Summary The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. 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. Responsibilities Position duties include, but are not limited to: 1. Describes the technical vision and content of PO portfolios to external audiences and support scientific proposal reviews, providing input on the technical strengths and weaknesses of research and development proposals. 2. Advises POs in support of research opportunities, assessments and recommends new efforts, assists with budget development, and provides guidance on carrying out associated technical and program management responsibilities to include technical analysis, program strategies and support for off-base initiatives. 3. Conducts timely technical analysis to define, assess, and monitor new and emerging research opportunities, and potential thrust ideas for AFOSR. 4. Aides in determining optimal program strategies, including metrics, goals, and objectives of innovative results. 5. Assists with grant processing and budget management. Additional duties can be found within the AFRL job posting. For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To meet basic requirements for this position one of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements (IORs) must be met: Psychology Series, 0180 General Natural Resources Management and Biological Science Series, 0401 All Professional Engineering Positions General Physical Science Series General Mathematics and Statistics Series Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Group Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. To qualify for this position, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DR-01 (GS-11) broadband. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile at (https://afciviliancareers.com/subscribe), indicating their position and location preferences. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.