Chief of Mission Execution

Air Force Research Laboratory; Dayton (OH); Remote; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Dayton, OH seeks a Mission Execution Lead within the 711 HPW to guid e and execute a diverse portfolio of projects. The role provides enterprise oversight of cost, schedule, performance, risk, and transition planning, and leads matrixed teams across divisions.

The incumbent drives standardized program execution, tailors predictive, agile, or hybrid methodologies, and partners with Acquisition, Financial Management, and leadership to deliver impactful

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Selectives Service registration for males born after 1959 is required.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance for the position.
• Drug testing designated position with random testing.
• One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade in the Federal System.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the 711 HPW Mission Execution PMO.
• Lead planning and execution of integrated project portfolios with cost/schedule/performance/risk oversight.
• Mentor diverse project teams and foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Implement standardized enterprise program management processes and hybrid methodologies.
• Translate strategy into executable plans across research, acquisition, and operations.
• Develop executable investment strategies with Contracting and Financial Management.
• Align project teams with stakeholders and leadership for coordinated planning and reporting.
• Support resourcing of project teams with funding, personnel, and infrastructure.
• Monitor portfolio execution and mitigate risks to ensure mission continuity.
• Serve as the 711 HPW senior Program Manager and OSF, collaborating with AFRL OSFs and CSF.
• Advocate for future capabilities and improve organizational structures and processes.
• Provide oversight to the Program Execution Group and data-informed decision making.
• Provide first-level supervision to the team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Cross-functional teams

Risk management

Budget planning

Tools

PMO processes

Job description

Job Overview

OPEN TO CURRENT AFMC CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This announcement will be accepting applications until 11:45 PM EST, 19 October 2026.

The Mission Execution Lead serves as the senior program management authority for the 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW) responsible for guiding, integrating, and executing a diverse portfolio of multi-divisional projects and strategic initiatives. This position provides enterprise level oversight of cost, schedule, performance, risk, and transition planning while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and mission objectives. The incumbent leads matrixed project teams, partners across functional communities, and drives standardized, high-quality program execution to deliver impactful capabilities to customers and stakeholders.

Major Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provide strategic leadership, vision, and direction for the 711 HPW's Mission Execution Program Management Office, ensuring cohesive, high-quality program delivery.
• Lead planning and execution of integrated project portfolios, overseeing cost, schedule, performance, risk management, and transition strategies across multiple divisions.
• Guide and mentor diverse project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Implement standardized enterprise program management processes, tailoring predictive, agile, or hybrid methodologies to meet the needs of each technical division.
• Translate 711 HPW strategy into executable plans by synthesizing inputs from research, acquisition, and operational communities.
• Partner with Integration & Planning, Contracting, and Financial Management to develop executable investment strategies and respond to enterprise budget taskings.
• Align project teams with external stakeholders, customers, and leadership to ensure coordinated planning, execution, and reporting.
• Support the assembly and resourcing of project teams, securing funding, personnel, and infrastructure required for successful mission execution.
• Monitor execution across the portfolio, identifying risks, assessing impacts, and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure mission continuity.
• Serve as the 711 HPW's senior Program Manager and Organizational Senior Functional (OSF), collaborating with AFRL OSFs and the AFRL CSF on policy, processes, and enterprise products.
• Advocate for future capabilities and identify opportunities to improve organizational structures, processes, and program execution practices.
• Provide oversight and direction to the Program Execution Group (PEG) and champion data-informed decision-making across the 711 HPW.
• Provide first-level supervision and personnel management of team to maintain mission readiness.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance for the position.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) is required.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Travel and/or performance of additional duties may be required.
• One year of specialized experienced experience at the next lower grade level or equivalent in the Federal System.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a large, complex organization or federal agency.
• Demonstrated success leading cross functional teams, integrated project portfolios, or enterprise level initiatives.
• Experience implementing standardized program management processes across diverse technical or organizational environments.

Telework

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

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

Yes

Series

1101

Additional Information

Resume requirement: Resume may not exceed two pages, and font size should be no smaller than 10pts. Resume with relevant start/end dates in MM/DD/YY format, per experience.

Transcripts/SF-50 requirement: redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Posting End Date

10/19/2026