AFRL/RWC-DR-0801-IV GENERAL ENGINEERING, Technical Advisor and Integration Lead for the Advanced Concepts Division
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Location: Valparaiso, FL 32580
Description:
Job Overview
In the interest of national security, we can't actually tell you what we do. But if you're interested in making the weapon concepts of the future a reality, preparing the US Air Force for tomorrow's engagements, and working with other high-speed engineers that won't (read: legally cannot) talk about work outside of work, this job is for you.
This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions from 26 Aug 2024 and will close 13 Sept 2024. This announcement may be used to fill vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Applicants must list degree information on their resume and include any professional military education. Include APDP Acquisition Training Certifications in resume and provide academic transcripts with submission. If transcripts and APDP certifications are not submitted, your resume will not be considered. Current Federal employees must submit their most recent SF50 showing last promotion. Applicants who do not submit all required documents will not be considered.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience overseeing, leading, and integrating classified aerial delivered weapon systems and subsystems research, development, demonstration, acquisition, and/or test and evaluation. The ideal candidate will have in-depth technical knowledge related to the various weapon subsystems, system engineering as related to system & platform integration, and operational context related to employment and military utility. The ideal candidate will also have comprehensive experience with Ops Analysis and modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A) as it relates to weapon Science and Technology. Finally, the ideal candidate will also have significant prior experience vectoring, leading, and training large cross-functional, multi-discipline teams.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, even if they do not meet all desired qualifications. Meeting the required qualifications is essential, and we value diverse backgrounds and experiences.
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
Telework
No, this position is not eligible for telework opportunities
Remote Work (CONUS)
No, this position is not approved for remote work.
Required Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: You must meet the following qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement and provide documentation to support your qualifications. To view qualifying educational requirements and specialized experience click on the following link:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF
Click on the following link(s) to view occupational requirements for this position: General Engineer
Desired Qualifications
Series
0801
In the interest of national security, we can't actually tell you what we do. But if you're interested in making the weapon concepts of the future a reality, preparing the US Air Force for tomorrow's engagements, and working with other high-speed engineers that won't (read: legally cannot) talk about work outside of work, this job is for you.
This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions from 26 Aug 2024 and will close 13 Sept 2024. This announcement may be used to fill vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Applicants must list degree information on their resume and include any professional military education. Include APDP Acquisition Training Certifications in resume and provide academic transcripts with submission. If transcripts and APDP certifications are not submitted, your resume will not be considered. Current Federal employees must submit their most recent SF50 showing last promotion. Applicants who do not submit all required documents will not be considered.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience overseeing, leading, and integrating classified aerial delivered weapon systems and subsystems research, development, demonstration, acquisition, and/or test and evaluation. The ideal candidate will have in-depth technical knowledge related to the various weapon subsystems, system engineering as related to system & platform integration, and operational context related to employment and military utility. The ideal candidate will also have comprehensive experience with Ops Analysis and modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A) as it relates to weapon Science and Technology. Finally, the ideal candidate will also have significant prior experience vectoring, leading, and training large cross-functional, multi-discipline teams.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, even if they do not meet all desired qualifications. Meeting the required qualifications is essential, and we value diverse backgrounds and experiences.
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
Telework
No, this position is not eligible for telework opportunities
Remote Work (CONUS)
No, this position is not approved for remote work.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Must possess a professional science or engineering (S&E) degree from an accredited academic institution and provide transcripts when applying.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: You must meet the following qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement and provide documentation to support your qualifications. To view qualifying educational requirements and specialized experience click on the following link:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF
Click on the following link(s) to view occupational requirements for this position: General Engineer
- Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the DR-03/GS-14 or equivalent grade level. Specialized professional experience meeting the minimum qualification requirements includes applying their professional degree to solving S&E challenges; AND experience working on classified technical projects; AND organizing technical activities, reviews, or events to meet the organizations requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (DR-DO-03 or GS-14 or equivalent).
- This is a Non-Critical APDP position requiring Level 2 Practioner Certification in Engineering and Technical Management (N). The selectee must meet, or be capable of achieving the APDP certification as designated on the position description within the defined grace period for that certification level after assignment.
Desired Qualifications
- At least 12 years of experience with primary duties in aerial delivered weapon systems and subsystems research, development, demonstration, acquisition, and/or test and evaluation.
- Possess at least a professional science or engineering Master's degree from an accredited academic institution.
- At least 8 years of hands-on, technical experience in related weapon systems/sub-systems technical areas, and a firm understanding of system engineering principles.
- Experience with budgeting, planning, milestone identification, milestone tracking, risk management, budget execution, reporting, and contractor interactions.
- Comprehensive Ops Analysis and modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A) experience related to weapon or platform S&T, at the engineering, system, and/or mission level.
- At least 2 years of experience as program manager of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar program responsible for cost, schedule, and performance of an assigned program or functional area.
- Hands-on, in-depth experience working highly classified research and development and/or acquisition programs.
- Experience interfacing and collaborating across the Department of Defense and Industry research, acquisition, operational community.
- Experience creating technology road maps and acquisition plans to meet warfighter requirements.
- Experience cultivating a professional, respectful environment of cooperation, cohesion, and teamwork.
- Experience leading many cross-functional/multi-disciplined teams to achieve significant milestones, execute test activities, and/or collaborate with transition partners.
- Experience addressing complex technical/programmatic challenges with creativity and a sense of urgency.
- Experience preparing and briefing complex technical concepts to senior leadership and peers, in dynamic forums, to support major project decisions.
- At least 2 years of experience being a first-level supervisor.
Series
0801