Warfighter Interactions and Readiness Division Chief
Air Force Research Laboratory
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
$129,356-159,950 per year
Permanent
Full-time
16 days ago
Job OverviewThis announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 27 May 2024. Resumes must be in DD/MMM/YYYY format.The Human Effectiveness Directorate of the 711th Human Performance Wing within the Air Force Research Laboratory (711 HPW/RH) seeks to hire a division chief for the Warfighter Interactions & Readiness Division (RHW), DR-04, at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.Position Duties include; but are not limited to:Manages a multidisciplinary team consisting of military, government civilian, and contractor personnel providing science and leading-edge technology. This requires enabling and promoting enterprise collaboration to develop integrated technologies and solutions to deliver revolutionary capabilities that enhance preparation and mission execution across the full range of military operations. RHW is a 360-person research and development organization that is focused on the cognitive aspect of the mission, working to ensure decision superiority.Leads research and development involving the application of human systems integration, psychology, human-machine teaming, human and machine learning, computer science, and systems and cognitive engineering disciplines. This includes planning and implementation of digital engineering solutions in harmony with AF and DoD digital engineering guidance.Assesses quality, scientific and engineering merit of numerous highly complex, technical, and scientific programs and aims for constant improvement of the portfolio. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs research, development, engineering, and test programs. Organizes and guides multidisciplinary science and engineering teams to guarantee the most competent solution of research and engineering problems of outstanding difficulty.Provides scientific and technical analysis and recommended solutions to problems anticipated with new aerospace systems and existing challenges focused on the human as part of the mission/system. Consultant to national and international agencies in the development and utilization of human system interfaces, and training and readiness technologies.Directs work through mid-level and first-level subordinate supervisors. Exercises final authority for full range of personnel actions and organization design proposals recommended by subordinate supervisors. For employees within the Laboratory Demonstration Project, assesses contribution, participates in pay pool meetings, provides effective feedback, as well as classifies positions. Maintains discipline, interviews candidates, approves appointments, promotions, and reassignments, regularly mentors and proactively promotes career development and training for each employee, initiates and/or approves other personnel actions. Evaluates supervisory qualities and provides feedback to subordinate supervisors and ensures required training is completed. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management.TeleworkYes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policyMaximum 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.Wright Patterson AFB, OHRemote Work (CONUS)No, this position is not approved for remote work.Required Qualifications
United States Citizenship
Males must be registered for Selective Service
This position may be filled as a 5-year Flexible Length and Renewable Term Technical Appointment (new government hires, current government term employees, etc.) with the option to later convert to a permanent appointment.
Security Clearance: This position is Critical Sensitive (Top Secret) position. Applicants must possess at least a Secret Clearance and be eligible for and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
Travel RequiredOccasional TravelTravel may be requiredSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year or 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade of position being advertised, or equivalent in other pay systems.Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the next lower grade is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements. TIG applies if you are in a current federal position or held a federal position within the previous 52 weeks.Applicants must also meet the Basic Qualification requirements for the series. To view the Individual Occupational Requirements for the position, click on the following links:This is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position, requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering & Technical Management. The selectee will have 24 months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.Desired QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and Acquisitions (KSAs):
Knowledge of Air Force operations, objectives, principles, and methods
Experience in managing a research and development organization
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask with strong organizational skills
Experience in mission, major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and operations of the Human Effectiveness Directorate
Knowledge of management and organizational principles and practices
Strong leadership to mentor and develop other military and government civilian personnel
Background in organizing, coordinating, and executing team assignments
