General Engineer (NH-801-03) AEDC/804 TSS

Air Force Test Center; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force Test Center at Arnold AFB, TN seeks a Full-Time General Engineer (NH-801-03) as Contracting Officer's Representative to lead technical oversight of the base operating contractor supporting the 804th Test Group and the 804th Test Support Squadron.

As a COR, you will supervise, evaluate, and enforce the Performance Work Statement, review contractor plans, monitor deliverables, and advise senior leadership on contract health and alignment with mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Probationary or trial period may apply based on position type.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with technical accuracy.
• Engineering knowledge to evaluate contractor deliverables and programs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, document, and assess operating contractor performance per the Performance of Work Statement.
• Develop contractor performance measures and monitor progress.
• Consult with Subject Matter Experts to gather factual inputs for assessments.
• Lead preparation and delivery of contractor feedback on a regular basis.
• Review contractor deliverables for content and quality.
• Document contractual artifacts in the system of record.

Skills

Independent

Detail-oriented

Contract surveillance

Strong communication

Job description

About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time General Engineer (NH-801-03), Contracting Officer's Representative, to work at the 804th Test Support Squadron (AEDC/804 TSS) at Arnold AFB, TN.

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), providing technical oversight, surveillance, and performance monitoring of the base operating contractor supporting the 804th Test Group and the 804th Test Support Squadron. As a technical expert, the employee works closely with senior leadership to oversee, evaluate, and enforce specific Performance Work Statement (PWS) sections executed by the contractor. The employee performs reviews of contractor plans, assesses deliverables, and advises senior leadership on the alignment of test operations, sustainment activities, and system specifications with mission requirements. Work encompasses contract surveillance, quality assurance monitoring, and joint leadership coordination to guide, evaluate, and validate the engineering and development activities performed by the contractor.

Announcement Closes:

9/22/2026

Location:

Arnold AFB, TN

Typical 2026 salary range:

$89,508 - $138,370 per year (includes locality)

Areas of Consideration (AOC):

Department - wide (DoD)

Desired Skills:

The ideal candidate should be an independent and detail-oriented professional capable of organizing and executing contract surveillance to translate technical outcomes into objective performance metrics and monitor Performance Work Statement (PWS) compliance.

The candidate must possess engineering expertise to evaluate contractor deliverables and monitor technical performance across sustainment and operational activities to ensure they meet mission requirements.

The candidate must demonstrate strong communication skills to advise senior leadership on contract health, resolve technical discrepancies, and maintain legal boundaries with contractor personnel.

Major Duties:

• Works closely with leadership to evaluate, document, and assess operating contractor performance in accordance with the Performance of Work Statement.
• Works closely with leadership to develop contractor performance measures and monitor progress.
• Consults with Subject Matter Experts to gather instances of fact for contractor assessments.
• Leads preparation and delivery of contractor feedback on a regular recurring basis.
• Reviews and evaluates contractor provided deliverables for content and quality.
• Documents contractual artifacts in the system of record.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
• Ability to obtain & maintain Security clearance
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, and contractors.
• 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.
• 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.

ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED