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The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrows Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Interdisciplinary Supervisor (NH-0801/1515-03) to serve as the Capability Development Element Chief at the 846th Test Squadron (846 TS) at Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, NM.
NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
Full-time Air Force Civilian Service employees enjoy the below benefits, and more!
o 11 Federal Holidays off per year
o Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
o 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
- Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
- Retirement:
o Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
o 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
- Flexible work schedules and shift work may be available (depends on position)
- Employee assistance Programs
- Health and Wellness resources
- Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
- Many career enhancement and promotion opportunities
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Incentives:
This position MAY be eligible for various incentives listed below. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
- Recruitment incentive
- Relocation incentive
- Student loan repayment
- Supervisory stipend
Telework Information:
- Up to 20% telework possible (must reside in the local area)
Travel Requirements:
- Up to 25% travel possible
This position has a typical 2024 salary range of $86,962 - $134,435 (includes locality).
Announcement Closes: 31 May 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST)Position specific skills and experience desired in a potential candidate:
- At least 5 years of experience in defense acquisition and/or test and evaluation desired.
- At least 3 years of experience leading/managing technical projects and/or programs in a physical science or engineering discipline desired.
- Experience implementing systems engineering best practices desired.
- Proficiency using information management and/or project management software desired.
- Prior supervisory experience desired.
Mission/Purpose:
In this position you will serve as the chief of the Capability Development Element at the 846th Test Squadron (846 TS). The 846 TS works with DoD and other customers to develop, design, and execute high speed rocket sled ground tests that simulate selected portions of the flight environment in support of the development of aerospace weapon systems and other flight hardware. This position will participate in strategic planning, capability development, and resource management to ensure that the 846 TS is positioned to carry out its rocket sled test mission into the future. The position works closely with the squadron senior leadership team and interacts regularly with various DoD agencies across all services up to OSD level. Additionally, this position is the first line supervisor over an element of 5 – 7 government civilian, military and contractor personnel with diverse technical backgrounds and is responsible for planning, directing, organizing and exercising control over the element. He/she will monitor and evaluate activities assigned to subordinates to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with applicable directives, procedures and policies, and establish processes to improve organizational efficiency. Responsibilities require organizational leadership, sound judgment and discretion, knowledge of a varied scope of professional engineering and scientific principles, concepts, methods and practices.
Major Duties:
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
- Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets, and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
- Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
- Evaluates work performance of subordinates.
- Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
- Serves as a consultant and expert in technical work involved in the application of advanced theories, concepts, and principles related to development or sustainment of systems.
- Provides expert advice to senior colleagues and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations.
- Provides authoritative technical advice to the higher levels of agency management on matters of exceptional importance in the continuation or abandoning of objectives, goals, and programs.
- Provides significant and innovative recommendations for advancing specialized programs and/or methods and evaluates and advises on the feasibility of new technology and state-of-the-art for incorporation into existing systems and equipment.
- Manages, plans, and organizes assigned projects, programs, and/or acquisitions to meet mission objectives.
- Establishes guidelines and provides technical guidance and oversight for specific projects or programs.
- Assesses program execution and takes appropriate action to adjust resources, change procedures, systems, or policies to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Directs a disciplined engineering approach throughout the lifecycle of an end-item or system to ensure that operational use, configuration changes, maintenance repairs, and part substitutions do not negatively impact efforts to achieve operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness.
- Reviews, prepares, and presents oral and written reports to using commands, Air Force, and DoD leadership.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Obtain & maintain Security clearance.
- Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450) required.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in an engineering, scientific or mathematical discipline that meets OPM engineering (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf) or operations research (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/) requirements.
- Must obtain Practitioner Level Test & Evaluation Acquisition Professional Development Program Certification within four years of hire date.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; systems engineering; and, other engineering disciplines, scientific concepts, and/or mathematical/statistical analysis.
- Professional knowledge of a wide range of engineering and/or operations research analysis concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced theories and scientific methods to project development, execution, and advisory services.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one’s identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.
