Sensors Directorate Plans and Programs Specialist, Air Force STEM, Arlington, VA
Air Force STEM -
Arlington, VA,
US
Sensors Directorate Plans and Programs Specialist
Date Posted: 2024-06-22
Job description
Job Overview
This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 21 Jun 2024 and is open to all US Citizens.
The Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate (AFRL/RYZX) seeks to fill a mid-grade (DR-03/DO-03) plans and programs specialist position located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The incumbent will serve as the Directorate's on-site Program Element Monitor (PEM) and will provide direct technical support to SAF/ AQRT in the illustration, analysis, and defense of the AF S&T budget and technologies relevant to AFRL/RY.
The plans and programs specialist position is open to the following series: 0801 - General Engineer; 0855 - Electronics Engineer; 1515 - Operations Research Analyst;1301 - Physical Scientist; 1310 - Physicist; 1101 - Program Manager; 0301 - Miscellaneous Administration and Programs
Position Duties Include:
Telework
Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy
Maximum Telework Flexibilities: The duty location for this position is listed below, however, this position is eligible for maximum telework flexibilities. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty.
Arlington, VA
Remote Work (CONUS)
No, this position is not approved for remote work.
Required Qualifications
US Citizenship.
Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and SAP clearance as condition of employment
This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience (listed below) at the next lower grade, DR/DO-02/GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems.
Specialized experience is experience of leading and managing diverse teams with multiple stakeholders; proficiency in developing and briefing complex ideas to executive level leadership; and knowledge of and experience in DoD's planning, programming, budgeting and execution process. Experience gained in non-federal positions will also be reviewed for specialized experience.
Applicants must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled. Positions will be filled using any of the following OPM occupational series:
All Professional Engineering Series (0801 & 0855):
1301 Series
1310 Series
1515 Series
1101 Series
0301 Series
Desired Qualifications
Ability to perform duties across a broad range of activities that require substantial depth of analysis and expertise related to the RY's mission.
Ability to quickly and accurately respond to time sensitive taskings; having the flexibility to adjust your workload and prioritize based on in-coming demands.
Excellent written and oral communication skills:
Ability to communicate complex technical, programmatic, and/or management information across multiple organizational levels to drive decisions by senior leaders and inform external stakeholders (e.g. Congressional staffers).
Ability to develop and give presentations for AF and DoD senior leadership regarding research portfolio, supporting development of the investment strategy and plans to meet MAJCOM and DAF S&T needs.
Ability to excel working independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to coordinate, plan and manage engineering and technology efforts used to define human effectiveness and performance elements.
Familiarity with AFRL's requirements and MAJCOM engagement process.
Resumes should describe experience related to the duty elements listed and include any advanced degrees or professional military education that has been completed.
An understanding of USAF and DoD instructions, processes, and regulations, especially those related to acquisition policies and requirements.
When uploading documents please utilize the naming convention listed below:
Resume (PDF): Req No_78361_Last Name_First Name_Resume
Transcript: Req No_78361_Last Name_First Name_Transcript*
SF-50: Req No_78361_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 education requirements and therefore, transcripts must be uploaded (redact all PII).
Most recent SF-50 for current federal employees; redact all PII
(Requisition Number: 78361)
Series
0301
0801
0855
1101
1301
1310
1515
This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 21 Jun 2024 and is open to all US Citizens.
The Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate (AFRL/RYZX) seeks to fill a mid-grade (DR-03/DO-03) plans and programs specialist position located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The incumbent will serve as the Directorate's on-site Program Element Monitor (PEM) and will provide direct technical support to SAF/ AQRT in the illustration, analysis, and defense of the AF S&T budget and technologies relevant to AFRL/RY.
The plans and programs specialist position is open to the following series: 0801 - General Engineer; 0855 - Electronics Engineer; 1515 - Operations Research Analyst;1301 - Physical Scientist; 1310 - Physicist; 1101 - Program Manager; 0301 - Miscellaneous Administration and Programs
Position Duties Include:
- Provides SAF/AQR with assessments of Sensors Directorate technologies and capabilities affecting program elements (PEs) monitored by SAF/AQR.
- Interfaces with other PEMs and articulates warfighter capabilities and priorities as they pertain on a wide range of topics covering sensors, electronic warfare, position navigation and timing (PNT), microelectronics, Autonomy/AI, cyber, space, C4ISR, etc..
- Works with AFRL/RY Senior Planner, Deputy Senior Planner, Capability Area Leads (CAL), and subject-matter experts (SME) to defend the S&T sensors, combat ID and electronic combat portfolios and ensure Congress understands the relevance and necessity of research performed.
- Coordinates with AFRL Mission Area Leads (MALs) covering RY S&T investment. Review DAF programs and operational requirements, comparing them to proposed AFRL/RY 6.2 and 6.3 programs, and provides recommendations to the AFRL/RY staff.
- Serves as the primary POC to HAF and OSD on all programming and budgeting actions related to AFRL/ RY PEs.
- Develops inputs to OSD, Joint, and Air Force programming guidance and tracks PE submissions/status through the AF Corporate processes
- Creates and maintains AF-required PE information to support the POM build process Prepares position papers and fact sheets on issues affecting AFRL/RY PEs Responds to Congressional questions and requests for information via the SAF/AQ Legislative Liaison Office.
- Develops and presents briefings to the appropriate DAF panels within the DAF Corporate Structures
Telework
Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy
Maximum Telework Flexibilities: The duty location for this position is listed below, however, this position is eligible for maximum telework flexibilities. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty.
Arlington, VA
Remote Work (CONUS)
No, this position is not approved for remote work.
Required Qualifications
US Citizenship.
Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and SAP clearance as condition of employment
This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience (listed below) at the next lower grade, DR/DO-02/GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems.
Specialized experience is experience of leading and managing diverse teams with multiple stakeholders; proficiency in developing and briefing complex ideas to executive level leadership; and knowledge of and experience in DoD's planning, programming, budgeting and execution process. Experience gained in non-federal positions will also be reviewed for specialized experience.
Applicants must be able to meet the OPM Qualification Standards of the position being filled. Positions will be filled using any of the following OPM occupational series:
All Professional Engineering Series (0801 & 0855):
1301 Series
1310 Series
1515 Series
1101 Series
0301 Series
- Ability to travel TDY travel up to 25%
- This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering and Technical Management (N). Selectee will have 5 years to complete certification requirements and must have 4 years of experience to become fully certified.
- (For 1101s/0301s) This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Program Management (A). Selectee will have 5 years to complete certification requirements and must have 4 years of experience to become fully certified.
Desired Qualifications
Ability to perform duties across a broad range of activities that require substantial depth of analysis and expertise related to the RY's mission.
Ability to quickly and accurately respond to time sensitive taskings; having the flexibility to adjust your workload and prioritize based on in-coming demands.
Excellent written and oral communication skills:
Ability to communicate complex technical, programmatic, and/or management information across multiple organizational levels to drive decisions by senior leaders and inform external stakeholders (e.g. Congressional staffers).
Ability to develop and give presentations for AF and DoD senior leadership regarding research portfolio, supporting development of the investment strategy and plans to meet MAJCOM and DAF S&T needs.
Ability to excel working independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to coordinate, plan and manage engineering and technology efforts used to define human effectiveness and performance elements.
Familiarity with AFRL's requirements and MAJCOM engagement process.
Resumes should describe experience related to the duty elements listed and include any advanced degrees or professional military education that has been completed.
An understanding of USAF and DoD instructions, processes, and regulations, especially those related to acquisition policies and requirements.
When uploading documents please utilize the naming convention listed below:
Resume (PDF): Req No_78361_Last Name_First Name_Resume
Transcript: Req No_78361_Last Name_First Name_Transcript*
SF-50: Req No_78361_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 education requirements and therefore, transcripts must be uploaded (redact all PII).
Most recent SF-50 for current federal employees; redact all PII
(Requisition Number: 78361)
Series
0301
0801
0855
1101
1301
1310
1515