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Integration Director
Dayton, OHBe a leader in AFRLs Headquarters, guiding the integration of the Department of the Air Forces (DAF) Air and Space Science and Technology (S&T) portfolio!DO-04: $132,876 - $164,301, DR-04: $132,876 - $164,301
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Job Overview
OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED US CITIZENS.
This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 EST, 12 November 2026.
As the Integration Director for the HQ AFRL Plans and Programs Directorate (XP), you will be a leader of leaders, championing and integrating the next generation of Air and Space Science & Technology (S&T). You will oversee corporate Plans and Programs processes, leading a diverse team that translates enterprise strategic guidance into actionable, defensible budgets. This role serves as the central bridge between AFRL Mission Organizations (MOs), AFRL HQ Leadership, and decision-makers across the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and Office of the Secretary of War (OSW). We welcome leaders with backgrounds in program management, financial management, analysis, operations research, and engineering.
Position duties include, but are not limited to:
- Leads teams to prepare information and insights which present cohesive strategic messaging throughout XP products in support of advancing the DAF Technology Executive Officer (TEO) mission to synchronize the DAF Science & Technology (S&T) enterprise and accelerate DAF S&T.
- Serves as AFRL focal point for corporate strategic planning and programming, specifically as it relates to the Align, Balance, and Communicate (ABC) cycle.
- Applies analytic skills to assess TEO S&T portfolio for alignment to DAF/OSW priorities and portfolio effectiveness with a focus on planning, transition, and execution.
- Advises AFRL senior leaders and decision authorities on strategic alignment and applies expertise to provide advice and insight on improvements. Identifies appropriate metrics to track strategic plan execution and health of AFRL.
- Updates metrics to ensure most relevant information available to AFRL decision authorities.
- Executes priorities within the Directorate and makes necessary adjustments to meet challenging requirements within resource limitations.
- Assigns work to XP staff in coordination with supervisors.
- Utilizes broad knowledge of the innovation ecosystem to anticipate and lead turn products in support of the TEO.
- Maintains regular engagement with SAF/AQT/SQT personnel to ensure AFRL programs remain responsive to Headquarters Air Force direction, representing S&T and AFRL interests at the highest echelons of the DAF.
- Ensures disciplined execution of near-term projects, deliverables, and emergent tasks while advancing long-term strategic objectives.
- Shapes concepts and coordinate capability requirements across the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, Department of War, and critical interagency partners. Utilizes multidisciplinary expertise to direct and prepare all S&T portfolio inputs for DAF requirements, POM/PBR cycles, and acquisition processes. Builds high-impact briefings, staff packages, and background papers, and review/shape critical OSW and Congressional reports.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizenship.
- Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lowest grade level or equivalent grade level of the position being advertised.
- Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
- This position may be filled under multiple occupational series. Applicants are required to meet all OPM
Qualification Standard requirements for the applicable occupational series and grade.
- Engineer (0800): To meet eligibility of an Engineer, applicants must meet the following basic requirements. Degree in Engineering. The program must have been ABET accredited. For a full description of the 0800 requirements, see the following Occupational Requirements here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
- Operation Research Analyst (1515): To meet eligibility of an Operations Research Analyst, applicants must meet the following basic requirements. Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. For a full description of the 1515 series requirements, see the following Occupational Requirements here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence decisions and build collaborative relationships.
- Ability to work flexibly and effectively in a cross-functional team environment in a dynamic, high-paced
environment.
- Proficient in building and reviewing high-level communication products to support senior leadership
engagements/discussions.
- Understanding of the DoW PPBE process.
Telework
Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy
Eligible for a Referral Bonus?
Yes
Series
03XX
08XX
1101
1515
Other
Additional Information
- Incentives may/may not be authorized
- Travel may be required for the position
Instructions on how to submit documents are provided in the automated email you will receive once you apply. Candidates with resumes longer than 2-pages will not be considered.
Requisition Number 81511
Posting End Date
11/12/2026
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Who May ApplyAll US Citizens
City, StateDayton, OH
LevelSenior Level
Pay Range (without Locality)DO-04: $132,876 - $164,301DR-04: $132,876 - $164,301
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