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 for a Enterprise Application Architect for the Architecture and Experimentation Division.

Position Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, and promote comprehensive software application architectures that align with Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) digital transformation strategy and mission requirements.
• Design and collaboratively implement application architectures that support multiple security classification levels ensuring capabilities available for AFRL to execute the mission effectively.
• Lead projects in application trade space analysis and implementation, working closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop solutions to meet needs.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of AFRL's software application portfolio, including existing systems, key data flows, and integration points. Promote transparency of application services and capabilities in a manner that converges the current extremely wide portfolio of software applications across the center as appropriate for mission effect.
• Align solution sourcing strategies with DoD-wide approaches, prioritizing COTS, leveraging GOTS, and using custom-built solutions only as necessary, to minimize costs and promote agility. Technically advise application development teams on commercial and government off-the-shelf solutions, and work to converge architecture in a mixed portfolio of commercial and custom solutions.
• Ensure security, scalability, supportability, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of application architectures, with focus on cloud-based solutions and hybrid cloud environments, and similar capabilities across multi-classifications for AFRL usage.
• Collaborate with DoD/AF/AFRL product owners to maintain awareness of enterprise application technical roadmaps, identifying opportunities for convergence, adoption and improvement.
• Stay current with emerging technology trends in application architecture and solutions. Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners and vendors, identifying opportunities for collaboration.

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
• 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/
• Males must be registered for the Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the DO/DR-02, GS-13 or equivalent grade level of the position being advertised
• 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
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in leading projects analyzing software application capability tradespace through adoption of such applications in organizations.
• 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 Software/Cloud 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 17390 )

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.