RWSAL - Maritime Lethality Subject Matter Expert - DR-0801/0830/0855/0861/1310

Valparaiso, FLThe AFRL Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) seeks to hire a DR-02 Maritime Lethality Subject Matter Expert, General/Mechanical/Electronics/Aerospace Engineer or Physicist, for the Lethality and Validation Section at Eglin AFB in Valparaiso, Florida.
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Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 15 JUN 23.  This announcement is open to all US citizens.  Applicant must list degree information on resume to include any professional military education.  Include Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) certifications in resume and provide academic transcripts with submission.  If transcripts and or APDP Certifications are NOT submitted, your resume may NOT be considered.  If you are a current government employee, include the most recent SF 50.  Label application documents in the following format:
Req No_91457_Last Name_First Name_Type of Document (Resume, Transcript, SF 50)

The AFRL Munitions Directorate (RW) seeks to hire a mid-level, DR-02 (GS-12/-13 equivalent) General Engineer/ Mechanical Engineer/Electronics Engineer/Aerospace Engineer/Physicist in the Strategy Division (RWS), Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Branch (RWSA) at Eglin AFB, in Valparaiso, Florida.  This is a multidisciplinary position and may be filled at either series.  The ideal candidate will have will have experience with maritime lethality modeling and simulation (M&S) using tools such as ASAP or MLAT. Experience with DYSMYS is also a consideration. This position will serve as the Maritime Lethality Lead for the Branch supporting Strategic Development and Planning as well S&T concepts by conducting/managing modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A).

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Serve as Munitions Directorate and Strategy Division Lead for Maritime Lethality.

  • In cooperation with strategic and capability planning personnel and weapons enterprise partners, identify and define requirements for maritime lethality assessments.

  • Activities may include both hands-on MS&A, working within a team (such as an IPT), or managing contract(s) to support organizational MS&A priorities. 

  • Use knowledge of the science of mechanical, electrical, and aeronautical engineering to ensure weapons concepts have the proper level of fidelity in targeting, navigation, guidance, warhead and airframe subsystems.

  • Serve as consultant and advisor on capability deficiencies with concepts uncovered by MS&A.

  • Collect and maintain data on concepts, verify the level of rigor in analysis of concepts and attributes, recommend additional analysis and catalogue results.

  • Maintain descriptions of both historical and current RW weapon concepts

  • Make recommendations to Capability Area Planners and Senior planners.

  • Maintain knowledge of critical technology lists, sensitivity of concepts related to maritime targets, and other security drivers.

  • Assist management with ensuring security protocols are followed.
      

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

  • US Citizenship
  • Must be eligible for and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
  • This position is a Drug Testing position.
  • This is a Non-Critical APDP position requiring Level I Foundational Certification in Engineering and Technical Management (N).  The selectee must meet, or be capable of achieving the APDP certification as designed on the position description within the defined grace period for that certification level after assignment.  Applicant must list all completed acquisition certifications on resume.
  • Applicants must possess 52 weeks of experience at the next lower grade (or equivalent) for consideration.
  • BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: You must meet the following qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement and provide documentation to support your qualifications.
To view qualifying educational requirements and specialized experience click on the following link:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF
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Desired Qualifications

•  Experience running ASAP or MLAT for maritime lethality assessment. DYSMYS is also acceptable.
•  Experience with M&S for weapon-target interactions with a firm grasp of target vulnerability data. 
•  Experience working with or within the Department of Defense research community and operational experience highly desired. 
•  Experience working as part of a Fusion Team (or Integrated Process Team (IPT) highly desired.
•  Master’s Degree from an accredited school is desired.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Agile processes and best practices
  • Experience with program management, i.e., Budgeting, Planning and Organizing, Milestone identification and tracking, Reporting, S&E level contractor interactions, Briefing technical concepts to senior leadership and peers at technical symposia
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communications
  • Team Building
(Requisition No. 91457)

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