RF Division Chief

Job Overview

This announcement will be accepting applications from current AFRL/USSF civilian employees until 11:59pm EDT on 5 May 2026.

This job opportunity is for anyone interested in a division chief position within Information and Spectrum Warfare (previously Information Directorate RI, Sensors Directorate RY and Directed Energy Directorate RD) Division opportunities range from leading divisions conducting work in electronic devices, integrated microsystems, resilient & assured microelectronics, RF sensor subsystems, multi-function RF sensing, passive RF systems, and distributed RF sensing; Information fusion technology, information handling, intel integration, applied analytics, multi-sensing knowledge, decision sciences, sensing management, sensing analysis, SSO; Information assurance, information operations, information exploitation, information convergence, trusted systems, and edge computing & nanotechnology; laser capabilities, laser sources, laser beam control, EO/IR technology, passive EO sensing, active EO sensing, EO/IR countermeasures; HPM effects & modeling, HPM applications, HPM technologies, RF EW assessments, RF EW technology, NAVWAR, PNT; information management/BMC2, resilient systems C2 orchestration, ad plan & auto sys, warfighter intel & C2, comm, comm-networking, quantum computing and networking; and modeling & sim, test, partnering, CTC leads, site support, program management.

Summary

The Division Chief serves as a senior leader responsible for directing, planning, and executing a diverse portfolio of programs, operations, and strategic initiatives. This position provides executive-level oversight across multiple functional areas and ensures alignment with organizational priorities, mission objectives, and statutory requirements. The incumbent leads a multidisciplinary workforce and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high‑impact results.

Major Duties

• Provide strategic leadership, vision, and direction for a division responsible for ensuring mission execution and organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs, and initiatives that support enterprise goals.
• Lead and manage a diverse team of supervisors, specialists, analysts, and technical experts; establish contribution expectations and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Allocate resources, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational standards.
• Drives the translation of directorate mission and vision into executable strategies by providing critical guidance and input during high-level meetings and working groups.
• Identify risks, assess impacts, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure operational resilience and mission continuity.
• Drive data‑informed decision‑making and champion process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drives teaming across AFRL, forging and guiding dynamic coalitions with partner organizations, stakeholders, and external agencies to accelerate mission outcomes
• Oversee development of long‑range plans, strategic roadmaps, and workforce strategies to meet emerging mission needs.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning to build, grow, and maintain the deep, multi-disciplinary expertise essential for a premier lab mission.
• Direct and supervise a team, managing daily operations, appraisal evaluations, and resource allocations to ensure mission effectiveness.

This announcement will be used to help fill multiple opportunities. Qualified candidates who respond to this announcement will be considered for a division chief position in these areas.

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?

No

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance. Some positions may require the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (DO/DR‑02/GS‑13 for DO/DR‑03; DO/DR‑03/GS‑14 for DO/DR‑04), or equivalent experience in other pay systems.
• This position may be filled under multiple occupational series. Applicants are required to meet all OPM Qualification Standard requirements for the applicable occupational series and grade.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a large, complex organization or federal agency.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional teams or enterprise‑level initiatives.

Additional Information

Requisition Number 41212

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