Deputy Director-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions located here SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is Overseeing the planning and execution of highly complex Test and Evaluation of major weapons systems programs and projects to deliver mature combat capability to the warfighter on-time and on-cost. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Professional engineering knowledge relating to one or more areas of test and/or acquisition project and program management as applied to the T&E mission area. 2, Expert knowledge in program and project management concepts, principles, and techniques applied across multiple, interrelated test technologies and test capabilities. 3. String ability to provide technical leadership and project management oversight as well as maintain goof working relations with technical and clerical personnel to ensure the project is developed and produced within negotiated cost and schedule parameters. 4.Strong ability to plan and organize work across multiple test programs, coordinate with other test organizations, support organizations, Air Force and DoD organizations, and other domestic and foreign government agencies. 5.Strong ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of personnel both orally and in writing and to use modern computer software applications in support of communications and presentations. 6. Expert knowledge in test and evaluation practices and procedures including the use of test facilities across the United States Air Force and DoD. 7.Knowledge of combat aircraft avionics, sensors, armament, or electronic warfare systems or related systems/subsystems 8. Knowledge of flight test conduct, coordination and supervision; data analysis/evaluation and applicable flight test truth sources; modeling and simulation; technical report preparation; and the administrative aspects of flight test programs.
To find additional information on “What Is DHA” and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Services “Direct Hire Job Board”, please click here. In this position you will be Responsible to the Director/Commander to execute the units primary mission, goals, and objectives. Oversees the planning and execution of highly complex Test and Evaluation of major weapons systems programs and projects to deliver mature combat capability to the warfighter