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Opens: 1 July 2026
Closes: 15 July 2026
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is seeking a full-time Supervisory General Engineer (Technical Director) (009324971M) to work in the Nuclear Technology and Integration Directorate at Kirtland Air Force Base, near Albuquerque, NM.
This position is an NH-801-04, which has a typical 2026 salary range of $127,141 - $194,417 (locality included).
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Technical Director, Nuclear Technology and Integration, supporting the activities of the DoD nuclear enterprise efforts. This position is responsible for all AFNWC Intelligence, Mission Assurance, Nuclear Certification and Center early phase activities, to include, studies, analyses, and technology development/maturation efforts supporting and leading multiple multi-million-dollar technical efforts. Additionally, this position is responsible for supporting the Center’s Special Access Program (SAP) activities, as well as the Center’s Nuclear Materiel Management (NMM) and integrating Portfolio Acquisition Executive duties, in support of the Nation's nuclear deterrence mission.
Candidates should have demonstrated leadership and a strong background in engineering analyses, concept formulation, nuclear weapon effects, Air Force nuclear system vulnerability assessments, nuclear certification, advanced concept development, and excellent teaming skills. The candidate must be able to work across the nuclear enterprise ensuring the directorate’s efforts are synchronized. Furthermore, candidates should be able to work across collateral, sensitive compartmental and special access program security programs. Supervisory experience is highly desired.
DUTIES:
- Leads high-level cross-functional teams executing complex efforts often requiring management of competing equities.
- Serves as a nuclear weapon system technical expert, which leads, manages, directs, or is responsible for activities either directly, or in support of current and new DoD funded acquisition efforts.
- Plans, advises, organizes, and directs technical content for organization's assigned programs. Examines and approves technical initiatives, proposed projects and analyses, and test activities across the directorate. Develops, oversees and directs technical processes for application across platform, system, and organizational lines.
- Develops and prioritizes organizational technical project goals and mission objectives and makes recommendations to the Director. Advises technical teams on overall priorities and objectives for assigned projects; assesses progress toward objectives; identifies problems and takes appropriate corrective action; evaluates new concepts and ideas of technical and management importance.
- Provides organizational senior leadership with technical management solutions for short- and long-term organization business, financial, manpower, and operational planning, and oversees cost, schedule and performance of technical activities.
- Serves as the Organization Senior Functional manager for all scientists and engineers across the Nuclear Technology and Integration Directorate.
- Mentors and guides Scientists and Engineering workforce to develop skills required to accomplish Directorate mission and develop as leaders for the Air Force.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
- U.S. CITIZENSHIP
- Ability to obtain & maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with special caveats and SCI eligibility is required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
- This is a drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
- Employee must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, which includes achieving a “Practitioner” certification in “Engineering and Technical Management” within 24 months of appointment.
- In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
- Technical expertise and authoritative knowledge and experience in nuclear certification, nuclear weapon vulnerability assessments, nuclear weapons effects, intelligence activities, and future nuclear capability development.
- Experience providing strong visionary technical leadership, driving the development and implementation of innovative technology strategies that align with organizational goals, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement among cross-functional teams.
- A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution is highly desired. An advanced engineering degree, such as a Master’s or a PhD is preferred.
- This is a Critical Engineering Position (CEP). Candidates must meet the minimum core criteria at the Technical Director level per AFMC Instruction 62-202, Criteria for Critical Engineering Positions, 13 November 2023.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify as an engineer, employee must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
When applying, use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and / or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
**IMPORTANT**
- AFNWC requires the 2-page resume format for our job announcements. Please access this link to learn more about what to include in your resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
- Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume would need to include the most relevant experience, education, and professional development.
- Provide all academic degrees, professional military education and any other professional certifications on your 2-page resume.
Apply at: https://afcs.experience.crmforce.mil/s/registration?jobId=a05Rw000006BJDZIA4 by 15 July 2026.
Visit the AFNWC webpage to see the current vacancies at https://www.afnwc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/
If you have questions about this position or about the application process, please contact AFNWC Talent Acquisition team, at afnwc.dpd.talentacquisitions@us.af.mil
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U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.