Job Overview

This post is open to all US citizens. This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 24 NOV 202. Resumes must be in DD/MMM/YYYY format. The salary range for this position, including Dayton, OH locality for a DR-03 is $122,860 - $173,623.

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

The Multi-Sensing Knowledge Branch (AFRL/RYAP), Sensors Directorate seeks to hire a DR-03 Deputy Branch Chief 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.

Position duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs a broad range of professional scientific and engineering work to manage portfolio consisting of basic research, exploratory, and advanced development efforts.
• Your application WILL NOT be considered if all required documents are not submitted. See list of required documents at the bottom of this announcement.
• The Multi-Sensing Knowledge Branch (AFRL/RYAP), Sensors Directorate seeks to hire a DR-03 Deputy Branch Chief 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.
• Position duties include but are not limited to:
• Performs a broad range of professional scientific and engineering work to manage portfolio consisting of basic research, exploratory, and advanced development efforts.
• Supports the branch chief to define/direct administrative policies, build R&D strategic plans and develop business opportunities.
• Implements technical objectives through means of in-house and contracted efforts.
• Documents and presents highly complex information, concepts, and ideas as required.
• Applies expertise in algorithm performance understanding to facilitate development and transition of Air Force and Space Force autonomous sensing, multi-sensing fusion, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Serves as dedicated team member conducting research and development through in-house and external means as appropriate.
• Maintains electronic case files in accordance with directorate requirements.
• Authors technical papers to document results as required.o define/direct administrative policies, build R&D strategic plans and develop business opportunities.
• Implements technical objectives through means of in-house and contracted efforts.
• Documents and presents highly complex information, concepts, and ideas as required.
• Applies expertise in algorithm performance understanding to facilitate development and transition of Air Force and Space Force autonomous sensing, multi-sensing fusion, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Serves as dedicated team member conducting research and development through in-house and external means as appropriate.
• Maintains electronic case files in accordance with directorate requirements.
• Authors technical papers to document results as required.

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 specialist experience include experience with multi-sensor fusion algorithms, basic AI/ML algorithm development, or Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) algorithms.

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

General Physical Science Series (1301) - General Physical Science Series, 1301

Physics Series (1310) - Physics Series 1310

Astronomy and Space Science Series (1330) - Astronomy and Space Science Series 1330

General Mathematics & Statistics Series (1501) - General Mathematics and Statistics Series 1501*

Operations Research Series (1515) - Operations Research Series 1515

Mathematics Series (1520) - Mathematics Series 1520

Mathematical Statistics Series (1529) - Mathematical Statistics Series 1529

Statistics Series (1530) - Statistics Series 1530

Computer Science Series (1550) - Computer Science Series 1550

Data Science Series (1560) - Data Science Series 1560

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
• 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 (N); experience is 4 years; and the selectee will have 60-months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.
• The ability to develop or modify new methods, approaches, or scientific knowledge to solve challenges.
• Experience using judgment and originality in developing innovative approaches to define and resolve highly complex situations.
• The ability to present complex information, concepts, and ideas in a clear, concise, well-organized, and timely manner.
• Demonstrated the ability to actively listen to others' questions, ideas, and concerns and consider diverse viewpoints.
• The ability to plan and develop strategies for effective execution of research.
• The ability to make significant contributions to meet team goals in support of the organizational goals.
• Work collaboratively with others in a dynamic environment, demonstrating respect for other people and alternative viewpoints.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role
• Experience leading teams
• Experience working with or within the DoD research community
• Master's Degree desired
• Cultivates and sustains a professional environment of cooperation, cohesion and teamwork
• Experience with developing and maintaining close relationships with academia and other government agencies for Basic Research

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_96510_Last Name_First Name_Resume
• Transcript: Req No_96510_Last Name_First Name_Transcript*
• SF-50: Req No_96510_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

(Req# 96510)

Series

0801

0806

0850

0854

0855

0861

0893

1301

1310

1330

1501

1515

1520

1529

1530

1550

1560

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.