Job Overview

This position is open to: All US citizens. This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions from 7 OCT 2024 - 21 OCT 2024. The salary range for this position including Valparaiso, FL locality is $118,479-$167,431.

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

This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Meeting the required qualifications is essential, and we value diverse backgrounds and experiences. Don’t think you meet every requirement for this position? Studies have shown that many talented candidates don't apply because they assume that they are not qualified and do not feel like they meet every single requirement. At AFRL, we are dedicated to building a workplace with diverse experiences, perspectives and talent that enables us to effectively accomplish and accelerate our mission. So, if you’re excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly to the duties, we strongly encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) seeks to hire two DR-0801-03 (GS-14 equiv) Maritime Weapon Lead Engineers in the Air Dominance Branch and Global Strike Branch in the Technology Integration Division (RWI) at Eglin AFB, Valparaiso, FL. The ideal candidates will have experience leading and managing diverse, multi-functional teams in performing multidisciplinary professional engineering work, managing systems engineering processes, applying sound business practices and financial discipline, executing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes and tools, and developing and integrating weapon technologies and/or systems. Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as a Lead Engineer for a maritime weapon program within the Air Dominance or Global Strike Branch, supporting technical program execution and development of programmatic strategies across diverse development initiatives involving complex design and engineering problems.
• Recommends maturation and integration of counter-maritime technologies.
• Leads technical activities in a diverse and multi-functional team, overseeing technical progress, and ensuring desired program technical objectives are achieved and products delivered within schedule and budget.
• Coordinates on Statements of Objective (SOOs)/Statements of Work (SOW) and technical evaluations of contractor proposals. Monitors contractor program execution.
• Leads program execution team and industry partners to develop and document program performance metrics, risk management plans, and schedule/budget projections for planned activities and deliverables.
• Collaborates, interacts, coordinates, and/or directly consults with AF, Department of Defense (DoD), DOE, industry partners, academia, internationals, and technical societies to advocate for the development of advanced counter-maritime technologies.
• Monitors and assesses a wide range of diverse development initiatives involving complex design and engineering problems, unique mission requirements, and advanced technologies such as modeling and simulation, ordnance, and ground and flight testing.
• Leads team to accomplish multi-disciplinary engineering objectives, develop and evaluate alternatives, design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret results, deliver and present results, and monitor in-house and external activities.
• Leverages diverse engineering practices, techniques and processes (e.g., Digital Engineering, MBSE, and Weapon Open System Architecture) to identify and resolve issues, as well as ensure resolutions are consistent with program objectives, existing policies, and procedures.
• Reports and documents program results through written reports, oral presentations, and professional interchange forums, as well as prepares/reviews contractual documents and efforts.
• Applies engineering experience for monitoring and assessing a wide range of diverse development efforts involving complex design and engineering problems, unique mission requirements, and advanced technologies such as guidance and control, aerodynamics, engineering analysis, ordnance, propulsion, advanced structures, and ground testing and flight testing.
• Prepares technical reports and evaluates technical proposals.
• Organizes, manages, and participates in workshops and technical exchange meetings, as required.

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

• United States Citizenship.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (DR-02, GS-13) or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include experience in leading and managing diverse, multi-functional teams, managing systems engineering processes, application of sound business practices and financial discipline, executing MBSE processes and tools, and developing and integrating weapon technologies and/or systems.
• Applicants must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret with access to SCI and SAP security clearance as a condition of employment.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering & Technical Management (N); experience is 4 years; and the selectee will have 5 years to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained. *Applicants must list all completed APDP certifications in their resume.
• Significant experience in managing highly technical contracted projects.
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills for technical and senior leader audiences.
• PCS expenses, if authorized, will be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations. Centrally managed PCS costs paid by the Career Field Team.

Desired Qualifications

• At least five years of experience with primary duties in weapons systems engineering.
• Experience working across multiple government organizations and with external stakeholders.
• Experience/ability to lead diverse, multi-functional teams.
• Experience briefing senior leaders.
• Ability to cultivate a professional respectful environment of cooperation, cohesion, and teamwork.
• Technical master's degree/PhD from an accredited university/institute is highly desired.
• Experience in adapting systems engineering processes, procedures, and practices to utilize agile and flexible digital transformation methods and techniques.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools and practices.
• Diversity of experience including successfully completed assignments in multiple organizations.
• Completion of Intermediate Developmental Education.

When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below. The Requisition Number is located at the bottom of the announcement.

• Resume (PDF): Req No_XXXXX_Last Name_First Name_Resume

• Transcript: Req No_XXXXX_Last Name_First Name_Transcript

• SF-50: Req No_XXXXX_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 entry.
• Unofficial transcripts are required if the OPM Qualification Standards and Individual Occupational Requirement require a degree or combination of education and experience to qualify. For example, science and engineering positions have education requirements and therefore transcripts must be uploaded (redact all PII).
• Current federal employees should provide most recent SF 50 and SF 50 showing date of last promotion; redact all PII.

Requisition No: 63783

Series

0801

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.