HQE Technical Advisor ACC Federal Laboratory with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties The Air Combat Command (ACC) Federal Laboratory Technical Advisor is responsible for the overall guidance on operation and administration of the laboratory, including the advising on employment of current and qualified personnel, equipment, safety, laboratory policies, quality assurance, testing (including proficiency testing), and test reports. Provides guidance to the Air Combat Command Chief Scientist, who serves as the Laboratory's Senior Executive, regarding the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of Laboratory activities that includes leading the creation/integration of complex technical systems/sub-systems (hardware, software, and/or firmware) with current Major Weapon Systems. Leads organizational compliance with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) / International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 17025 international standard, general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, the NIST Handbook 150, Procedures and General Requirements, and NIST Handbook 150-872, Federal Warfare System(s) Laboratory Accreditation Program. Leads Technical Exchange Meetings (TEM) among stakeholders and advises on the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase of the acquisition process that aims to reduce technical risk and develop a thorough understanding of a materiel solution. Ensures the stable and continuous operation of the Laboratory as the lead reviewer and evaluator for technical reports. As an innovation thought-leader, the HQE is responsible for managing the overall operation and administration of the Laboratory, making major decisions affecting the organization, and for the successful delivery of Laboratory commitments. This highly qualified expert strategically identifies and aligns equities across intra-/inter-Service customers and stakeholders alongside senior leader direction, resulting in co-developed technology roadmaps and plans of action and milestones (POAMs) to deliver against Laboratory goals and objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. citizenship is required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Disclosure of Political Appointments Selected candidate must file a Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 Position has been designated Critical-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance Drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment. Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings. Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning. Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code. Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Qualifications Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, broad experience and character needed. Previous experience as a rated pilot in U.S. military aircraft of at least 1,000 hours is required. HQEs contribute in a variety of occupational fields, such as soft and hard sciences, engineering, technology, human resources, business, transformation, education, medicine, languages, and logistics. HQEs may be hired to mentor, lead, oversee, direct, manage, and or consult on DoD programs and initiatives, including high profile and fast track assignments. HQEs serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Official and may be terminated at any time. When practicable, they should be given no less than 3-days' advance notice. Additional requirements include: executive-level experience in IT/ET architecture concepts and program management to include emerging technologies not currently in use within the DoD; a high level of personal initiative, creative problem-solving skills, and innovative thought; and the ability to present and defend independent positions at the highest levels of government Education Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is desired. A master's or advanced degree from an accredited institution is highly desired. An undergraduate technical degree or an advanced degree in either a technical or management field is highly desired. Additional information Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties, click here . Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applications will be evaluated against the position requirements. Failure to meet the position duties and qualifications will eliminate a candidate from further consideration. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To receive full consideration, each applicant must submit the documents in the format as designated. Packages that do not include all of the required documents or meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration. ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED IN PDF FORMAT The Qualifications Documents must be formatted using Times New Roman, size 12 font, with 1-inch margins. Do not use borders, provide photos, or list a Social Security Number on any of the Qualifications Documents. DO NOT COMBINE DOCUMENTS. A. Resume in the preferred format (Limit 5 pages). Upload in PDF format . PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. B. Most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, noting your current position, grade level and salary level (applies only to current or former civilian government employee). C. Military: Retired - a copy of your DD214 and/or Retirement orders; Active Duty. Are you an active duty service member with a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting your application , Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification . Documents are required. D. (Optional): Ethnicity and Race Identification, SF-181 Form available at: E. (Optional): Self-Identification of Disability, SF-256 Form available at: DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as copies of position descriptions, award certificates and transmittal letters will not be forwarded for review. How to Apply Please follow the below instructions to submit applications. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/12/2024. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here . Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant. PREFERRED RESUME FORMAT: (Limit 5 pages/Times New Roman 12-font) ( Do Not Use the USAJOBS Resume Builder ) - Please submit a typewritten resume (upload as a PDF), including the following information: Job Information: Announcement number (MRL-00372) and t

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