AFWERX Supervisory Branch Chiefs

Afwerx; Austin, Cambridge, Cleveland (TX, MA, OH); Hybrid; USD 133.000 - 164.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AFWERX seeks senior leaders to shape strategy, oversee branch operations, and drive transition of commercial tech into Air Force and Space Force programs. As Supervisory Branch Chief, you will direct multidisciplinary teams across civilian, military, and contractor personnel, guiding multi‑billion-dollar SBIR/STTR portfolios and transition initiatives to deliver warfighter capabilities.

Open to multiple career fields, assignments include Austin, Cambridge City, Cleveland, Ellington Field, and

Qualifikationen

• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (DR/DO-03/GS-14) or equivalent.
• Experience leading large-scale technology development and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Aufgaben

• Formulate and execute long-range branch strategies, technological roadmaps, and measurable transition metrics.
• Provide second-level supervision, mentoring, and governance to supervisors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Advise AFWERX leadership on program execution, balancing cost, schedule, and performance across portfolios.
• Develop acquisition strategies and rapid contracting mechanisms to accelerate tech transition.
• Engage senior leadership across AFRL, MAJCOMs, and industry to integrate innovation into programs.

Kenntnisse

Senior leadership

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

Acquisition & program management

Ausbildung

APDP certification ( Acquisition Professional Development Program )

Jobbeschreibung

AFWERX Supervisory Branch Chiefs

Multiple Locations AFWERX seeks multiple Branch Chiefs to accelerate American ingenuity and guarantee Airman and Guardian advantage. Open to multiple career fields! DO-04: $132,876 - $164,301, DR-04: $132,876 - $164,301

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 PM EST, 8 November 2026.

AFWERX is seeking senior-level (DO/DR-04/GS-15 & equivalent) dynamic, visionary leaders to shape organizational strategy, champion cutting-edge commercial technology integration, and drive mission success across diverse Air Force and Space Force stakeholders.

These opportunities are open to the following career fields:

• Administration & Management (0301)
• Professional Engineering (0801)
• Acquisition & Program Management (1101)
• Mathematics & Statistics/Computer & Data Science (1501)

In this high-impact role, you will lead, direct, and oversee a multidisciplinary branch comprising civilian, military, and contractor professionals. You will orchestrate key facets of multi-billion-dollar DAF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) portfolios, transition pipelines, and capability acceleration initiatives.

Position duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Executive Direction & Strategic Vision: Formulate and execute long-range branch strategies, technological roadmaps, and measurable transition metrics aligned with AFWERX directorate priorities, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) guidance, and overarching Department of the Air Force defense imperatives.
• Leadership: Provide second-level supervision, mentoring, and administrative governance to first-level supervisors, team leads, and multidisciplinary personnel (civilian, military, and contractor), directing workforce planning, performance evaluations, and professional development in an agile culture.
• Portfolio & Program Governance: Serve as an operational authority advising AFWERX leadership on all aspects of program execution, balancing cost, schedule, performance, risk management, and technological rigor across multi-million and multi-billion-dollar investment portfolios.
• Acquisition & Investment Oversight: Guide the development of novel acquisition strategies, rapid contracting mechanisms, and financial execution pipelines to accelerate the transition of commercial tech into operational capability.
• Executive Stakeholder & Ecosystem Engagement: Serve as a principal AFWERX liaison to senior leadership across AFRL, MAJCOMs, the Air and Space Staffs, Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAEs), industry partners, venture capital, and academia to integrate innovation into formal programs of record.

Recruitment is open in the following duty locations:

• Austin, TX
• Cambridge City, MA
• Cleveland, OH
• Ellington Field, TX
• Fairchild AFB, WA
• Ft Sam Houston, TX
• Kirtland AFB, NM
• MacDill AFB, FL
• Maxwell AFB, AL
• Pentagon, DC
• Pope AFB, NC
• Robins AFB, GA
• Rome Lab, NY
• Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Workplace Flexibility & Remote Work Policy:

• Situational telework may be authorized in accordance with local policy.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade of DR/DO-03/GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience may include senior leadership in planning, directing, and executing large-scale technology development, portfolios, acquisition initiatives, or innovation programs through multidisciplinary teams.
• Positions may be designated as acquisition positions, covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Applicants must list all APDP certification(s) on their resume and will have 60 months to meet APDP requirements.
• Positions may be designated as financial disclosure positions. Incumbents may be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• Positions may be designated as drug testing positions. Incumbents may be subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.

Desired Qualifications

• Resume (2-page limit, no photos, address, or Personally Identifiable Information (PII)). Candidates with resumes longer than 2-pages will not be considered.

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Series

0301

0801

1101

1501

Posting End Date

11/08/2026

Who May Apply All US Citizens

City, State Multiple Locations

Pay Range (without Locality) DO-04: $132,876 - $164,301 DR-04: $132,876 - $164,301