The Air Combat Command (ACC) Federal Laboratory Technical Advisor is responsible for the overall guidance on operation and administration of the laboratory, including the advising on employment of current and qualified personnel, equipment, safety, laboratory policies, quality assurance, testing (including proficiency testing), and test reports.
Provides guidance to the Air Combat Command Chief Scientist, who serves as the Laboratory's Senior Executive, regarding the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of Laboratory activities that includes leading the creation/integration of complex technical systems/sub-systems (hardware, software, and/or firmware) with current Major Weapon Systems.
Leads organizational compliance with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) / International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 17025 international standard, general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, the NIST Handbook 150, Procedures and General Requirements, and NIST Handbook 150-872, Federal Warfare System(s) Laboratory Accreditation Program.
Leads Technical Exchange Meetings (TEM) among stakeholders and advises on the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase of the acquisition process that aims to reduce technical risk and develop a thorough understanding of a materiel solution.
Ensures the stable and continuous operation of the Laboratory as the lead reviewer and evaluator for technical reports. As an innovation thought-leader, the HQE is responsible for managing the overall operation and administration of the Laboratory, making major decisions affecting the organization, and for the successful delivery of Laboratory commitments.
This highly qualified expert strategically identifies and aligns equities across intra-/inter-Service customers and stakeholders alongside senior leader direction, resulting in co-developed technology roadmaps and plans of action and milestones (POAMs) to deliver against Laboratory goals and objectives.
Starting at $161,912 Per Year (EE 00)