Supervisory Computer Scientist

About the Air Force Test Center: The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join a Team Built on Innovation and Purpose—Air Force Civilian Service Cyberspace and Information Technology needs “Ready Talent” to Advance Innovation and Strengthen Mission Success to shape the future! About the Role: The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory Computer Scientist (Technical Advisor NH-1550/0855/0854/0801/1515-04) to work at the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron Detachment 1 (48 CTS Det1) at Edwards AFB, CA. In this position you will serve as serve as the Flight Technical Advisor providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over supervisory and nonsupervisory employees assigned to the 48 Cyberspace Test Squadron across two locations. You will be responsible for performing professional scientific and management work in support of projects/programs pertaining to supporting the Department of War (DoW) Aircraft and Munitions cybersecurity developmental testing. The technical advisor's focus encompasses all cybersecurity test and acquisition activities in the flight and those extending across the squadron, group, detachments, and operating locations. APPLY NOW! THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME! Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base) Typical 2026 salary range: $146,642-$197,200 per year/per hour (includes locality) “If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.” Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework" Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible Incentives:

• This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members. Desired Skills: -At least 7 years of experience in developmental test management or developmental test engineering desired -At least 2 years of experience in cyberspace operations, test, or evaluation desired -At least 2 years in aircraft or munitions operations, test, or evaluation desired Major Duties: - Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities over civilian personnel. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of all flight personnel, including military, civilian, and contractors. - Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements. - Serves as the cybersecurity and/or cyber resiliency T&E subject matter expert in Aircraft & Munition Weapon Systems and Subsystems - Represents the organization with a variety of installation, functional area organizations, and other DoW agencies across the AF. Serves on special agency and inter-agency committees, coordinating groups, etc. - Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with Joint, DoW, MAJCOM, Air Staff, other Services, and private industry partners. Interfaces across all levels of management, engineering, and other functional areas within the Squadron. Qualifications/Requirements: U.S. Citizenship (Required) Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. (NOTE: Typically, the 1-year probationary period is for Competitive Jobs, and 2-year trail period is for Excepted Jobs.) Drug Testing: This is a designated Drug Testing Position Security Clearance: (Required) Must be able to obtain and maintain and “Top Secret” security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Education Requirements: A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is required for NH-1550-04. A Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline (NH-0854-04, NH-0855-04, or NH-801-04) from a department that administers at least one engineering degree currently accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). A Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Research is required NH-1515-04. DAWIA Certification: The position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The supervisor must meet or be cable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. The supervisor is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements. Top 5-6 job related KSAs: - Professional knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices required to support Aircraft & Munition Weapon Systems, and subsystems Test and Evaluation. This position requires the attainment of a cybersecurity certification (i.e., Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) certification or equivalent). - A diverse background of experience and knowledge in one or more of the following mission areas: systems acquisition process, network/system development and integration, cybersecurity and/or cyber resiliency T&E, and the system engineering processes. - Knowledge to test and evaluate complex programs to ensure system cybersecurity requirements, interfaces, test capabilities, and program factors are considered in planning, monitoring, and reviewing the system artifacts, the system engineering documents, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) system security plans as part of the acquisition process. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays each year 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative) Paid Vacation Time: 13-26 days per year based on length of employment Health Insurance: No waiting period to qualify for you and your family Retirement: Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Basic Benefits Plan Social Security: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching) Health & Wellness: Various Medical Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold Federal Resume Tips: Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length. Learn more about the new resume requirements at: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/ Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities: https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/ AFTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.