SYSTEMS ENGINEER-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Job description
Duties
- Expert knowledge of systems engineering fields, particularly those involved in complex, high risk programs related to the development, acquisition, and sustainment of aeronautical weapon systems, subsystems, and equipment. Such fields include aerospace engineering, electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, integration engineering, etc.
- Ability to develop, manage, control, and evaluate technical aeronautical weapon systems, subsystems, and equipment.
- Knowledge of the Security Assistance/Security Cooperation (SA/SC) programs to include the understanding of the FMS sales process from case development, implementation, execution, to closure, in accordance with the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), DoD 5105.38M.
- Strong stakeholder management experience in coordinating and communicating across different organizations and teams including knowledge and experience in working across different disciplines, system engineer, logistics, training, testing etc.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Telework may be authorized.
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
- Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
- Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
- For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
- Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
- The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- This position may be designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
- The incumbent of this position may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift.
- The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, the Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of this position.
- The employee is expected to meeting Continuing Acquisition Education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8.
Qualifications
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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF
Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the NH-0801-03, Systems Engineer Series can be found here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/
In this position you will serve as the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Lead Systems Engineer for Switzerland, F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO), Arlington, VA. The incumbent will be a member of a multi-discipline team and will be responsible for leading and coordinating efforts related to Systems Engineering for the Switzerland Program. The incumbent will capitalize on existing JPO Systems Engineering teams and execute FMS functions and actions in parallel with the existing U.S. Service/Partner team members. The incumbent will support the Switzerland Program Manager and represent FMS interests at designated meetings with respect to Systems Engineering.
The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...in air, space and cyberspace. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values - integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
The F-35 Lightning II Program is the largest complex DoD acquisition program delivering cutting-edge technology to the battlespace of the future & providing an asymmetrical advantage to warfighters across the globe. With advanced data, logistics, avionics & propulsion systems, this multi-role fighter jet is the world's stealthiest, lethal, supportable & survivable aircraft to dominate the battle domain.
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:
- Professional engineering knowledge gained through attainment of a Bachelor's degree in on of the engineering disciplines or equivalent is required. Advanced degree such as Masters or PhD are preferred.
- In-depth, expert knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, methods, and techniques of aircrew and maintenance training systems acquisition and development.
- Broad knowledge of weapons systems operational procedures, techniques, climatic and environmental factors that impact training system performance.
- Knowledge of related engineering disciplines such as systems engineering, controls and displays, on-board computer systems, software development and distribution processing.
- Knowledge of regulations, policies, and operating instructions, and procedures as they pertain to the preparation of technical documents, technical source selections, statements of work, and design and test standardization.
- A working knowledge of capabilities of computer systems and how they may be effectively employed to assist required analytical efforts.
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
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and restriction from the workplace.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.Agency contact information
AFLCMC Engineering Recruiting
Email
AFLCMC.Engineering.Recruiting@us.af.mil
Address
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550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
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Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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