Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 07 Jan 2025. Resumes must be in DD/MMM/YYYY format.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as the Deputy Chief of the Integration & Operations Division at AFRL/RQO at WPAFB, OH.
• Directly supports division chief in the management of technology planning, facility modification/maintenance/acquisition, business development, management operations, computing/information technology, information management, human resources, information protection and division administration.
• Analyzes, evaluates and potentially re-engineers business processes across the Aerospace Systems Directorate (RQ).
• Implements established policy, guidance and direction from higher headquarters.
• Represents the Directorate and Division to other directorates, Air Force Organizations, DOD organizations and national and international organizations.
• Directs the activities of over 100 civilians, military, and on-site contractor personnel multidisciplinary team within the Aerospace Systems Directorate (RQ).
• Requires working closely with senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient planning and execution of research initiatives and alignment with the Aerospace Systems Directorate mission and strategic goals.
• Assigns work to, and through, subordinate supervisors.
• Manages, optimizes, and oversees the day-to-day operations and integration of different branches/groups internally and across the organization.
• Contributes to and assists in the development and execution of near and long-term strategic planning for the division, ensuring alignment with RQ's mission, and strategic goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Develops, plans, implements, and directs those actions required to ensure the division's business, management, and operational activities enable the mission, vision, and strategy.
• Leads, promotes, and enables complex professional engineering and scientific work involving the application of multidisciplinary engineering fields such as: electronics, mechanical, systems, aerospace, and/or other engineering and business disciplines to plan, organize, direct and coordinate significant and complex technical projects and/or business processes.
• Resolves multi-faceted problems spanning multiple disciplines.

Other Significant Facts:

• Regular travel (~10%) will be required for the position
• Situational Telework options may be possible.
• Relocation or other incentives will not be offered for this position.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.
• Work will occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station via commercial aircraft.

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.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

Yes

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
• Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the DR-3/GS-14 level. Specialized experience includes experience in communicating complex processes to senior leaders and staff, gathering and analyzing data/information, developing alternatives to promote efficiency/effectiveness, complying with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines, supporting contract acquisition and management, program/project management, financial management, planning and organizing work to meet deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with research, development, testing, and evaluation programs
• Organizational change management experience
• Demonstrated ability to build strong and effective teams, both internally and with external stakeholders

Additional Information

(Req No. 08069).

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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.