Chief of Business Operations Branch

OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS.

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:59 PM, PST, 12 June 26.

AFRL's Business Operations Branch is seeking to fill a supervisory Branch Chief position at Edwards AFB, CA.

This position leads a diverse team responsible for several of Edwards' mission support functions including, but not limited to facilities management and strategic planning, test and research program/project business planning and on-boarding, Gateway to Site program oversight, civilian personnel/human resources, STINFO, FOIA/Privacy Act, contract liaison with host base, oversight of the local Management Administrative Resources Services (MARS) contract/COR, support division budget planning, official travel support including the government travel card program, Technical Library support, and on-site contract planning and oversight.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a first-level supervisor overseeing government civilian personnel, and manages contractors supporting branch functions
• Maintains awareness of policies, regulations, and other guidance related to the branch's functional responsibilities, and ensures effective processes and practices are in place to meet both mission and compliance requirements
• Provides technical and supervisory guidance for service contract acquisition and management activities
• Maintains AFRL-Edwards functional relationships with higher headquarters and Edwards host base organizations
• Fosters and encourages a climate of innovation and continual improvement across the branch's spectrum of functional responsibilities
• Oversees planning and execution of the Site Support Division's overall budget

Other Significant Facts:

• Occasional travel may be required
• Telework options may be possible
• Relocation or other incentives may be offered for this position

• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain required Top Secret security clearance
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the DO-03 (GS-14 or equivalent) grade level or above

• Specialized experience is experience with one or more of the following: working independently or leading teams responsible for any of the branch's functions (e.g. facilities planning, test and research program onboarding, contract acquisition/management, human resources, general business planning), or similar functions such as Finance, Contracting, or program/project management with associated cost/schedule/performance management responsibilities.
• Experience with support contract acquisition and management
• Program/project management experience--familiarity with program cost/schedule/performance planning and execution, and Air Force financial management practices.
• Familiarity with research, development, testing, and evaluation programs
• Strong and effective communication skills
• Three or more years of supervisory experience
• Organizational change management experience
• Demonstrated ability to build strong and effective teams, both internally as well as with external stakeholders
• Ability to identify and employ creative solutions to meet mission requirements while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards
• At least one year of formal federal civilian employee supervision experience
• Experience with support contract acquisition and management- Program/project management experience--familiarity with program cost/schedule/performance planning and execution, and Air Force financial management practices.

Requisition Number 07053.