Job Overview

NOTE: This is a repost of Requisition 96529 for the Functional Systems Manufacturing Branch Chief (AFRL/RXME) position. If you previously applied to Requisition 96529, please apply again using the link below!

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 1600 EST on 10 January 2025.

The AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate seeks to hire a motivated and experienced senior-level General Engineer (0801), Materials Engineer (0806), Mechanical Engineer (0830), Electrical Engineer (0850), Electronics Engineer (0855), Industrial Engineer (0896), Physicist (1310), Chemist (1320), or related Job Series to serve as the Functional Systems Manufacturing Branch Chief (RXME) in the Manufacturing, Industrial Technologies, and Energy Division (RXM) of the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (RX) in the Air Force Research Laboratory. This position is open to current DR-04s or equivalent (GS-15) and DR-03s or equivalent (GS-14) with one year of relevant specialized experience. The position will be filled at the DR-04 level and is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.

This position is open to all Federal Civilian Employees.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as Chief of the Functional Systems Manufacturing Branch.
• Leads the planning and execution of manufacturing technology investment programs that enhance the industrial base capability to affordably fabricate, assemble and maintain current and future DoD weapon systems.
• Accelerate the maturation of emerging technologies, and reduce the development risk of the advanced manufacturing and repair technologies required to produce and maintain advanced aerospace weapon systems.
• Develops next generation functional systems manufacturing process methodologies to overcome defense-unique production challenges.
• Develops strategies for technology development/maturation as well as for human capital as a supervisor of approximately 20 program managers and researchers.
• Manages and serves as first-level supervisor of a diverse technical team of government, military, and contractors working as program managers and researchers in functional systems manufacturing.
• Shapes the culture and crafts effective business practices of the branch.
• Leads transition of developed technologies to legacy, developmental & future USAF, USSF, and/or DoD system components to increase system performance & efficiency, reduce cost, and/or accelerate manufacturing avenues.

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?

Yes

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Possess a professional science or engineering (S&E) degree, in a relevant technical field, from an accredited (or ABET accredited for engineering) academic institution
• Possess and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Must have Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering & Technical Management or obtain within 60 months of assignment
• Selectee is required to submit annual Confidential Financial Disclosure (OGE Form 450)
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or equivalent in other pay systems

Desired Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance
• Experience as a government supervisor and/or team leader managing a diverse group of employees (various labor series, academic degrees, and job skill certifications) across the Lab Demo (DR/DO), Acq Demo (NH), General Service (GS), and equivalent systems
• Strong project management skills with experience tracking and managing cost, schedule, and performance
• Extensive experience planning, budgeting, developing, and executing research and advanced development efforts
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with program managers and senior leaders

Additional Information

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(Requisition No. 96269)

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Series

0801

0806

0830

0850

0855

0896

1310

1320

Other

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.