Virtual Warfare Center Software SME Technical Specialist

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Virtual Warfare Center Software SME Technical Specialist (NH-0855/1550-04) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location at Hill Air Force Base, UT. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

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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 ($125,776 - $192,331) Yearly with locality included

Job Open Date 11/12/2026

Job Close Date 11/19/2026

Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens

As the Senior Technical Specialist, you will serve as the ultimate technical authority and authoritative consultant for our Science & Engineering (S&E) workforce. You will command strategic influence over multi-million-dollar programs, driving the transition to highly secure, organic software sustainment while spearheading state-of-the-art simulation and prototyping. In this elite advisory role, you will:

- Establish and enforce the software policies, product designs, and advanced laboratory environments that safeguard our Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) baseline.

- Direct the development of elite prototyping, simulation, training systems, and software tools that prepare the warfighter for the modern, high-intensity battlefield.

- Provide the strategic resource-allocation guidance and technical frameworks required to transition critical weapon systems to organic, self-sustained military software support.

- Serve as the premier technical consultant to higher headquarters, major aerospace industry partners, and joint-agency officials on critical program trajectories.

If You Are;

We are seeking a premier engineering authority who pairs deep technical mastery with the strategic vision to shape national defense infrastructure. You will excel in this position if you are:

An Authoritative Technical Expert: A master of complex software/hardware systems, training simulators, and rapid prototyping tools, ready to carry final design and lab custody.

- A Strategic Transition Architect: A visionary leader capable of aligning resources, lab environments, and policies to achieve long-term organic software sovereignty.

- A High-Level Advisor: A polished, articulate consultant comfortable defending high-stakes technical decisions and advising executive military and industry leaders on multi-million-dollar programs.

- A Guardian of Quality and Safety: Someone fiercely committed to preserving the OSS&E baseline while meeting rigorous safety, quality, schedule, and cost commitments.

Before our warfighters take to the field, they prepare in the environments you build. This is your opportunity to step into a role of ultimate technical custody, shaping the simulation, prototyping, and training software that ensures mission readiness and operational safety. If you possess the seasoned expertise to lead our S&E workforce, transition critical systems to organic support, and steer multi-million-dollar defense programs, apply today and secure the edge for those on the front lines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- U.S. Citizenship

- An engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an institution with an ABET accredited program in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related field is highly desired.

- Obtain & maintain an appropriate security clearance.

- May be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.

- The Incumbent is subject to recall during non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays to complete proposals and/or resolve software problems.

- This position may be designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).

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

RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Mastery-level 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. Expert knowledge of development testing and evaluation sufficient to apply experimental theories and new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.

3. Knowledge of integrated air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of electronic systems or devices.

4. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures; and other engineering disciplines.

5. Ability to devise and evaluate criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships for design approaches, and to assess the impact of new technology on current systems and processes.

6. Skilled at presenting complex information and educating others to support collaboration and teamwork.

7. Ability to apply both academic and learned concepts and methods to solve complex problems as well as conceive new ideas and methodologies for approaching problems to improve project, program and organizational performance.

8. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

9. Skilled at presenting complex information and educating others to support collaboration and teamwork.

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.

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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.