Planning and Partnership Branch Chief

Job Overview

OPEN TO CURRENT AFRL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 5:00 PM, EST, on 5 June 2026.

The AFRL Foundational Technologies Directorate seeks to hire a motivated and experienced Scientist or Engineer to serve as the Planning and Partnership Branch Chief (REYP) in the Mission Support Division (REY). This position will be filled at the DR-04 (GS-15 equivalent) level and is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• First-level supervisory position for approximately 15 government civilian employees. Also responsible for oversight of onsite contractor support personnel.
• Leads branch in providing strategic planning and programming support to the directorate.
• Leads branch in supporting Integration & Planning and Mission Execution offices/functions.
• Engages directly with Directorate and AFRL senior leadership.
• Guides personnel serving as directorate level leads for key S&T mission areas, assistants/advisors to the Front Office Group (FOG) Chiefs, and data analysts.
• Leads and supports Co-Located engineers and scientists providing critical engagement with Air Force acquisition offices.
  
  

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

Yes

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret with access to SCI clearance, as a condition of employment
• Applicant must be able to meet the OPM qualifications of the position being filled.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.
• This is an APDP position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering & Technical Management (N). This position has been designated as an acquisition position and the selectee will have 60 months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Supervisory or Team Lead experience
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring, coaching, recognizing, hiring, and developing employees.
• Thorough understanding of the Air Force budget planning and processes
• Strategic Planning and Technology Portfolio management skills and abilities
• Familiarity with the Air Force's Basic Research program and a range of foundational technology research and development areas including advanced materials, manufacturing technologies, human-centered research, and biological and cognitive technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience with Air Force Acquisition Offices and engaging Air Force agencies and customers.
• Partnering, collaboration, and coalition building skills and abilities.
  
  

NOTE: Must use MM/DD/YYYY date format for experience entries on resume.

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When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below. The Requisition Number for this announcement is 77178:

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Additional Information

Requisition Number 77178

Series

0801

0806

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