Air Warfare Directorate Associate Directors Wright-Patterson AFB and Eglin AFB

OPEN TO CURRENT AFMC CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 EST, 27 October 2026.

This job opportunity is for employees interested in leadership at the Directorate Level in the Air Warfare Directorate at the grade of DO/DR-04. These positions are open to current AFMC employees only. One selection will be made at Wright-Patterson AFB, and one selection will be made at Eglin AFB. The incumbent will be responsible for teaming with the Director to oversee a portfolio of programs, operations, and strategic initiatives.

These positions provide organizational leadership and direct guidance to ensure alignment of portfolios and Division science and technology development with organizational priorities, mission objectives, and statutory requirements. The incumbents will lead a multidisciplinary workforce and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders such as defense organizations, other agencies, universities, and a large industrial base to deliver high‑impact results.

• Oversees the formulation, planning, and execution of a broad range of Science and Technology (S&T) programs in collaboration with RA Leadership, Portfolio Leads, and Division Chiefs to support AFRL, USSF as well as broader Department of the Air Force and Department of War priorities in force design, operational capabilities, and foundational S&T competencies.
• Provides expert counsel to all levels of AFRL and DAF leaders, including general officers, senior executives, Secretaries, and Service Chiefs.
• Engages across a spectrum of defense organizations such as FIELDCOMS, MAJCOMs, COCOMS, HQ USAF including A5/7 A10, HQ USSF, OSW, DARPA, and other US agencies to include DOE, NNSA, NASA, the intelligence community, universities, as well as the defense and commercial industrial base to promote collaboration and partnerships to achieve mission priorities.
• Establishes and implements policies, procedures, and resource allocations that affect the entire Air Warfare Directorate.
• Chairs and/or participates in Directorate boards, councils and governing bodies associated with the operations of the Air Warfare Directorate.
• Provides leadership to an organization comprised of civil service and military personnel, including technical subject‑matter experts and mission support functions such as finance, security, manpower, contracting, information technology, and logistics.
• Provides strategic leadership, vision, and direction - responsible for ensuring mission execution and organizational effectiveness.
• Drives the translation of Directorate mission and vision into executable strategies by providing critical guidance to the workforce.
• Identifies risks, assesses impacts, and implements mitigation strategies to ensure operational resilience and mission continuity.
• Drives data‑informed decision‑making and champion process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Fosters a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning to build, grow, and maintain the deep, multi‑disciplinary expertise essential for a premier lab mission.

• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance. Some positions may require the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (DO/DR-03/GS-14), or equivalent experience in other pay systems.
• This position may be filled under multiple occupational series. Applicants are required to meet all OPM Qualification Standard requirements for the applicable occupational series and grade.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
• PCS expenses, if authorized, will be paid…