GENERAL ENGINEER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary

The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment.

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This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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The Air Force NC3 Configuration Management (CM) team is seeking a Lead Engineer to guide the identification and verification of the technical configuration of the AF NC3 Weapon System (AN/USQ-225). The Lead Engineer manages high-level day-to-day operations as well as guides development, validation, and maintenance of platform configuration documentation in accordance with AF NC3 data management process and in association with the Architecture and Modeling Branch (AFNWC/NCW). This position requires experience interfacing with high-level personnel across commands, as it consistently interacts with Division Chiefs, Joint Staff, Air Force Global Strike Command, NAVWAR, NEC, DISA, and STRATCOM.

Responsibilities:

• Interface with the AF NC3 Chief Engineer and Division System of Systems Lead Engineer.
• Interface with Air Force, Navy, DISA and Joint Staff organizations to research, analyze, and validate platform documentation for the AF NC3 Weapon System.
• Manage the AF NC3 Weapon System Configuration Management IAW MIL-HDBK-61, EIA-649, DoD, and AF guidance.
• Perform onsite technical surveys to document and audit communication capabilities of existing platforms and fixed sites in the AFN NC3 Weapon System.
• Participate in AF NC3 Weapon System Configuration Change Management processes including but not limited to the development of leadership information packages, presentation of concepts, and the development of briefings and supporting data packages that will aid senior leaders in decision making.
• Ensure sound engineering technical processes are implemented and exercised for the review of configuration change proposals and in the establishment and documentation of host and platform configuration baselines.
• Ability to understand complex technical concepts and technical information of communications systems across currently established AF NC3 airborne, fixed facilities, and mobile/transportable hosts/platforms. The ability to apply these concepts to document and maintain the AF NC3 Weapon System configuration.
• Utilize, review, contribute, and validate system configuration management data and information in product lifecycle management (PLM) systems supporting digital engineering ecosystems (DEE) for model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
• Prepare coordinated briefings and participate in Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), and Technical Review Boards (TRBs).
• Release approved documents for use within the enterprise IAW established procedures.

HIGHLY DESIRED:

• Experience working on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a DoD governmental program performing all functional duties independently.
• Experience overseeing the efforts of staff assigned to a specific job, IPT or overall team effort.
• Candidates must be able to brief to top government leadership, have excellent written and verbal communication skill sets, and work well in a highly demanding environment.
• Desired background in system of systems engineering.
• Desired 2 years of configuration management related experience.
• Desired 2 years of experience in Air Force NC3 or related constituent systems.
• Desired experience with MATLAB, Visio, Cameo, and Siemens Teamcenter.
• A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is highly desired.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• The incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
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• Employee may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Employee is expected to meet Continuous Acquisition Education requirements.
• Employee performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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To qualify as an engineer, employee must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

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 multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.

2. Knowledge of development engineering methodologies sufficient to apply experimental theories and/or new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.

3. Knowledge of systems engineering practices and procedures as they pertain to sustainment, modification, logistics, and production management principles, concepts, policies, and systems.

4. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and of other engineering disciplines used in support of sustainment, modification, and maintenance programs.

5. Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches; to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes; and to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, form conclusions, and devise and recommend solutions to problems.

Education

To qualify as an engineer, employee must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
  
  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 Document) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Veterans Docs (DD214), SF-50).
  
  Apply at: https://afcs.experience.crmforce.mil/s/registration?jobId=a0583000000IC1rAAG by Aug 22, 2024.
  
  If you have questions about this position or about the application process, please contact Arlene Pando, AFNWC Recruitment Specialist, at arlene.pando@us.af.mil
  
  Visit the AFNWC webpage to see the current vacancies 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
  
  Email
  
  arlene.pando@us.af.mil
  
  Address
  
  EHA DHA
  
  550 C Street West
  
  JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
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  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

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 Document) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Veterans Docs (DD214), SF-50).

Apply at: https://afcs.experience.crmforce.mil/s/registration?jobId=a0583000000IC1rAAG by Aug 22, 2024.

If you have questions about this position or about the application process, please contact Arlene Pando, AFNWC Recruitment Specialist, at arlene.pando@us.af.mil

Visit the AFNWC webpage to see the current vacancies 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

Email

arlene.pando@us.af.mil

Address

EHA DHA

550 C Street West

JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

US

Next steps

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request