Job Overview

This position is only open to AFRL Civilian Employees Only. This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions from 28 OCT 2024 - 12 NOV 2024. The salary range for this position, including Dayton, OH locality is (DR-04 $156,702 - $192,500).

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

The Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division (AFRL/RYM), Sensors Directorate seeks to hire a Senior-level Deputy Division Chief, DR-04, in Dayton, OH. Serves as Deputy Chief, Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division

• Responsible for overall technical program and personnel management of electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) and Radio Frequency (RF) sensing technology development activities.
• Utilizes multidisciplinary professional scientific or engineering knowledge to plan, advocate, coordinate, and evaluate R&D activities for improved sensor detection capability of military systems, subsystems and/or components.
• Plans, prioritizes and manages technical programs and personnel to meet user requirements.
• Defines and directs administrative policies, strategic R&D business plans and implements technical objectives. Interfaces with personnel, contracting, financial and other functions.
• Exercises full authority, as member of the pay pool management, in assessing contributions and preparing Statements of Duties and Experience for Laboratory Demonstration Project employees.
• Interviews candidates, recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments, determines disciplinary measures, as necessary, and proactively promotes career development and training for each employee.
• Initiates and approves personnel actions.

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

• This position is located at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio, and will be filled as a DR-04 Senior General Engineer (0801), Electronics Engineer (0855), or Physicist (1310).
• Must meet the OPM qualification standards for series for the occupational series of:
• Series 0801 (GeneralEngineering) and 0855 (Electronics Engineering): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf OR
• Series 1310 (Physics Series): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/ .
• This job announcement is open to current DR-IVs and highly qualified DR-03s (or equivalent) that are promotion eligible.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI as a condition of employment.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.
• Ability to perform TDY travel approximately 25% time.
• Significant experience in managing highly technical contracted projects.
• Experience in coordination of classified projects and facilities.
• Experience leading matrixed teams or Integrated Product Teams (IPT's).
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills for technical and senior leader audiences.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level III Non-Critical certification in Engineering and Technology Management (N). The selectee will have 24 months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained. Applicants for this position must list any acquisition certifications and status as an acquisition corps member in their resume.
• Position is eligible for situational telework and will require routine mission travel, regular classified engagements, and in-person meetings that cannot always be scheduled around a regular/recurring telework schedule. Employee must live within the commuting area of Wright-Patterson AFB. The incumbent of this position will report to the Division Chief, AFRL/RYM.

Desired Qualifications

• Technical expertise in electro-optic, infrared and radio frequency sensors and technologies.
• Experience with Special Access Programs with Top Secret/SCI programs.
• Experience in space-related research programs and organizations.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and successfully accomplishing research with external organizations.
• Outstanding leadership and people skills.
• 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.
• Ability to motivate, develop and grow technical teams.
• Ability to work and lead others in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to support and enable organization program, mission and vision.
• Ability to help workforce advance, accept change, and continuously improve ability to contribute to the DAF mission.
• Experience at a relevant transition organization for sensing technology, such as AFLCMC, NASIC, or MAJCOM.

Additional Information

• Resume (PDF): Req No_XXXXXX_Last Name_First Name_Resume
• Transcript: Req No_XXXXXX_Last Name_First Name_Transcript*
• SF-50: Req No_XXXXXX_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
• Requisition Number: 73298

Series

0801

0855

1310

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.