Lead Engineering Technician

The Air Force Civilian Service

$89K — $138K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Ability to work extended and/or irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and emergency situations.
  • Occasional travel required for training and mission purposes.
  • Knowledge of principles, policies, and systems relevant to the position.
  • Ability to lead and motivate teams effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of innovative corporate policies.
  • Mentor and guide team members while overseeing their project assignments.
  • Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on strategic initiatives.
  • Direct program and project oversight to ensure resource optimization.
  • Research and create modern administrative and operational processes.

Benefits

  • Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives may be available.
  • Potential for Student Loan Incentives.
  • Opportunity for career growth in a senior leadership role.
  • Engagement in meaningful, mission-critical projects at a federal level.
  • Work within a collaborative and innovative work culture.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Electronics Technician (NJ-0802-04) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location at Tinker Air Force Base, 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 with locality pay included Job Open Date 8/21/2026 Job Close Date 8/28/2026 Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens Lead Engineering Technician Specialist & Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) Step into a senior leadership role as a Lead Specialist and principal subject matter expert. In this highly influential position, you will drive organizational modernization by researching, developing, and recommending innovative corporate policies while guiding and mentoring a talented team of professionals executing mission-critical projects. What you will Accomplish: - Accelerate your career at the forefront of organizational transformation! This premier role empowers you to challenge the status quo, design enterprise-level strategies, and directly inspire the team driving our vital programs forward. - Pioneer Modern Policies: Lead the research and design of high-impact corporate policies, practices, and management frameworks that redefine how we operate. - Empower & Mentor Talent: Serve as an active leader, shaping careers by guiding project assignments, providing strategic direction, and fostering a collaborative team culture. - Executive Influence: Act as the trusted advisory voice to senior leadership, turning strategic research and studies into operational reality. - Team Leadership & Guidance: Execute official lead duties over subordinate personnel, orchestrating work assignments, monitoring progress, and ensuring project milestones are successfully met. - Strategic Policy Innovation: Research and develop cutting-edge administrative, technical, and operational processes to streamline organizational management. - Program & Project Oversight: Direct and evaluate comprehensive studies, program reviews, and special assignments to optimize resource efficiency and mission success. If you are a: - Inspiring leader with a natural talent for coaching, delegating workloads, and building cohesive, high-performing teams. - Forward-thinking strategist skilled at identifying organizational inefficiencies and designing modern, innovative solutions. - Polished communicator who thrives when collaborating with diverse stakeholders and presenting decisive recommendations to executive leadership. "If you are a visionary leader ready to transition from managing tasks to shaping enterprise-level culture and policy, we want to hear from you. Apply today to leverage your expertise, lead a dedicated team, and leave a lasting blueprint of innovation on our organization's legacy!" QUALIFICATIONS: - U.S. Citizenship - Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall. Incumbent may be required to report to work during base exercises, contingencies, or emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours may be required to accomplish assigned duties. - The employee may occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft IAW Joint Travel Regulations to other government installations, contractor facilities, or other commercial locations for both training and mission accomplishment Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of the applicable principles, concepts, policies, and laws; functions, programs, and systems applicable to the duties of position; sources, responsibilities, and means for providing assistance and advice to resolve problems; and all aspects of support. 2. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to lead, motivate and guide the functions of the team. 4. Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options. 5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 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 and longer than two-pages. 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). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." 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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