Technical STEM Researcher (AFRL/RYAT)

Job Overview

This position is only open to all US citizens. This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions from 5-19 June 2024. The total salary range for this position, including Dayton, OH locality is $122,860 - $173,623. 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 Decision Sciences Branch (AFRL/RYAT), Sensors Directorate seeks to hire a mid-level Technical STEM Researcher, DR-03, in Dayton, OH. This position is open to candidates currently at the DR-02 (or equivalent grade) level eligible for promotion and/or current DR-03 (or equivalent grade) level candidates for reassignment. The position will be filled as a General Engineer (0801), Computer Engineer (0854), Electronics Engineer (0855), Mathematician (1520), Computer Scientist (1550), or Physicist (1310) OPM occupational series. The incumbent will serve as the Senior Researcher for the Decision Sciences Branch.

Position duties include but are not limited to: 

• Serves as a Technical Leader, assisting the branch Technical Advisor and branch chief with ensuring the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Branch. 
• Recognized expertise in Target Recognition, Classification, Tracking, and ID using Computer Vision and/or Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning.
• Advise the Technical Advisor and Branch Chief, Decision Sciences Branch, on overall strategy.
• Perform hands-on RDT&E and will be a Technical Representative Project Manager in multi-domain sensing autonomy. 
• Promotes and enables research and effective outreach for RY overarching programs to include but not limited to AFIT, MURIs, NDSEG, HBCU/MI, STTR/SBIR including liaisons within the Multi-Domain Sensing Autonomy Division, and other focus areas as assigned. 
• Performance and operational efficiency for future Department of Air Force systems; integrates world-class research and development programs based upon anticipating Air Force and Space Force requirements and leveraging national activities.

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 equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes: design of experiments, sensing decision-making strategies, knowledge representation, sensing data/knowledge management, algorithm development and evaluation. 
• Applicants must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled for any of the following Occupational Series:

All Professional Engineer Series: 0801/0854/0855: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

Physics Series (1310): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/

Mathematics (1520): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematics-series-1520/ 

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to SCI and SAP, as condition of employment.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing. 
• Ability to perform TDY travel approximately 10% time
• Experience in coordination of classified projects and facilities.
• Technical expertise in sensors and/or spectrum warfare technologies.
• Significant experience in managing highly technical contracted projects.
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills for technical and senior leader audiences.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering and Technical Management (N); experience 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 in their resume.
• The 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.
   

Desired Qualifications

Desired qualifications include but are not limited to:

• High emotional intelligence
• Ability to be flexible
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Strong problem solving skills
• Experience leading teams
• Experience working with or within the DoD research community
• Advanced degree from an accredited school
• Ability to cultivate and sustain a professional environment of cooperation

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_12326_Last Name_First Name_Resume
• Transcript: Req No_12326_Last Name_First Name_Transcript*
• SF-50: Req No_12326_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 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: 12326)

Series

0801

0854

0855

1310

1520

1550