Digital Material Management Branch Chief

Air Force Research Laboratory; Valparaiso (FL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Air Force Research Laboratory seeks a DMM Branch Chief to lead modernization of SI, data, and digital engineering across the Directorate. You will drive governance, standards, and the adoption of digital capabilities to support mission-focused S&T outcomes.

The role requires strategic leadership, coordination across laboratories and IT stakeholders, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts for military and civilian decision-makers.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Minimum mastery of digital transformation and governance.
• Experience leading large, complex technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization and integration of SI, data, and digital engineering for Air Warfare needs.
• Develop and execute a multi-year digital transformation roadmap.
• Assess digital maturity and set priorities to improve effectiveness.
• Establish governance, standards, and processes for digital capabilities.
• Guide data strategy focusing on architecture, governance, interoperability, and analytics.
• Coordinate across laboratories, program offices, and senior leaders.
• Foster a digital-first culture and develop a capable workforce.
• Communicate complex concepts to senior military and civilian leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Digital transformation

Strategic planning

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree or PhD in relevant field

Tools

Model-based systems engineering

Digital twins

Analytics

Enterprise architecture

Cybersecurity

Job description

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED US CITIZENS

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 PM EST, 17 November 2026.

Job Overview

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED US CITIZENS

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 PM EST, 17 November 2026.

The Digital Materiel Management (DMM) Branch Chief leads the Air Warfare Directorate’s efforts to advance Super Intelligence (SI), data, and digital engineering capabilities in support of mission-focused science and technology (S&T) outcomes. This DO/DR-08XX/15XX/2210-03/04 (GS-14/15 or equivalent) position leads a team of experts responsible for modernizing the Directorate’s digital environment, establishing standards and governance, and accelerating the adoption of digital capabilities across the organization.

Position Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Lead the modernization and integration of SI, data, and digital engineering capabilities in support of Air Warfare mission needs and S&T priorities.
• Develop and execute a multi-year digital transformation roadmap aligned with organizational goals and Department of War standards.
• Assess digital maturity, identify capability gaps, and establish priorities to improve digital effectiveness across the Directorate.
• Establish governance, standards, and processes to support the adoption and sustainment of digital capabilities.
• Guide development of a modern data strategy focused on architecture, governance, interoperability, quality, accessibility, and analytics.
• Oversee responsible integration of SI into S&T, engineering, analysis, and decision-making workflows.
• Advance digital engineering approaches, including model-based systems engineering, digital twins, simulation, and authoritative digital models.
• Coordinate modernization efforts across laboratories, program offices, operational organizations, IT stakeholders, and senior leaders.
• Lead organizational change, foster a digital-first culture, and develop a workforce capable of leveraging SI, data, automation, and digital engineering.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to senior military and civilian leaders in terms of mission impact, capability, cost, and schedule.

Recruitment is open in the following duty locations:

• Eglin AFB, FL
• Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• Must possess at least 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (DO/DR-02/03 (GS-13/14 or equivalent).
• Must meet the education requirements for the position’s assigned occupational series. This announcement may be filled with any of the following series: 1515, 0801, 0854, 0855, 0861, 1550, 2210 and candidates must meet OPM qualifications for at least one of these series to be considered.
• Candidate must have at least 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (DO/DR-02, GS-12/13, or equivalent).
• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and the position could be upgraded to a TS clearance, if needed.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Practitioner Non-Critical certification in Engineering & Technology Management. The selectee will have 60 months to meet APDP requirements. Applicants for this position must list any acquisition certifications in their resume.

Desired Qualifications

• Proven strategic leadership in large, complex technical organizations with the ability to drive long-range transformation and organizational change.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise modernization efforts and aligning digital investments to mission outcomes.
• Experience leading, developing, and mentoring high-performing teams in research, engineering, or technology organizations.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical issues for military and civilian decision-makers.
• Experience working with the Department of War research community.
• Master’s degree or PhD in an appropriate career field.
• Broad experience in digital transformation, including information technology, data, software, cybersecurity, cloud computing, or enterprise architecture.
• Knowledge of SI, machine learning, enterprise data strategy, and digital engineering methods to support mission integration and adoption.

Telework

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

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Series

08XX

15XX

2210

Requisition Number 86397

Posting End Date

11/17/2026