Technical Director (Interdisciplinary) - Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command seeks a Technical Director (Interdisciplinary) to serve as JWAC technical director and senior technical authority, guiding all technical activities in support of JWAC missions.

This role establishes the technical vision, advises the Director, coordinates with HQ, industry partners, and external organizations, and leads major R&D programs to sustain critical capabilities and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• transcripts may be required for education qualifications.
• Foreign education may be used to meet requirements; proof of equivalence may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Establishes the technical vision and framework for center-level policies, programs, and systems to advance JWAC's strategic objectives.
• Serves as a primary technical advisor to the Director and represents JWAC's technical equities with higher headquarters, industry partners, and other external organizations.
• Orchestrates major research, development, and evaluation programs to build and sustain critical internal capabilities.
• Bridges business development, growth and strategy, engineering, and execution to sustain delivery excellence and year-over-year expansion.

Skills

Technical leadership

Strategic guidance

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Technical Director (Interdisciplinary) - Direct Hire Authority

• Hiring Agency: Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command

The primary purpose of this position is to Serves as the JWAC Technical Director and senior technical authority, providing expert direction and strategic guidance for all technical activities that support the JWAC mission.

Key Responsibilities

-Establishes the technical vision and framework for center-level policies, programs, and systems to advance JWAC's strategic objectives. -Serves as a primary technical advisor to the Director and represents JWAC's technical equities with higher headquarters, industry partners, and other external organizations. -Orchestrates major research, development, and evaluation programs to build and sustain critical internal capabilities.

-Ensures the technical integrity, quality, and accuracy of all major mission-related tasks and deliverables across the organization. -Bridges business development, growth and strategy, engineering, and execution to sustain delivery excellence and year-over-year expansion.

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $164301 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.