Supervisory Computer Scientist (Technical Advisor NH-1550/0855/0854/0801/1515-04) 48 CTS Det1

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

The Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB, CA seeks a Full-Time Supervisory Computer Scientist (Technical Advisor NH-1550/0855/0854/0801/1515-04) to oversee the 48 CTS Detachment 1 and direct cybersecurity test and evaluation activities across two locations. You will supervise civilian staff and coordinate with DoW, MAJCOM, and private industry partners.

Required are a BS in CS or engineering, DAWIA/APDP facets, and security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in development test management or development test engineering.
• Experience with cyberspace operations, test, or evaluation.
• Experience with aircraft or munition operations, test, or evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Supervises civilian personnel and oversees flight personnel across locations.
• Establishes policies, objectives, and organization design to improve mission execution.
• Acts as cybersecurity and/or cyber resiliency T&E SME for Aircraft & Munition Weapon Systems.
• Represents the organization with AF, DoW, and inter-agency groups across the AF.
• Maintains relationships with Joint, DoW, MAJCOM, Air Staff and industry partners.
• Interacts with management, engineering, and other functions to ensure project success.

Skills

Developmental test management

Cyberspace operations knowledge

Leadership and supervision

DoW/MAJCOM collaboration

Education

BS in Computer Science

Engineering degree (ABET-accredited)

Operations Research degree

Job description

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The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory Computer Scientist (Technical Advisor NH-1550/0855/0854/0801/1515-04) to work at the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron Detachment 1 (48 CTS Det1) at Edwards AFB, CA.

In this position you will serve as serve as the Flight Technical Advisor providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over supervisory and nonsupervisory employees assigned to the 48 Cyberspace Test Squadron across two locations. You will be responsible for performing professional scientific and management work in support of projects/programs pertaining to supporting the Department of War (DoW) Aircraft and Munitions cybersecurity developmental testing. The technical advisor's focus encompasses all cybersecurity test and acquisition activities in the flight and those extending across the squadron, group, detachments, and operating locations.

Announcement Closes: 10/29/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $146,642-$197,200 per year (includes locality)
“If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Incentives:

This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Desired Skills:

• At least 7 years of experience in developmental test management or developmental test engineering desired
• At least 2 years of experience in cyberspace operations, test, or evaluation desired
• At least 2 years in aircraft or munitions operations, test, or evaluation desired.

Major Duties:

• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities over civilian personnel. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of all flight personnel, including military, civilian, and contractors.
• Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.
• Serves as the cybersecurity and/or cyber resiliency T&E subject matter expert in Aircraft & Munition Weapon Systems and Subsystems.
• Represents the organization with a variety of installation, functional area organizations, and other DoW agencies across the AF. Serves on special agency and inter-agency committees, coordinating groups, etc.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with Joint, DoW, MAJCOM, Air Staff, other Services, and private industry partners. Interfaces across all levels of management, engineering, and other functional areas within the Squadron.

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.

This is a designated Drug Testing Position
Must be able to obtain and maintain and “Top Secret” security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is required for NH-1550-04. A Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline (NH-0854-04, NH-0855-04, or NH-801-04) from a department that administers at least one engineering degree currently accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). A Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Research is required NH-1515-04.
The position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The supervisor must meet or be cable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. The supervisor is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.
Professional knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices required to support Aircraft & Munition Weapon Systems, and subsystems Test and Evaluation. This position requires the attainment of a cybersecurity certification (i.e., Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) certification or equivalent).

A diverse background of experience and knowledge in one or more of the following mission areas: systems acquisition process, network/system development and integration, cybersecurity and/or cyber resiliency T&E, and the system engineering processes.

Knowledge to test and evaluate complex programs to ensure system cybersecurity requirements, interfaces, test capabilities, and program factors are considered in planning, monitoring, and reviewing the system artifacts, the system engineering documents, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) system security plans as part of the acquisition process.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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