Supervisory AFRL/RST Branch Chiefs (Interdisciplinary)

Job Overview

• Manages various aspects of the branch personnel resources and facilitates programmatic planning, execution and reporting in accordance with TCO’s 6.2 (e.g., Explore) and 6.3 (e.g., WARTECH) processes.
• Facilitates applied research and advanced technology demonstrations planning, execution and reporting within relevant portfolios and branch functions (analytics, intel, etc.).
• Oversees program management activities to accelerate integrated technology demonstrations and facilitates successful programmatic execution of TCO programs.
• Oversees development of near-/mid-/far-term portfolio plans identifying technology areas for R&D to provide integrated technology solutions aligned to Directorate priorities.
• Facilitates interactions with industrial, international, operational and acquisition communities as well as other US Government agencies on matters pertaining to new technologies and their application to solve operational requirements.
• Supervises personnel, champions workforce development, and directs branch activities to include setting objectives, planning, designing, and directing work to meet evolving directorate priorities.
• Builds partnerships with pertinent branches across AFRL to enhance AFRL’s transformational program teaming.
• As first-level supervisor, hires, mentors, and develops employees within the branch.
• Performs long-range planning of manpower and supports programmatic planning activities within branch scope, defends the resources needed to achieve organizational goals, and expertly guides the implementation of resources in a dynamic environment.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience (SES) at the DR/DO-03 (GS-14 equivalent) or DR/DO-04 (GS-15 equivalent) for lateral assignment consideration. 
• This is an interdisciplinary position. Applicants must be able to meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards of the occupational series 0assigned when the position is filled. OPM Qual Standards can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series
• This is a supervisory position. Incumbent may be subject to a supervisory probation period.
• The incumbent may be subject to random drug testing.
• PCS may or may not be paid.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical Certification in Engineering and Technical Management. Experience requirement is 4 years; and the selectee will have 60-months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained. Applicants must list all completed APDP certifications on their resume.
• Position is eligible for telework but the employee must live within the commuting area of Wright-Patterson AFB.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience related to or supporting, science and technology, research and development, test and evaluation, program management, and/or sustainment. 
• Experience in the supervision of a variety of career fields--particularly engineers, scientists, and program managers.
• Demonstrated ability leading or guiding cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams to resolve technical or warfighter challenges.
• Experience distilling strategic and/or leadership guidance into actionable plans or courses of action.
• Diversity of experience including successfully completed assignments in multiple organizations across.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people, build consensus, and identify and resolve conflicts/problems with the workforce.
• Ability to motivate, develop, and grow cross-functional teams.
• Passion for developing innovative approaches and solutions.
• Cultivates and sustains a professional environment of cooperation, cohesion, and teamwork.
• Ability to work and lead others in complex, non-standard, and fast-paced environments.
• Ability to support and enable organization program, mission, vision, values, and promote a culture of innovation.
• Experience with facilitating and enabling internal/external collaboration and partnerships.
• Master's or Doctoral Degree is desired in appropriate career field.
• Completion of Intermediate Developmental Education and/or Senior Developmental Education.
• When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below. The Requisition Number for this announcement is 87307. 
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