Job Overview

OPEN TO DEPT OF AIR FORCE (DAF) CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 PM EST, 14 August 2026.

The Mission Support Division (RAY) Chief serves as a senior leader responsible for directing, planning, and executing a diverse portfolio of programs and operations that provide critical support to the Air Warfare Directorate. RAY ensures the foundational stability and operational success of research endeavors through its four branches: Research Operations, Infrastructure Engineering, Protection, and Business and Research Support.

This position provides executive-level oversight across these multiple functional areas and ensures alignment with organizational priorities, mission objectives, and statutory requirements. The incumbent leads a multidisciplinary workforce and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-impact results that enable the directorate's research and development mission.

Major Duties Include, But Not Limited To

Provide strategic leadership, vision,



and direction for a division responsible for ensuring mission execution and organizational effectiveness.
Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs, and initiatives that support enterprise goals.
Lead and manage a diverse team of supervisors, specialists, analysts, and technical experts; establish contribution expectations and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Allocate resources, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational standards.
Identify risks, assess impacts, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure operational resilience and mission continuity.
Drive data-informed decision-making and champion process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Oversee development of long-range plans, strategic roadmaps, and workforce strategies to meet emerging mission needs.
Foster

📌 Division Chief, Mission Support Division (Tirhuta)
🏢 Air Force Research Laboratory
📍 Tirhuta