AFWERX Supervisory Branch Chiefs

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 PM EST, 8 November 2026.

AFWERX is seeking senior-level (DO/DR-04/GS-15 & equivalent) dynamic, visionary leaders to shape organizational strategy, champion cutting-edge commercial technology integration, and drive mission success across diverse Air Force and Space Force stakeholders.

• Administration & Management (0301)
• Professional Engineering (0801)
• Acquisition & Program Management (1101)
• Mathematics & Statistics/Computer & Data Science (1501)

In this high-impact role, you will lead, direct, and oversee a multidisciplinary branch comprising civilian, military, and contractor professionals. You will orchestrate key facets of multi-billion-dollar DAF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) portfolios, transition pipelines, and capability acceleration initiatives.

• Executive Direction & Strategic Vision:
  Formulate and execute long-range branch strategies, technological roadmaps, and measurable transition metrics aligned with AFWERX directorate priorities, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) guidance, and overarching Department of the Air Force defense imperatives.
• Leadership:
  Provide second-level supervision, mentoring, and administrative governance to first-level supervisors, team leads, and multidisciplinary personnel (civilian, military, and contractor), directing workforce planning, performance evaluations, and professional development in an agile culture.
• Portfolio & Program Governance:
  Serve as an operational authority advising AFWERX leadership on all aspects of program execution, balancing cost, schedule, performance, risk management, and technological rigor across multi-million and multi-billion-dollar investment portfolios.
• Acquisition & Investment Oversight:
  Guide the development of novel acquisition strategies, rapid contracting mechanisms, and financial execution pipelines to accelerate the transition of commercial tech into operational capability.
• Executive Stakeholder & Ecosystem Engagement:
  Serve as a principal AFWERX liaison to senior leadership across AFRL, MAJCOMs, the Air and Space Staffs, Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAEs), industry partners, venture capital, and academia to integrate innovation into formal programs of record.

• Austin, TX
• Cambridge City, MA
• Cleveland, OH
• Eglin AFB, FL
• Ellington Field, TX
• Fairchild AFB, WA
• Ft Sam Houston, TX
• Kirtland AFB, NM
• Los Angeles, CA
• Mac Dill AFB, FL
• Maxwell AFB, AL
• Pentagon, DC
• Pope AFB, NC
• Robins AFB, GA
• Rome Lab, NY
• Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

• Situational telework may be authorized in accordance with local policy.

• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• SPECIALIZED
  
  EXPERIENCE:
  
  Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade of DR/DO-03/GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience may include senior leadership in planning, directing, and executing large-scale technology development, portfolios, acquisition initiatives, or innovation programs through multidisciplinary teams.
• EDUCATION:
  
  Applicants applying under the Science & Engineering (S&E) fields must meet OPM positive education requirements found here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-Series
• Positions may be designated as acquisition positions, covered by…