Job Overview

This job will be accepting candidate submissions until 13 March 2025.

Shape the future of the Air Force! As a Tech Advisor in the Plans and Programs division, you'll leverage your expertise to guide critical technology investment decisions, impacting national security for generations. Join a team of dedicated professionals in a challenging and rewarding environment where your contributions directly support the Air Force mission.

Position Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Leads cross-functional teams developing DAF, AFRL, and directorate-level strategies for the DAF TEO and AFRL Commander. Also spearheads development of AFMC Strategy sections focused on AFRL

• Understands sources of AFRL Competitive Advantage and recommends actions to fortify AFRL’s Competitive Position in a fast paced highly competitive environment spanning global military and S&T
  Ecosystems

• Tracks implementation of DAF Level, AFMC level, AFRL Level, and Directorate level strategies and provides timely reporting to the DAF TEO, AFRL/CC, and other executive stakeholders across the DAF

• Drives continuous improvement of policies and processes guiding development of DAF S&T, AFRL Enterprise, and AFRL Cross-Directorate Strategies

• Serves as a key node in the DAF wide social network shaping DAF Vision and Strategy

• Builds relationships in the science & technology and planning communities, including the AFRL Technical Directorates, Air and Space partners (AFMC, Space Futures, AF Futures, etc), and DAF offices such as Integrated Capabilities Command and Office of Strategic Net Assessments

• Continually evaluates the AFRL strategic planning process effectiveness and efficiency to produce strategic plans aligned with DAF guidance (e.g., portfolio alignment, effectiveness, technology balance, and delivery in time) and advises AFRL leadership of recommended improvements. -Maintains up to date awareness of demand signals, threats, and priorities for AFRL

• Evaluates linkage between AFRL's DAF S&T strategic planning and programming processes to ensure planning translate into successful programming execution and transition to the warfighter

• Identifies major trends impacting DAF S&T portfolios by analyzing warfighter needs, DoD sponsored studies, wargame results, HHQ guidance, think tank publications, and TD strategic planning activities

• Coordinates and communicates AFRL strategy/transformation products and policies with AFRL Technical Directorates, DAF, DDR&E, other service labs, and industry

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

• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security clearance
• 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
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lowest grade level or equivalent grade level of the position being advertised
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• General Engineer (0801): To meet the eligibility of a General Engineer, applicants must meet the following basic requirements. Degree in Engineering. The program must have been ABET accredited. For a full description of the 0801 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 the eligibility for 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/
• Acquisition Program Management Specialist (1101): to meet the eligibility for an Acquisition Program Management Specialist, applicants must meet the following basic requirements. Experience in support of projects, programs or assignments providing a requisite knowledge of contracting, acquisition, procurement purchasing or related functions of the position to be filled. Occupational Requirements here: < https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/business-opportunity-specialist-small-business-administration-series-1101/ >
• Operations Research Analyst (1515): To meet the eligibility of an Operations Research Analyst, applicants must meet the following basic requirements:Degree in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. For a full description of the 1515 requirements, see the following Occupational Requirements here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515 /

Desired Qualifications

• More than 3 years of specific Strategic Planning experience, to include:
• Analysis and maturation of concepts from opportunity to warfighter employment
• Identification of critical links among strategy, plans, requirements, threats, and technology
• Strategic thinking skills, displayed through multiple prior experiences
• Experience in working with external stakeholders to develop program buy-in
• Experience with operational analysis
• Experience with RDT&E, from basic research through test & evaluation
• Broad technical background
• Current TS/SCI clearance

Additional Information

• Incentives may/may not be authorized
• Travel may be required for this position

(Req 04865 )

Series

0801

1101

1515

1550

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.