SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
What you'd do
Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Director of the 715th Test Squadron, Hypersonics Systems Test, exercising second level supervisory and managerial authorities of the squadron and supports hypersonic test and evaluation through technology development, investment, ground and flight test, and analysis, supporting all customers within the DoD.
Major duties
Leads 180-member government/contractor Branch supporting hypersonic test and evaluation through technology development, investment, ground and flight test, and analysis, supporting all customers within the Department of Defense. Oversees test planning, execution, and reporting activities for the Aerodynamic and Propulsion Test Unit (APTU), High-Temperature Arc Heater Facilities (H1, H2, H3) and the stand up of the J-5 Phoenix and DragonFire test facilities at Arnold AFB, TN. Leads the Integrated Development Test team at Eglin AFB, FL Operating Location as a Geographically Separated Unit, supporting the T&E of hypersonic systems across all phases of test from early component and subsystem ground test to aircraft integration and flight test for hypersonic system and aerospace vehicle development. Oversees test planning, execution, and reporting activities as the Lead Developmental Test Organization (LDTO) and Executing Test Organization (ETO) for ground and flight testing of hypersonic systems by partnering with Participating Test Organizations (PTOs) across the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB), Industry and Academia. Facilitates integration of the Test Resource Management Center's (TRMC) High-Speed Systems Test (HSST) technology development portfolio into current and future hypersonic testing needs for rapid acquisitions, technology demonstrators, and science & technology advancement. Serves as a consultant and expert in engineering work involved in the application of advanced theories, concepts, and principles related to development or sustainment of hypersonic systems. Provides authoritative technical advice to the higher levels of management on matters of exceptional importance in the continuation or abandoning of objectives, goals, and programs. Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Serves on special agency and inter-agency committees, coordinating groups, etc., where decisions, commitments, and conclusions have considerable impact on the long-range planning and establishment of future hypersonic projects/programs.
What you need to qualify
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Science and Engineering. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or band or equivalent pay scale supporting hypersonic test and evaluation through technology development, investment, ground and flight test, and analysis, supporting all customers within the Department of Defense. It may have been gained in the private sector, volunteer service, military service, and/or government service, etc. IDEAL CANDIDATE: Test & Evaluation experience highly desired. High speed systems / hypersonic systems experience highly desired. 3+ (three plus) years of supervisory / leadership experience desired. Experience in leading combined Government and Contractor teams desired. Ability to actively engage with strategic and or senior leaders and key members of the hypersonic stakeholder community desired. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and to plan and execute specialized programs of marked difficulty, responsibility, and significance. 2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence systems acquisition, development, and/or sustainment; and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restriction on expenditure of funds. 3. Knowledge of and skill in evaluating state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and policy affecting systems being developed, and in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff in critical aspects of development, production, and/or support of systems, subsystems, or equipment. 4. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. 5. 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. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of an organization, and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff through subordinate supervisors as well as analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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