Summary To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here. In this position, provide highly specialized expertise in space domain test, evaluation operations. Serves as a space operations instructor, provides technical expertise, corporate knowledge, long-term continuity for all space test techniques and on-console instructional methods taught by USAF Test Pilot School. Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Instructs operationally experienced space operators, engineers, and other space professionals in highly-specialized, and highly advanced space test techniques which reinforce test theory taught in the classroom. Define, integrate, & implement curriculum development for a graduate level educational program. Supports space operations by acting as Safety Officer and/or Assistant Operations Officer and/or NSTTC Coordinator, Evaluator, and/or phase instructor for the Astronautical Sciences, Mission Systems, Qualitative Evaluation or Test Management branches. Represent Test Pilot School as a recognized space test technical expert at national and international symposium and conferences. Provides advice in formulating the broad educational and training policies of TPS and directs or leads broad studies that affect command and USAF missions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions located here. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/general-education-and-training-series-1701/ SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is to serve as a space operations instructor and provides technical expertise, corporate knowledge, and long-term continuity for all space test techniques and on-console instructional methods taught by the USAF Test Pilot School to include all simulator training, operational instructional methods and space test techniques taught by all space operations instructors including both resident staff and guest instructors. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Mastery of USSF space operations, crew training, crew standardization and evaluation, vehicle and system safety, and space operations test management; systems and operating procedures, advanced instrument techniques, and of the operation, characteristics, and limitations of the corresponding system simulators. Knowledge of the methods, DAF principles, practices, and programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, and training resources. Military or civil space operations experience required. Knowledge of the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) process, requirements of space operator training, and the space operator training syllabus. Skill in the use of a variety of computer applications and software, to include simulator systems sufficient to meet desired learning objectives and to demonstrate procedures and maneuvers. Skill in review and analysis techniques and methods to appraise assigned programs or projects; identify needs and solutions; develop goals, policies, and procedures; monitor progress; and evaluate success. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy. Additional Skills: - It is highly desirable for the incumbent have at least a MS in Astronautical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or close equivalents, and/or be a graduate of a military test pilot school (space or flight curricula) is highly desired. - 6 years of experience (Military, Civilian, or combination) in at least one of the following mission areas is required: satellite/space-vehicle operations, space domain awareness, space electronic warfare, missile warning/missile defense, and/or NRO operations. - 2 years of test and evaluation experience is desired. - Coding experience desired. -Graduate of one or more, 3109th Combat Training Squadron, NSSI, or other similar space studies courses desired. Education Basic Requirements: Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. Additional Information NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members. Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays off per year Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
