What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Program Officer position at Air Force STEM?
Job Overview
This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 23 January 2025. The Air Force Office of Scientific Research, AFOSR / RT, seeks to hire a mid-level, DR-II Assistant Program Officer in Arlington, VA.
The AFOSR Science & Engineering division seeks to hire four (4) mid-level multidisciplinary Assistant Program Officers, DR-0401 / 0180 / 0801 / 1301 / 1501-02. Ideal candidates will maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Program Officers' (PO) portfolios, including approved programs, new initiatives, success stories, and portfolio partners.
Position duties include, but are not limited to :
- Describes the technical vision and content of PO portfolios to external audiences and supports scientific proposal reviews.
- Provides input on the technical strengths and weaknesses of research and development proposals.
- Advises POs in support of research opportunities, assessments and recommends new efforts, assists with budget development.
- Provides guidance on carrying out associated technical and program management responsibilities to include technical analysis, program strategies and support for off-base initiatives.
- Conducts timely technical analysis to define, assess, and monitor new and emerging research opportunities, and potential thrust ideas for AFOSR.
- Aides in determining optimal program strategies, including metrics, goals, and objectives of innovative results.
- Assists with grant processing and budget management.
- Collaborate with AFOSR Financial Management, Contracting, and Information Technology Divisions to accomplish mission objectives.
- Represents AFOSR at DoD and non-DoD meetings, committee reviews, and other forums.
- Provides high-quality support for S&E briefings.
- Monitors technology transitions and advancements to document portfolio funding successes.
- Assess fundamental research projects for potential technology transition opportunities.
- Supports the development and protection of Intellectual Property. Performs RISC assessments to ensure S&T protection.
- Conducts data analysis to inform data-driven discussions and decisions.
- Develops relationships to increase cross-disciplinary awareness and technology transition opportunities.
- Proactively engage with POs to foster a professional environment of teamwork.
Telework
Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy
Eligible for a Referral Bonus?
Required Qualifications
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401, Psychology Series 0180, General Engineering Series 0801, General Physical Science Series 1301, General Mathematics and Statistics Series 1501
Desired Qualifications
Requisition No. 07812)
Series
0180
0401
0801
1301
1501
