AFVentures (AFRL/RGV) SBIR Training Manager

Austin, TXOpportunity in AFWERX! Mid-level SBIR Training & Standardization Manager working in AFVentures as a DO-0301-02 to manage mission training/standardization requirements for the Open Topic SBIR program!
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Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 25 Jan 2023.  
Job specifics include, but are not limited to: 
 
  • The SBIR Training & Standardization Manager position works within the AFVentures Open Topic Branch to manage mission training & standardization requirements across the Open Topic SBIR program, which also includes STTR. 
  • Specifically SBIR mission areas include:
    •  training technical evaluation (i.e. source selection) augmentees to ensure SBIR proposal evaluations are high quality, appropriate, and consistent;
    • Technical POC (TPOC) training to effectively monitor and transition SBIR Phase IIs;
    • SAGE Fellow training to guide and educate small businesses;
    • Other SBIR mission requirements as the mission grows. 
  • This position will develop, implement, maintain, and assess all aspects of the SBIR mission training program for thousands of training recipients. 
  • This position will devise an overarching mission training strategy, oversee its implementation, and assess its outcomes. 
  • This position will identify mission training and developmental needs, then drive suitable training initiatives that result in measurable improvements and optimization of organizational output. 
  • This position will work across various functional groups and teams to document and train (or facilitate training) in both vertical and horizontal organizational processes. 
  • Specific tasks include: identifies and monitors SBIR mission training needs, and designs, plans, implements relevant training programs to fulfill those needs; oversees the transformation of disparate organizational processes into standardized mission training and evaluation materials; develops and maintains mission orientation program; manages mission certification requirements and ensures organizational currency in accordance with established requirements; conducts or facilities required and recommended training sessions; leads across teams to maintain SBIR mission training records, standards, and policies; maintains expertise and self-leadership in modern training techniques.
 
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Telework

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

Remote Work (CONUS)

Yes, this position is approved for remote work and duty location can be negotiated after selection.

Required Qualifications

  • United States Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the DO-01/GS-11 or equivalent grade level.
 
 

Desired Qualifications

  •  Experience in program/project management or systems engineering
  • Thorough understanding of formal mission training or evaluation processes and techniques
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Thorough understanding of formal mission training or evaluation processes and techniques
  • Ability to moderate large groups
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented
 
Req. No. 29568

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