Interdisciplinary Supervisory Computer Scientist/Electronics Engineer

The Air Force Civilian Service

$89K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
  • Subject to random drug testing
  • Willingness to travel as per Joint Travel Regulations
  • Availability for recall during non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Support Section managing business operations and resource allocation
  • Oversee budget execution and financial tracking for technical missions
  • Drive workflow optimization and streamline administrative processes
  • Provide strategic reports and metrics to senior management
  • Mentor and develop support team members for high performance

Benefits

  • Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives may be authorized
  • Potential for professional development under the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)
  • Opportunity to serve in a meaningful role supporting national defense
  • Engagement in a mission-driven environment with talented professionals
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Lead Electronics Engineer/Lead Computer Scientist (NH-0855/1550-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location in Tinker Air Force Base, located in Oklahoma City, OK. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

This job may close at any time! Apply now!!!

Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.

Roster may be used to fill like vacancies for the next 120 days

Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370) Yearly (including locality)

Job Open Date 7/28/2026

Job Close Date 8/4/2026

Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens

Support Section Supervisor (76 SWEG / MXDEJ)

Lead and empower the administrative and operational engine of the 76th Software Engineering Group (76 SWEG). As a 1st-level supervisor, you will direct the Support Section-the vital hub managing business operations, resource allocation, and workflow optimization to keep elite engineering teams mission-ready.

- Operational Control Center: Lead the team that centrally manages the critical business functions-including finance, budgeting, and resource management-powering a premier defense software engineering group.

- Direct Leadership & Mentorship: Take the helm of a dedicated support team, actively guiding their professional development while instilling accountability and operational excellence.

- High-Visibility Impact: Serve as the continuous advisor to senior leadership on resource allocations, production optimization, and compliance across the entire MXDE directorate.

Key Responsibilities

- People & Performance Leadership: Exercise direct supervisory and position management authority over subordinate personnel, planning work activities, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment.

- Financial & Resource Stewardship: Oversee budget execution, financial tracking, and resource allocation to ensure optimal support for complex technical missions.

- Production & Workflow Optimization: Drive administrative operations, manage compliance suspense items, and streamline support processes to maximize organizational efficiency.

- Strategic Reporting: Act as the key conduit for the Support Section, providing accurate metrics, financial reports, and expert guidance to higher management.

Who You Are

- An energetic leader with proven experience managing personnel, delegating responsibilities, and building cohesive, motivated teams.

- A business operations expert skilled in managing budgets, tracking resource allocations, and optimizing administrative workflows.

- A clear communicator capable of managing tight deadlines (suspense items) and acting as a reliable liaison between technical teams and senior staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- U.S. Citizenship

- Obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use

- Position requires travel which will be performed in accordance with Joint Travel Regulation

- Employee is subject to recall during non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays to resolve problems or meet schedule commitments

- This position has been designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).

Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Professional knowledge of electronics engineering and computer science concepts, theories, principles, and practices and working knowledge of other disciplines, such as aerospace, industrial, mechanical, and/or electrical engineering; of a broad range of engineering standards, precedents, methods, and techniques to ensure work in compliance with regulations and standards; and the applicability of such knowledge to the full range of duties concerned with design, production, and maintenance of Operational Flight Programs, Automated Test Systems, Test Program Set Software, and other systems used to support the warfighter and weapons systems program offices.

2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

3. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.

4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.

5. Knowledge of budgeting, procurement, standard configuration and finding regulations, practices and processes related to system acquisition and sustainment management functions.

RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

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.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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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.

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