AFRL/RYA, ISR Mission Autonomy Technology Lead, DR-04

Job Overview

This position is only open to all Federal Civilian Employees. This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions from 22 Aug 2024-5 Sept 2024. The salary range for this DR-4 position, including the Dayton, OH locality, is $156,702 - $193,763. Your application WILL NOT be considered if all required documents are not submitted. See the list of required documents at the bottom of the announcement. The Multi-Domain Sensing Autonomy Division (AFRL/RYA), Sensors Directorate seeks to hire a senior-level ISR Mission Autonomy Technology Lead, DR-4, position in Dayton, OH.

The ISR Mission Autonomy Technology Lead will execute the Resolute Sentry Research and Development program and deliver a platform-agnostic, edge-hostable software solution that ingests multi-platform, multi-INT data at the tactical edge, fuses the data into actionable information (weapon-quality target tracks), and disseminates that information back to operational users for action. In support of OI-3, Resolute Sentry allows COCOM commanders to keep custody of a track in a Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Latent (DDIL) communications and highly contested environment by reporting target track information back from the tactical edge to feed long-range kill chains. RS enables currently operational UAVs, via platform orchestration and sensor resource management, to provide autonomous air/surface target detection, recognition, tracking, and combat air forces cueing capability in denied, disrupted, intermittent, and limited (DDIL) communications environments.

Resolute Sentry is Government Owned and integrates several AFRL/RY and AFRL/RI technology development programs using open architectures to deliver ISR mission autonomy capability. Resolute Sentry uses agile software development practices, employs digital transformation technologies, and implements digital and model-based systems engineering processes to streamline and accelerate the transition to a program of record.

ISR Mission Autonomy Technology Lead responsibilities include:

• Leads a 100+ government and contractor team to deliver advanced ISR mission autonomy to multiple current and future programs of record;
• Leads team in technology development, acquisition and transition strategies, technical documentation, security program documentation, and executes tasks to meet the technical program objectives;
• Collaborates with AFRL/RI liaison for execution of efforts from the Rome location;
• Leads the Resolute Sentry Integrated Product Team Leads and determines program priorities and initiatives;
• Develops and delivers technical briefs AFRL/RY/RI, AFRL/RS, and external stakeholders including Air Combat Command, HAF A5/7, PACAF, and other agencies on technology development progress;
• Develops, obtains appropriate releasability approvals, and briefs program efforts to internal and external stakeholders including the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Air Force, other services and allies;
• Develops briefs/reports and communicates program progress via weekly activity reports, bi-annual program management review presentations, and monthly/quarterly program execution reports for submittal to AFRL/RY/RI and AFRL/RS and higher headquarters;
• Responsible for planning and execution, including but not limited to:
  • Coordinates with program IPTs Leads to include Systems Engineering, Architecture, Software, Software security, MS&A, Systems Integration, and Test & Evaluation to scope program objectives, determine priorities, and budgets;
  • Coordinates with Integrated Development Office and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/Air Dominance Systems Command on Mission Autonomy Technology programs and technology transition efforts;
  • Works with Program Managers to define technology transition requirements for ISR Mission Autonomy efforts;
  • Leads the Resolute Sentry Program strategy and defines technology development priorities for program execution;
  • Chairs the Government Risk Management and Scheduling IPTs reviews - recommends program plans and optimizes program execution to meet the technical program delivery schedule;
  • Coordinates with program managers, security, contracting, and finance for program documentation and funding mods to execute required work;
  • Works with AFRL/RS (TCO) team for priorities and resources to execute technical development activities;
  • Develops and coordinates with AFLCMC PEOs, AFRL/RY/RI, AFRL/RS, and key stakeholders for WARTECH documentation/reports, technology transition plans development and coordination, and program performance reports

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 or DR-03 (or equivalent in other pay systems). This includes experience with the knowledge & mastery of advanced multidisciplinary engineering methods, theories, & standards (such as electronics, cybersecurity, & systems engineering) to conduct highly technical & programmatic planning to include cost estimating, formulation of technical objectives & performance metrics;

Positions will be filled using occupational series within the SCIENTIST AND ENGINEERING career field; Applicants must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled.

• 0801 (General Engineer); 0830 (Mechanical Engineer); 0854 (Computer Engineer); 0855 - (Electronics Engineer); and 0861 (Aerospace Engineer) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
• 1310 (Physics) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/
• 1501 (General Mathematics & Statistics) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/general-mathematics-and-statistics-series-1501star/
• 1515 (Operations Research) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/
• 1520 (Mathematics) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematics-series-1520/
• 1529 (Mathematical Statistics) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematical-statistics-series-1529/
• 1550 (Computer Science) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret with access to SCI and SAP security clearance, as condition of employment;
• This is a drug testing designated position;
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program(APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering and Technical Management (N); the selectee will have 60-months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.

* Applicants must list all completed APDP certifications in their resume.

• This position is eligible for situational telework and will require routine mission travel, regular classified engagements, and in-person meetings that cannot always be scheduled around a regular/recurring telework schedule. Employee must live within the commuting area of Wright-Patterson AFB.
• Ability to perform TDY travel approximately 20% time; and
• PCS expenses, if authorized, will be paid IAW the JTR and Air Force regulations. Centrally managed PCS costs are paid by the Career Field Team. No DNRP authorized.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience and understanding of AFRL acquisition process includes contracting and finance processes.
• Intermittent TDY is anticipated depending on program priorities and needs.
• The ability to work well in a fast-paced and diverse team.
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills for technical and senior leader audiences.

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_92017_Last Name_First Name_Resume
• Transcript: Req No_92017_Last Name_First Name_Transcript*
• SF-50: Req No_92017_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
• Unofficial transcripts are required if the OPM Qualifications Standards and Individual Occupational Requirement requires a degree or combination of education and experience to qualify. For example, Scientist and Engineering positions have educational requirements and therefore, transcripts must be uploaded (redact all PII).
• Most recent SF-50 for current federal employees (redact all PII)

(Requisition Number: 92017)

Series

0801

0830

0854

0855

1310

1501

1515

1520

1529

1550