Supervisory Electronics Engineer-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY_

Summary To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here. Serves as the Flight Chief of the Installed Systems Test Flight supporting installed systems testing for programs requiring a large, shielded chamber with radio frequency (RF) absorption capability that simulates free space. Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Supervises approximately 20 civilian and military personnel engaged in executing the responsibilities assigned to the flight. Exercises technical supervision over personnel to ensure uniformity and adequacy and is fully responsible for the work accomplished by a mix of civilian, military, and contractor professional and technical personnel. Manages the experience of the T&E work force through assignments consistent with career goals, potential, and future needs of the 412 TW and AFTC. Develops operating budgets, strategic roadmaps, conducts advanced planning and manages requirements for future improvement and modernization. Responsible for developing and implementing policies, performance goals and management programs for the flight and implements squadron, group, wing and higher headquarters guidance Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. Click on the following link to view qualification requirements for this position: pm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the NH-0855-04, Operations Research Series. Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position: pm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electronics-engineering-series-0855/ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Expert knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, and techniques across multiple interrelated and integrated technical and test engineering disciplines. 2. Expert knowledge of combat aircraft avionics, armament, radar, sensor, survivability, or electronic warfare systems or related systems/subsystems. 3. Expert knowledge of ground, flight and laboratory air vehicle/missile test conduct, coordination and supervision, data analysis/evaluation and applicable flight test truth sources, modeling and simulation, technical report preparation, and administrative aspects of flight test programs. 4. Strong ability to plan and organize work, coordinate between various electronic/aerospace/mechanical engineering and test disciplines, and coordinate with other Air Force, DOD, and other domestic and foreign government agencies. 5. Strong ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions. 6. Strong ability to maintain good working relations and to provide supervision and training to subordinate technical and clerical personnel as well as to provide technical leadership and project management oversight. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of personnel both orally and in writing and to use modern computer software applications in support of communications and presentations. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR 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. Additional Information Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile at (om/subscribe), indicating their position and location preferences Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays off per year Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family Retirement: Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities