5th Gen/OMS/Web Apps Technical Expert

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time 5th Gen/OMS/Web Apps Technical Expert (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 Technical Expert and Lead Process Architect, you will wield final technical authority over the software environments that dismantle legacy, proprietary barriers across our military systems. Synthesizing advanced electronics engineering and computer science principles, you will shape strategies that echo across the Department of War (DoW) and the global defense industry. In this elite position, you will:

• Architect and deliver secure, modular software solutions utilizing Open Mission Systems (OMS) frameworks to rapidly scale and integrate advanced warfighter capabilities.
• Maintain ultimate oversight over software laboratory environments, product designs, and software policies to guarantee absolute system safety and mission capability.
• Establish organizational strategies and formulate cutting-edge engineering policies that standardize software and hardware integration across the DoW.
• Serve as the authoritative consultant and senior advisor to higher headquarters, major joint-strike aerospace partners, and joint-agency officials.

We are seeking a premier systems engineering authority and software visionary who can command technical respect across the global defense enterprise. You will excel in this position if you are:

• You possess deep technical familiarity with Open Mission Systems (OMS), modular open systems architectures (MOSA), and rapid software integration.
• You are skilled at designing and implementing technical frameworks and policies that streamline large-scale, multi-million-dollar software operations.
• You are ready to carry final responsibility for secure, state-of-the-art software development environments and laboratory infrastructures.
• You are a highly articulate communicator comfortable leading collaborative efforts with DoW leadership, allied partners, and global prime defense contractors.

To win tomorrow's conflicts, our weapon systems must adapt at the speed of software. At the vanguard of the DoW, your leadership will replace rigid, vendor-locked software with agile, Open Mission Systems that keep our warfighters lethal and secure. If you have the seasoned computer science and electronics engineering expertise to lead our process architecture, guide our workforce, and shape global defense policy, apply today and architect the open-systems future of national defense.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• A professional degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or a closely related discipline 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 policies, programs, organizations, functions, resources, and legislation affecting the program(s) and the organizations studied or served, and related customers, functions, resources, and users.

3. Knowledge of FAA, ISO, IEEE, and MIL standards for applicable software area and process improvement methods including CMMI, Lean, and Six Sigma.

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

5. Knowledge of safety, security and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

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 lead, motivate, educate, cultivate and optimize a technical workforce to achieve maximum results as it applies to real and virtual project teams.

9. 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.