Job Overview

This job will be accepting candidate submissions until 2 December 2024.

Join our team leading the transformation of the AFRL Digital Capabilities Execution Directorate. We are looking to hire a Data Architect Lead for the Architecture and Experimentation Division.

Positions Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Design and implement technical architecture and solutions to integrate data across the AFRL enterprise, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability. Work with multiple security classification levels of data flows, developing and deploying multi-classification security solutions that meet the needs of AFRL and DoD stakeholders.
• Work closely with other solution providers within the directorate, AFRL, DAF, and DoD to develop and implement data-driven solutions that support the AFRL mission.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand customer needs and expectations, ensuring that application platforms meet these requirements.
• Lead and build collaborative cross-directorate efforts to develop and implement data integration strategies, working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with AFRL and DoD stakeholders, fostering a culture of collaboration and cooperation.
• Manage program and project activities related to data, developing and implementing strategies to ensure data connectivity, availability, integrity, and security.
• Collaborate with DoD, Department of the Air Force (DAF), AFMC, and AFRL partners to shape the overall data strategy, aligning with mission goals and objectives.
• Ensure policies, technologies, and architectures are in place to protect sensitive data.
• Develop and implement solutions for key data flows to support advanced analytics, reporting, and autonomy capabilities, going beyond data collection to enable actionable insights and informed decision-making.
• Maintain and promote awareness of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data and knowledge-centric solutions, with a focus on identifying and implementing ready-to-use, off-the-shelf solutions that can be rapidly integrated into AFRL's data and IT/cyber ecosystem.

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

• US Citizenship required
• Engineer (0800): To meet eligibility of an Engineer, applicants must meet the following basic requirements. Degree in Engineering. The program must have been ABET accredited. For a full description of the 0800 requirements, see the following Occupational Requirements here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
• Computer Scientist (1550): To meet eligibility of a Computer Scientist, applicants must meet the following basic requirements. Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. For a full description of the 1550 requirements, see the following Occupational Requirements here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the DO-02/DR-03/GS-13 or equivalent grade level
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing

Desired Qualifications

• Experience designing data-centric architectures and frameworks successfully fielded for organization-wide usage.
• Experience in leading organizational or functional teams in execution of multiple projects.
• Experience demonstrating technical leadership, technical management, and communication skills.
• Experience leading geographically distributed collaborative teams in the Air Force.
• Experience creating solutions to be used in complex environments such as research laboratories or other technical organizations.
• IT project or program management experience including IT acquisition, resource allocation, requirements analysis, and designing services for solid customer interaction.
• Familiarity with Department of the Air Force and DoD systems and networks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to manage and direct complex projects.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of partners and stakeholders to solve problems and achieve shared solutions.
• Certifications meeting DoD 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualifications Management Program requirements for multiple work roles. Position to be aligned with work role of Data Architect at intermediate level under DoD 8140.03, although other work role qualifications under DoD 8140.03 or former DoD 8570.01M guidance. For additional information on DoD Cyber Workforce Framework, refer to https://public.cyber.mil/wid/dcwf/.

Additional Information

• Incentives may/may not be authorized
• Travel may be required for this position

(Req 16821 )

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.