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Chief, Highpower Electromagnetic Division

  • City, State:
    • Albuquerque, NM
  • Location/Base:
    • Kirtland AFB, NM
  • Level:
    • Senior Level
  • Pay Plan-Grade:
    • DR-04
  • Pay Range (without Locality):
    • DR-04: $131,556 - $162,672
  • Technology Directorate/Mission Organization:
    • RD
  • Office Symbol:
    • AFRL/RDH
  • Job Overview:
    • This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 5 September 2025. 

      OPEN TO CURRENT AFRL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

      Position duties include, but are not limited to:

      • Division lead responsible for current and out-year technology programs. 
      • Direct fundamental and applied research and development in high power electromagnetics and associated technologies.
      • Directs strategic and financial planning for long-range technical objectives. Determines resource allocation, event milestones, schedule dates, suitability of approaches, and program      timelines in project planning. 
      • Monitors and evaluates technical progress against goals, taking corrective action as required. 
      • Directs work through mid-level and first-level subordinate supervisors. 
      • Exercises authority and responsibility for recommending and/or approving personnel management actions. 
      • For civilian employees, establish performance standards, complete contribution assessments, facilitate pay pool meetings, and approve Statements of Duties and Experience (SDE).
      • For division military personnel, write and review Officer Performance Reports, Promotion Recommendations and decorations; and conduct other activities related to ensuring good order and discipline. 
      • Generally maintain division discipline, interview employment candidates; and recommend appointments, promotions and reassignments.
  • 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:
      • United States Citizenship 
      • TS/SCI eligible 
      • Technical degree 
      • Supervisory experience 
      • Experience leading large technology development efforts/programs
      • Must be able to meet APDP Engineering and Technical Management (N) Practitioner certification requirements within 24 months.
  • Desired Qualifications:
      • Demonstrated experience in high power electromagnetic systems development
      • Experience leading a results-oriented team of diverse professionals
  • Additional Information:
      • Relocation or other hiring incentives may be granted at Management's discretion. 

      Requisition Number 84520

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