Duties

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Duties:

• Subject matter expert and technical advisor across the broad spectrum of technologies involved in nuclear weapon delivery systems. May serve as organizational representative at the DOD and national level.
• Coordinates the planning and execution of SBIR programs across AFNWC; champions Air Force Global Strike Command operational requirements
• Leads interaction and collaboration in multiple forums across the Air Force, DOD, and the interagency to leverage R&D capabilities for Nuclear Deterrence Operations needs.
• Assist in management of the Chief Scientist's Office; act as Chief Scientist in the Chief Scientist's absence.

• Knowledge of professional physical science principles, practices, techniques, and procedures, and the ability to apply this knowledge to addressing challenges in technology development for nuclear weapons applications.
• Organizational leadership skills and ability to oversee planning, execution, and reporting for research and development investments.
• Skill in holding technical meetings, reviews, symposiums, interacting with peers within the scientific community.
• Ability to develop, build, and utilize appropriate scientific techniques to resolve problems and identify alternative solutions.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.
• Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Candidates should have a strong technical background in the physical sciences and engineering, as well as experience with Air Force/Department of Defense research and development.
• Candidates should have experience with the nuclear weapons enterprise and be familiar with Air Force/DOD organizational processes.
• Candidates should have demonstrated skills in building and leading teams across diverse organizations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
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• Must exhibit a high degree of initiative, judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of change.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Employee must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, which includes achieving Engineering and Technical Management ?Practitioner? certification category within required timeframe after appointment.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• Position requires to obtain and maintain a Top Secret - SCI security clearance.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless specifically waived by the appropriate component official, i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management for the component, the Service Acquisition Executive, or the Service Secretary.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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• How to Apply

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  Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.
  
  HOW TO APPLY:
  When applying at the link below, please use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
  
  Apply at https://afcs.experience.crmforce.mil/s/registration?jobId=a0583000000FyN9AAK by May 24, 2023
  
  If you have questions about this position or about the application process, please contact Arlene Pando AFNWC Senior Talent Acquisition Lead, at arlene.pando@us.af.mil
  
  To find all current job and internship opportunities at the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, visit the AFNWC webpage at: https://www.afnwc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/
  
  To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
  

  Agency contact information

  Arlene Pando

  Phone

  846-0000

  Email

  arlene.pando@us.af.mil

  Address

  EHA DHA
  550 C Street West
  JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
  US

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