Science & Engineering Research Program Manager, WPAFB, OH

Science & Engineering Research Program Manager

Work Location
Airman Biosciences Division

Airman Systems Directorate

711th Human Performance Wing

2610 Seventh Street Building 441 Room 200

WrightPatterson AFB OH 45433

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints (Tier 1).
• Type of Employment: Full-Time 40 hours per week.
• Estimated Period of Performance: 30 June 2026 May 2027.
• Estimate Pay: $55.00 per hour.
• Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099).

Working Hours
The Science & Engineering Research Program Manager will normally work Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break except on Federal holidays. The Science & Engineering Research Program Manager will not work more than 40 hours a week.

Summary of Duties

The Science & Engineering Research Program Manager will support Air Force Medical Command (AFMEDCOM) research interests by creating individualized high-performance integrated systems and operations that enhance health readiness. This support will include direct support to the Defense Health Program (DHP) Medical Human Performance (HP) Portfolio Product Line Lead (PLL) and Lead Program Manager as well as the Research & Development (R&D) support programs personnel and laboratories that carry out the medical HP research mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in systems engineering or related engineering.
• At least five (5) years of progressive experience in engineering program management within the Department of War (DoW) (previously Department of Defense); equivalent industry environment; or combination thereof.
• Demonstrated expertise in systems discipline (e.g. systems engineering human systems integration modeling and analysis) involving systems thinking and a systems approach to problem definition and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to direct the development of review and approve key technical documentation for both software and hardware development. Some examples include reviewing and/or contributing to technical documentation such as Technical Roadmaps System Design Documents Use Cases System Topologies Test plans Product Transition Plans and Technical Proposals.
• Demonstrated experience in direct management of technical planning risk management and technology transition strategy development and management.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in engineering or in a scientific domain related to systems engineering human performance and/or human effectiveness.
• Possesses one of the following minimum training requirements: DAWIA career field certification (Practitioner) in Engineering & Technical Management (ETM) OR Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Demonstrated experience working in a research and development program and/or studies surrounding human systems integration.
• Experience with programs utilizing Agile methodologies and incorporating AI management tools.

**Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with multi-disciplinary integrated product teams with demonstrated ability to communicate establish working relationships coordinate technical exchanges and manage expectations across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Exhibit competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis. With the ability to employ scientific and analytical techniques to define quantify and recommend the feasibility of assigned projects studies or problems and perform independent analysis leading to unique analytical recommendations and viable courses of action for complex technology challenges.
• Identify additional questions to be answered provide or critique essential elements of analysis and provide alternatives to be considered as well as suggest analytical techniques to be employed.
• The contractor employee shall transition scientific results from the research environment to the operational community and/or end users.
• Assist with the management of the portfolios cost constraints technical performance schedule and risk management to ensure the successful delivery of technical objectives and products within schedule limitations.
• Apply experience with writing technical briefings/reports and developing presentations to include ensuring the programs documentation and all deliverables meet professional and organizational standards.
• Work independently design research studies and agreements independently use strong attention to detail exhibit strong English skills maintain good organizational skills show initiative in performing assigned tasks and possess the ability to follow-up complex projects.
• Perform secondary and support functions within scope of the duties of the Science and Engineering Research Program Manager for the DHP Medical Human Performance Portfolio

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

ABOUT US:

Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000 USA company that provides medical technical logistical and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

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