Chief Technology Officer Security Clearance

Position: Chief Technology Officer with Security Clearance
Location: Wright-Patterson AFB

Duties The CTO acts as the strategic architect for AFRL's research initiatives, bridging the gap between theoretical science and applied war fighting capabilities while cultivating a premier scientific workforce and fostering global partnerships. As the CTO, you will:
* Oversee basic and applied research across AFRL and partner DoW agencies. Advise the Commander and Executive Director to maximize mission relevance. Direct senior scientific staff and serve as the senior technical representative in high-level global and inter-agency collaborations.
* Conduct comprehensive research across air, space, and cyberspace domains. Formulate R&D programs to advance core technologies, defining critical milestones, testing parameters, and transition strategies to move promising research into advanced development
* Authoritatively guide in-house technology resources and core programs. Champion domestic and international partnerships with academia, industry, and government. Propose and direct influential study teams led by senior functional experts.
* Chair the AFRL Research Council to uphold the highest technical quality across the enterprise. You will review the technology portfolio, recruit top-tier Scientific and Professional (ST) executives, and organize workshops to enhance the technical community's competence. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. citizenship is required.
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* Disclosure of Political Appointments.
* Selected candidate must file a Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
* Position has been designated Special-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI with SAP clearance.
* Drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
* Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoW Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.
* Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.
* Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoW Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
* Within the Department of War (DoW), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Active Duty Military Members must indicate retirement eligibility. Qualifications Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. In accordance with new OPM requirements to streamline hiring, applicants are no longer required to submit lengthy narrative essays, including those for Technical Qualifications (TQs) or Senior Professional Qualifications (SPQs), when applying.

Instead, the initial application will be resume-only, capped at two pages . This change streamlines the application process and more closely aligns with private industry practices. Applicants identified for potential selection will have their qualifications assessed by undergoing a structured interview conducted by a panel. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Technical and Senior Professional Qualifications related to this position within your resume (not to exceed 2 pages) .

Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of your qualifications, you may not receive further consideration…