functions and operational domains.
• The ability to maintain a focus on strategic goals and objectives while tackling current customer needs, changing policies, and emergent issues.
• Strong communication skills with ability to adjust language and terms for the audience to be clear, informative, and persuasive.
• Cyberspace Workforce Qualifications Management Program certification requirements for roles associated with Program Management and IT Investment Portfolio Management.
• DoD 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualifications Management Program certification requirements for roles associated with Program Management and IT Investment Portfolio Management. https://public.cyber.mil/wid/dod8140/qualifications-matrices/

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_03196_Last Name_First Name_Resume
• Transcript: Req No_03196_Last Name_First Name_Transcript*
• SF-50: Req No_03196_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 education and experience to qualify. For example, Scientist and Engineering positions have education requirements and therefore, transcripts must be uploaded (redact all PII).
• Most recent SF-50 for current federal employees; redact all PII

(Requisition Number 03196)

Series

0801

0854

1550

2210

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.