Supervisory Electronics Engineer

Air Force Civilian Service; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 148,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement benefits

Relocation incentives may be available

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a Supervisory Electronics Engineer to lead the Branch Engineering Section at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, TX. You will ensure systems engineering adheres to DoD and AF guidelines, and you will align goals with organizational objectives.

A DCIPS framework governs the role and applicants must satisfy clearance requirements. The position offers DHA status, competitive salary, and potential recruitment incentives.

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge of engineering, mathematics, statistics, modeling and simulation.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations and procedures.
• Broad knowledge of DoD/AF regulations and program initiatives.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct a small to medium team and adapt standard practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the Branch Engineering Section activities.
• Ensure systems engineering complies with laws, regulations, and customer needs.
• Develop goals and objectives aligning with organization and systems engineering goals.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Safety & security knowledge

DoD/AF/DoD doctrine awareness

Relationship building & negotiation

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (engineering/computer/science/math)

Master's degree in a technical field (highly desired)

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent, and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

Supervisory Electronics Engineer (GG-0855-14) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Command, Control, Communication, Information and Networks Directorate (HN), Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (HNC), Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, Texas.

In this position, you plan, organize, and direct the activities of the Branch Engineering Section, ensuring that the Branch’s systems engineering complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Develop goals and objectives that integrate organization and systems engineering objectives. Research, interpret, analyze and apply DoD, Air Force, AFMC, AFLCMC and CCSD acquisition and systems engineering guidelines, policies and regulations.

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

This is a Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) position.

This position can close at any time.

Salary Range is $148,275 - $197,200 Annually based on experience.

Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.

AFCS Benefits

Paid Time Off

• 11 Federal Holidays each year


• 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time

• 13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance

• No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement

• Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)


• Basic Benefits Plan


• Social Security


• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)


• U.S. Citizenship


• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.


• Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.


• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.


• Must have a bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as computer, electronics, or mechanical engineering, computer science, or mathematics.


• A master’s degree in a technical related field is highly desired.


• Positions designated as an acquisition position: Positions are covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) and the employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.


• Positions which require polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of their position: Incumbent will be subject to periodic polygraph testing.

Recruitment Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities (ksa)

• Professional knowledge of engineering, mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling/simulation, and/or other scientific concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures; and work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.


• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.


• Broad knowledge of agency, AF, DoD and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s).


• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, negotiating complex issues, and resolving conflicts based on mature judgment, experience, and recognized professional standing.


• Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, investigate, and resolve complex issues or problems.


• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization and ability to modify standard practices and techniques to solve complex interrelated problems.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.