Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 06 Dec 24.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Leads a team dedicated to nuclear deterrence, missile defense, NASA’s lunar mission, and assured access to space.
• Oversees the nation's only high-altitude test facility that enables simulation of Mar's surface atmospheric conditions and the large component engine test area that fielded the original F1 engines for NSSL.
• Fields production technology for warfighter insertion.
• Manages cost, schedule, and performance of AFRL’s rocket test and evaluation portfolio.
• Oversees a large government and contractor team supporting the $10.2B test areas across 65-sq miles.
• Leads a cross-organization team, including test personnel and coordinates across the Site for security, safety, quality assurance, and munitions to plan and develop test processes and conduct operations.
• Works with industry and DoD partners as part of Public-Private Partnerships to advance the US rocket technology base.
• Utilizes work experience to convey technical test execution needs, assess readiness, communicate risks to peers and senior leadership.
• Guides the technical baseline driving decisions for facility capability upgrades, digital footprint needs, and prioritizes mission needs.
• Represents AFRL for local and National customer engagements.
• Grows the workforce, mentoring junior military and civilian members on their career paths.

Other significant facts:

• Occasional travel (~10%) may be required for the position.
• Relocation or other incentives may be offered for this position.

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

• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain required Secret security clearance
• Must have five years of experience at the DR-II (GS-12/13 or equivalent) grade level or one year of experience at the DR-III (GS-14 or equivalent) grade level
• BS Engineering degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• Must have two years test experience in either rocket or flight test
• Experience with programming and budgeting in regard to research and development programs
• Demonstrated ability to work with industry partners to meet mission requirements
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level II non-critical certification in Engineering and Technical Management (N) . The selectee will have 24 months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong and effective communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build strong and effective teams, both internally and with external stakeholders
• MS Degree in any Engineering like Industrial, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• Safety or Quality Assurance experience

(Requisition No. 76079)

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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.