Summary

This is a Non-Tenure Track position.

Performs Associate Director duties in the Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques Center of Excellence (STAT COE) located at AFIT.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from U.S. Citizens (U.S. citizenship required at time of application).

Duties

Performs the following faculty duties in the Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques Center of Excellence (STAT COE)Air Force Institute of Technology:
Leading the STAT COE and the HS CoBP

Supports the Director in leading the Air Force Institute of Technology's Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques (STAT) Center of Excellence, ensuring this Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) designated Center is properly resourced to accomplish its mission. Supports leadership of the Homeland Security Community of Best Practices to enhance test and evaluation (T&E) in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Represents the STAT COE and acts as Director as required when the Director is not available. Contributes to the development and implementation of strategic vision and mission of the STAT COE: "To develop and apply independent, tailored STAT solutions to T&E that deliver insight to inform better decisions." Works directly with senior leaders from across OSD, the Armed Services, and DHS to enhance the scientific rigor of T&E across the enterprise. Interacts with the Executive Director, DTE&A (Developmental Test, Evaluation, and Assessment) to provide advice and STAT support to help execute the DTE&A vision for DOD-wide T&E. Supports the Director through contract execution and oversight as the Assistant Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR), including coordinating with DTIC and the contracting offices to transfer funding and execute contract modifications. Responsible for contract execution oversight, including tracking expenditures and schedule to ensure the production of quality deliverables within the period of performance. Participates in negotiations with new customers to formalize proposals that specify scope, cost, and deliverables, and manages the proposals process from initial draft to closeout. Oversees Center personnel in developing and producing best practices and case studies that help practitioners readily understand and seek to apply STAT in their programs. Participates in outreach across the DOD and DHS T&E communities to raise awareness of T&E issues and advancements, and to locate, identify, and pursue potential collaboration opportunities and sponsorships.

Overseeing Center's Consulting Capability and Efforts

Manages and oversees the STAT COE subject matter experts ("STAT Experts") as they engage with teams and organizations to provide STAT advice, mentorship, and assistance in T&E activities such as test planning, test design, experimentation, data analysis, and M&S. Ensures STAT Experts are capable of productively engaging and interacting with customers to enable effective integration. Advises the Director in the assignment of STAT Experts to consulting activities to optimally match skills and capabilities to customer challenges. Receives periodic update on the status, challenges, and path forward for all ongoing STAT consulting engagements to identify trends and vector STAT Experts appropriately for success.

Managing Center's Applied Research Efforts

Assembles and oversees teams of STAT Experts as they conduct STAT-related applied research that is relevant and valuable to customer organizations. Works with potential customers to understand their STAT gaps and desired outcomes that can be effectively addressed through applied research activities and deliverables. Coordinates the authoring and formalizing of proposals that accurately document applied research projects, including scope & tasks, cost, period of performance (POP), and deliverables. Tracks cost, schedule, and performance of each applied research project through periodic reviews. Reviews deliverables to ensure quality prior to review by the Director and delivery to the customer.

Provides STAT Expert Workforce Development Opportunities
Leads the development and execution of STAT classes that are funded by sponsors to be tailored and directly relevant to their needs. Writes and coordinates the formalizing of proposals that ensure each customer receives the precise academic instruction needed by its audience, in a cost-effective manner. Maintains a library of classes with corresponding materials that can be executed at the behest of new sponsors. Ensures the quality of the class materials and instruction. Ensures STAT COE workforce development efforts are synergistic with those of other organizations such as AFIT/EN, AFIT/LS, and DAU.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Master's degree required. Ph.D. degree desirable.
Permanent Change in Station (PCS) cost and travel costs are not authorized.
U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
Employee must maintain current certifications.
Incumbent may be required to serve a one-year trial period.
Candidates are not required to have active duty service or veterans preference to be referred and considered. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official.
The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. This is a Top Secret position. (1 of 2)
The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination. (2 of 2)
Initial appointment is under Schedule A appointing authority, Excepted Appointment Not-to-Exceed 3 years.
At the time of the expiration of the initial appointment an employee who adequately demonstrates professional competence can be extended in increments up to 3 years or for an indefinite period.
An initial appointment can be allowed to expire for an employee who does not adequately demonstrate professional competence.
The appointment cannot be converted to a permanent tenure in the competitive service.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. This is an Administratively Determined position in the excepted service.
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued

Term appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for this position and if selected, may require a break in service of at least 3 days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
Incumbent may be required to travel by commercial or military conveyance (or other means of travel) to perform temporary duty.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Additional duties supporting the academic and administrative aspects of a military school can be assigned by school and/or university leaders.
Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests.

Qualifications

Must have an earned Master's degree before employment begins in, or closely related to, one of the following fields: Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering, or Computer Science. PhD highly desired.
Experience in defense acquisition activities and a record of demonstrated administrative ability and academic leadership is required. A publication record, experience writing and overseeing contracts, experience in obtaining external research funding, administrative experience managing multiple projects and budgets involving personnel at various levels, sound academic and professional leadership abilities, and previous research or consulting work experience in acquisition developmental testing is desired. Government and/or military experience is desired.
Commensurate with their intended academic rank, the applicant's record of scholarship must show the ability or potential to (1) conduct and disseminate scholarly research, (2) effectively teach graduate level courses and (3) meet professional and institutional service obligations.
Knowledge and expertise of current defense technologies, and where appropriate, defense programs at the national level including political processes, military budgeting priorities, and developing alliances between departments and agencies.
Possess the ability to communicate clearly and expertly in both verbal and written forms concerning academic, administrative, and technical subject matters.

Applicants will be assessed based on education, evidence of teaching effectiveness, quality of scholarship, and demonstrated service to educational institutions and the discipline commensurate with years in the disciplinle.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: This 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.

If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date.

Additional information

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. Late applications from veterans will not be accepted for faculty positions. Late applications for veterans only apply when filling positions in the competitive service.

Individuals who are eligible for Schedule A, 213.3102(u) appointments cannot be referred under the Air Force Selective Placement Program process for faculty positions. Schedule A applicants must email a completed application package to the address specified in the "How to Apply" section and it must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Late or incomplete application packages will not be considered.

As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information click here.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click herefor more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of at least three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Application materials become the property of AFIT and WILL NOT be returned.

Applications submitted under this announcement will be considered ONLY for this vacancy.

Travel and relocation expenses WILL Not be paid; however a cash incentive may be offered.

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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.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Starting September 27, 2025, USAJOBS began restricting all resumes to two pages in length.

Applicants possessing the required qualifications as contained within this announcement will be evaluated and ranked by a Faculty-Rating Panel based on the extent to which their experience and education relate to the requirements of the position. A personal interview and presentation to the faculty may be required of the top applicants.

Applicants will be assessed based on their teaching credentials, scholarship, service, and education. Your application package (curriculum vitae, transcripts, supporting documents, etc.) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully.

An incomplete package will result in non-consideration of your application.

Interested persons should submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of interest that addresses the ways in which the applicant's qualifications meet the requirements of the ad to include evidence of teaching excellence and promise of research productivity. Additional documents are required to complete your application package, please reference the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" section for more information.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Letter of application (cover letter) (Required)
Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted in any format. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hour per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply". (Required)
Curriculum Vitae: You must submit a curriculum vitae (no length restrictions), and it must contain detailed information in the following areas, as appropriate (Required):
- Teaching Accomplishments: Include teaching experience and teaching awards.
- Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, and awards.
- Service Accomplishments: Include membership, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc.
Transcripts - This 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. (Required)
List of three professional references (to include name, complete mailing address and phone number) (Required - may be in CV)
Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your professional work is (Highly Desired)
Statement of Teaching (Highly Desired)
Statement of Research interests (Highly Desired)
Veterans' preference documents, if applicable (i.e. DD-214, SF-15, Veterans Affairs letter for federal employment) (If applicable)
U.S. Equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) credentialing agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion for education completed in foreign colleges or universities. (If applicable)

An incomplete package will result in non-consideration of your application.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/19/2026.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12939950

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: a letter of application (cover letter), resume, curriculum vitae, legible copies of ALL transcripts, statement of teaching, and statement of research interest.

PLEASE NOTE: A Master's degree is required before employment begins, but ALL transcripts must be provided for ALL degrees being pursued or obtained as stated in your curriculum vitae are required.

Questions on the position opening or the Department should be directed to the Tammy Nixon at email: tammy.nixon.3@us.af.mil. You can also notify her of your intention to apply.

An incomplete package will result in non-consideration of your application.
1. Your Resume:

Resumes may not exceed two pages. 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. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here.
If you submit more than one Resume, only the most recent (latest) will be reviewed to determine your qualifications. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.
For qualification determination your Resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your Resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series, and grade, i.e., GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy.
Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume.

2. Your Curriculum Vitae:

Teaching accomplishments: Include teaching experience and teaching awards
Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, and awards
Service Accomplishments: Include membership, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc.
Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the curriculum vitae you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy.

3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

If you are claiming veterans' preference, please provide basic eligibility information in your cover letter. Also include in your application a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4) and, if disabled, a completed SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference), along with a letter for federal employment from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicating your service-connected disability rating.

IF APPLICABLE: An active-duty military member's statement of service/certification letter will be accepted in lieu of a DD-214. The statement/certification letter can be obtained from your servicing military personnel office and must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate your rank, dates of active-duty service, and type of discharge/character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military separation, if member is on terminal leave, and if applicable, with the appropriate 180-day approved waiver.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully.

You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center

Phone: 1-800-525-0102
Email: DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY

Address: Wright Patterson AFB Tenants
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
US

Next steps

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.

Upon vacancy closeout, applicants will be notified via e-mail acknowledging receipt of their application package and advised of the anticipated selection date.

Upon candidate selection, all applicants will be notified via e-mail of their selection/non-selection status.

Associate Director, Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques Center of Excellence (STAT COE) Job in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH