Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 07 February 2025.

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The Nuclear Mission Branch, Space Vehicles Directorate, seeks to hire an entry- to mid-level Deputy Lab Operations Manager in Albuquerque, New Mexico to support the development of a nuclear science and technology (S&T) complex. The currently under-construction Nuclear Enterprise S&T (NEST) complex provides system development and integration for USAF nuclear S&T.
Position duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist NEST Lead with day-to-day management and coordination of future facility design, construction, and operation within the NEST complex.
• Assist with strategic planning for long-term development and execution of laboratory facilities and projects. Assists the NEST Lead and technical lead in Integration, Experimentation, and Evaluation (IE&E) area strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Assists with personnel hiring and training including but not limited to identification of technical skillsets, coordinating training opportunities, authoring job ads, and drafting approvals.
• Assist NEST Lead in maintaining a facility cost and schedule project tracker.
• Assist NEST Lead in the development and maintenance of facility requirements for all NEST complex projects including technical, safety, security, environmental, siting, etc. Responsible for the monitoring, reporting, and compliance of facility requirements.
• Assist with generating and presenting facility and project proposals and status updates to both internal organizations and leadership.
• May serve as facility manager or alternate facility manager
• May assist IE&E section chief with team administration and project monitoring/tasking

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.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Strong and effective oral and written communication skills, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet schedule and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects with a range of priorities
• Experience managing projects and utilizing standard project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Gantt charts, MS PowerPoint, status charts, resource load charts)
• Experience leading engineering teams across multiple functions
• Experience directly managing customer relationships
• Actively hold or have the ability to obtain a DOD TS/SCI clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited course of study
• Experience working with or within the Department of Defense, other federal, or academic research communities
• 3-5 years leadership or personnel management in relevant large programs

(Requisition No. 26226)

Series

0346

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.