SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER / SUPERVISORY OPERATIONS RESEARCH A with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties DR-0801/1515-03 Serves as first-level supervisor, technical authority, and advisor to second-level supervisor. Directs and oversees research and development for the work unit to develop further understanding of unproven concepts or phenomena; to formulate and validate hypotheses; and to develop new analytical techniques and methods associated with a range of data, modeling, simulation, and analytic activities or depth of analysis affecting a wide range of activities. Leads the way on cutting edge advancement of modeling, simulation, and analysis to support integrated multi-disciplinary analysis, enabling technically rigorous modeling efforts within the directorate. Displays knowledge of programming languages, specifically R and Python is desirable, along with model development. Provides technical direction to identify, coordinate and prioritize requirements for the development of new and/or improved methods and tools to advance data analytics, models and simulation, methods and capabilities, as appropriate. Provides direction to identify, coordinate and prioritize requirements for the development of new and/or improved methods and tools to advance scientific/engineering/analytic specific capabilities, as appropriate. Ensures products meet Command and customer expectations and standards. Identifies analytic requirements to support development activities through acquisitions. Represents organization at meetings, conferences and trainings to keep abreast of issues impacting organization; ensure project plans and objectives are on target; resolve technical and project conflicts; and serve on relevant groups or committees and establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with higher headquarters and external organizations. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required. Telework may be authorized. Must obtain and retain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing program. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled. For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to Position is subject to polygraph testing. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Air Force will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. May be subject to 3 year probationary period pursuant to JWAC FRN, 85 Fed. Reg. 29419 (May 15, 2020). Qualifications Only applicants who meet the area of consideration are eligible to apply for this job. In order to qualify for this position you must meet the basic education and/or specialized experience requirements. For DR-III: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DR-II/GS-12/13 grade level. Specialized Experience is defined as work in the private or public sector performing duties in or related to the work of the position being filled. Examples of specialized experience include leadership experience, experience developing/executing advancement requirements, experience training/mentoring others, project management and project leadership experience, and technical ability and knowledge across a variety of analytic capabilities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (The following will be used to help rate and rank eligible candidates.): Knowledge of and ability to plan, organize, and direct activities of the division involving the analysis, structured analytical techniques, and novel community and commercial approaches model complex national security issues and for visualization and communication of intelligence, complex technical information, and results of modeling and analysis. Knowledge of and ability to conduct testing and evaluation of new capabilities for integration to support quantitative targeting recommendations and/or effects assessments supporting warfare planning options. Knowledge of and experience with defense and military customers is not required, but desirable. Knowledge of the information environment is desirable. Knowledge of and ability to identify funding requirements to support development activities. Develops integration plans and executes Technical Point of Contact/financial duties for contract efforts, as required. Skill in mentoring analysts in the application of new capabilities to current projects. Ability to represent JWAC and establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships within JWAC and external organizations and customers. Skill in the creation and implementation of training plans for all employees. Skill in meeting with key customer and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise. Ability to prepare and present reports and briefings on status of work unit's initiatives and/or recommends action to key internal and/or external elements. Represents JWAC at meetings, conferences and trainings in order to keep abreast of issues impacting organization; ensure project plans and objectives are on target; resolve technical conflicts; and serve on technical groups or committees. Knowledge of and experience in designing and implementing innovative programs, processes, and solutions is desired. Ability to formulate objectives and priorities, assess risk, and execute plans is required. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Education Requirements 0801 - General Engineer: 1515 - Operations Research: oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. 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. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Month/Year), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0343-12) for relevant federal experience. 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. Interested applicants are required to submit (1) a resume not to exceed 4 pages, (2) Transcripts

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