What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief, Highpower Electromagnetic Division position at Air Force Research Laboratory?
Job Overview
This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 5 September 2025.
OPEN TO CURRENT AFRL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.
Position duties include, but are not limited to:
Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy
Remote Work (CONUS)
No, this position is not approved for remote work.
Eligible for a Referral Bonus?
Yes
Required Qualifications
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0850
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This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 5 September 2025.
OPEN TO CURRENT AFRL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.
Position duties include, but are not limited to:
- Division lead responsible for current and out-year technology programs.
- Direct fundamental and applied research and development in high power electromagnetics and associated technologies.
- Directs strategic and financial planning for long-range technical objectives. Determines resource allocation, event milestones, schedule dates, suitability of approaches, and program timelines in project planning.
- Monitors and evaluates technical progress against goals, taking corrective action as required.
- Directs work through mid-level and first-level subordinate supervisors.
- Exercises authority and responsibility for recommending and/or approving personnel management actions.
- For civilian employees, establish performance standards, complete contribution assessments, facilitate pay pool meetings, and approve Statements of Duties and Experience (SDE).
- For division military personnel, write and review Officer Performance Reports, Promotion Recommendations and decorations; and conduct other activities related to ensuring good order and discipline.
- Generally maintain division discipline, interview employment candidates; and recommend appointments, promotions and reassignments.
Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy
Remote Work (CONUS)
No, this position is not approved for remote work.
Eligible for a Referral Bonus?
Yes
Required Qualifications
- United States Citizenship
- TS/SCI eligible
- Technical degree
- Supervisory experience
- Experience leading large technology development efforts/programs
- Must be able to meet APDP Engineering and Technical Management (N) Practitioner certification requirements within 24 months.
- Demonstrated experience in high power electromagnetic systems development
- Experience leading a results-oriented team of diverse professionals
- Relocation or other hiring incentives may be granted at Management's discretion.
Series
0801
0850
0855
0861
1301
1310
