Job Overview

This announcement will be accepting applications through Sunday, 5 January 2025. In order to be considered, ALL supporting documents must be uploaded prior to the close date of the announcement at 11:59pm on Sunday, 5 January.

The AFRL Integrated Capabilities Directorate (AFRL/RS) seeks to hire a motivated and experienced mid-level Scientist or Engineer to serve as a Project Engineer on multidisciplinary, transformational programs spanning aerospace, communications, weapons, and other operationally relevant systems. This position will be filled at the DR-02 (GS-12/13 equivalent) level and is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizes multidisciplinary professional science and engineering knowledge to execute applied research (6.2) and advanced demonstration (6.3) programs to support transformational opportunities for United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Space Force (USSF) technology development.
• Applies expert knowledge and advanced scientific and/or engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to ensure assigned projects/processes remain consistent with program objectives, costs, schedules, performance criteria, and existing policies.
• Facilitates interactions with industrial, international, operational and acquisition communities as well as other US Government agencies on matters pertaining to new technologies and their application to solve operational requirements.
• Manages resources and project execution to ensure timely and efficient funding expenditure in accordance with Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) goals.
• Provides technical and programmatic guidance to program execution team members across AFRL and promotes team building internal and external to the assigned programs.
• Communicates the portfolio purpose, focus, and achievements to Department of the Air Force (DAF), Department of Defense (DoD), and industry audiences.

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.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

Yes

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience related to the position duties at the DR-01 (GS 7-11 equivalent) for consideration
• This is an interdisciplinary position. Applicants must be able to meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific positions and the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR).Qualification Standarad can be found at: General Schedule Qualification Standards . Individual Occupational Requirements (IORs): Professional Engineering Series: all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf or Physical Science Series: General Physical Science Series, 1301
• This interdisciplinary position has a positive education requirement. Applicants MUST provide transcripts.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-critical certification in N-Engineering and Technical Management. Selectee will have 60 months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained

Desired Qualifications

• An advanced degree in a Science or Engineering (S&E) discipline is highly desired
• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Experience working in cross-Technology Directorate (TD) teams or programs
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Be a motivated and team-oriented individual with a proven record of performance and success
• Have accountability and attention to detail with follow-through
• Be flexible and able to multitask
• Have the ability to work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions
• Excellent people skills with an ability to collaborate with customers and team members
• When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below: The Requisition Number for this announcement is 55638
  • Resume: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Resume
  • Transcripts: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Transcripts

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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.