Job Overview

This position is only open to: AIR/SPACE FORCE CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES. This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions from 6 Feb 2025 - 17 Feb 2025.

The salary range for this position including Dayton, OH locality is DR-03 $125,239 - $176,984.

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

The Navigation Warfare & Next Generation Electronic Warfare Branch (AFRL/RYWJ), Sensors Directorate seeks to hire a Senior-level Branch Chief, DR-03 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.

Serves as Branch Chief leading the discovery, development, and transition of advanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities and in the evaluation of electronic protection capabilities for global navigation satellite systems.

Position duties include but are not limited to:

• Leads scientists and engineers conducting exploratory and advanced development of sophisticated EW techniques.
• Provides input to the Directorate programming and planning process to justify technology investments.
• Implements technical objectives through means of in-house and contracted efforts.
• Serves as the primary interface with various offices to include personnel, contracting, finance, and external organizations such as DARPA and industry.
• Identifies current or future workforce needs and gaps and develops hiring plans.
• Fosters workforce development by providing technical growth opportunities and leadership preparation.
• Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
• Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Promotes a culture of mutual respect.
• Promotes a culture where intellectual property (IP) is developed, documented; protected, and rewarded.
• Reviews technical publications as part of technical publication review process.
• Utilizes scientific/engineering knowledge to assist in IP transfer, transition, or commercialization.
• Reports to the AFRL/RYW Division Chief.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

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 the ability to interpret, select, and apply a variety of scientific and/or engineering principles and guidelines. Analyze, investigate, and delineate specifics of the problem encountered and devise ways to meet technical requirements and develop technical programs to accomplish objectives.

• Position will be filled using occupational series within the SCIENTIST AND ENGINEERING career field.

• Applicants must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled.

• Occupational Requirements by series:
  0801 General Engineering and 0855 Electrical Engineering
  1550 Computer Science

• 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.

• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical acquisition certification in Engineering. The selectee must meet or be capable of achieving acquisition certification within 60 months after assignment. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 continuous learning points every 24 months.
  *Applicants must list all completed APDP certifications on their resume.

• Ability to perform TDY travel approximately >% time

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Top Secret/SCI and Special Access Programs
• Experience collaborating with Department of Air Force Electromagnetic Spectrum Warfare technology stakeholders such as program offices, higher headquarters policy departments, other DoD offices, and related commercial industry partners
• Understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering principles
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build consensus, and resolve conflicts/problems across a collaborative community
• Ability to deal with complex, non-standard situations, and environments
• Experience developing partnerships with external sponsors of technology development such as DARPA
• Knowledge of Department of Air Force technology transition stakeholders including Air Force Research Laboratory, Headquarters organizations, and Major Commands
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities, define solutions, and iterate towards increased mission effectiveness
• 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.

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_10782_Last Name_First Name_Resume
• Transcript: Req No_10782_Last Name_First Name_Transcript*
• SF-50: Req No_10782_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: 10782

Series

0801

0855

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.