Total 25 science rd research job vacancies in altus afb oklahoma

• Perform a full range of laboratory testing to include but not limited to Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, or Blood Bank section.
• Resolve technical problems and ensures remedial actions are taken whenever test results deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Ensure the quality control system is at the appropriate level to properly monitor testing performed by laboratory personnel.
• Evaluate reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses.
• Compare new methods or instrumentation with existing ones to determine performance characteristics suitability.
• Perform various tests that may stand alone or in an algorithm of other laboratory testing to diagnosis and assess the prognosis of patients.

• Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Employs scientific and analytical techniques to define, quantify, and evaluate the feasibility of assigned projects, studies or problems.
• Reviews and evaluates study projects, proposals, and/or reports for adequacy of methodology, including the use or development of computerized models, ensuring the techniques used are valid and appropriate to the problem or issue identified.
• Serves as a consultant and command level technical expert to senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations.
• Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.

-Responsible for planning and accomplishing complete laboratory projects or experiments for the departmental research and teaching laboratories.
-Conceive, recommend and implement new design approaches and devises alternative ways of accomplishing objectives.
-Maintain cognizance of the operating principles as well as the setup, alignment, maintenance and operational procedures for a wide range of scientific components and subsystems.
-Provide technical support, assistance, advice and instruction to faculty and maintains a safe working laboratory environment.

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• Performs a variety of tasks in support of projects assigned to higher level analysts.
• Performs special research tasks designed to utilize and enhance knowledge of work processes and techniques, and to afford an opportunity to apply the fundamentals of associated disciplines
• Identifies sources of data and performs data acquisition and reduction.
• Develops reports which summarize accomplishments and results of assignments, and presents findings within own organization.
• Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments.

• Plans own work procedures to be applied in support of projects assigned to higher grade operations research analysts.
• Performs general operations research assignments consisting of a series of interrelated tasks or problems screened by a higher grade operations analyst.
• Assists higher grade analysts in finding solutions to problems requiring a variety of data sources and operations research disciplines.
• Develops written summaries and reports to be used by higher level analysts, contractors and/or customers.
• Keeps abreast of emerging techniques and professional developments to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments.

• Plans, organizes, and oversees assigned activities in the Environmental or Asset Management Division.
• Exercises program and project management responsibilities
• Represents the Environmental or Asset Management Division with a variety of USAF/DoD organizations, groups, teams, or committees.
• Communicates and coordinates environmental issues with higher headquarters, regulatory agencies, other installation units, community officials, etc.
• Participates in the development and execution of the environmental budget and preparation of planning, programming, and budgeting system (PPBS) documentation in support of environmental Quality Branch.

• Provides full range of data science services for scientific and technical intelligence applications, including technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance. Leads a team providing expert knowledge of data science, data engineering, mathematics, statistical analysis, and modeling/simulation to apply to enterprise program level oversight.
• Leads team of Data Scientists working on complex data problems. Serves as team lead providing technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance to partners throughout NASIC, in the solving of highly complex problems. Leads projects working at various stages to include development of action plans, identification of requirements, development and presentation of briefings, data visualizations, and other applicable required project materials and documents.
• Makes technical recommendations and promotes information exchanges with NASIC leadership, and with Intelligence Community, and DoD entities. Integration of technical reports and documents that result from each project or activity. Represents the organization during visits with government and industry representatives.
• Develops and implements Data Science training programs for team and Center use. Develops NASICs data science-related training curriculum. Researches and establishes corresponding training delivery mechanisms. Works with Principal Technical Advisor to establish the training plan, curriculum focus areas, and pace of training offerings.

Continued from Summary: Provide required knowledge and application of engineering, mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling/simulation, and/or other scientific principles, methods, and techniques. Apply knowledge in the planning, research, design, development, test, evaluation, integration, acquisition, dissemination, sustainment, modification, and/or exploitation of highly complex information technology (IT) systems to support the Air Force's mission objectives. Facilitate the integration of network and network-reliant information technology capabilities supporting the nation's warfighters with decisive cyber capabilities for mission success. Provide decision quality data, statistical models, and analysis to implement and maintain a resilient network environment, core services, and infrastructure that preserves the operational advantage. Gather and generate organizational metrics for leadership to facilitate data-driven decisions. Assess current performance, identify opportunities for performance improvement, and provide objective analysis of the second and third order impacts technology decisions, configurations, and architectures.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and directs first-level supervisory activities.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Leads a broad range of analyses and/or engineering assignments for the development and documentation of operational concepts and strategies for assigned programs/projects.
• Represents AFNIC with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction with technical and professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, contractors, research and development organizations, and participation in formal training programs.

• Serves as a Research Pilot in the Flight Operations Branch, which is responsible for the execution of multiple aeronautics and airborne science research projects.
• Provides guidance in documentation preparation for specific tests, defines requirements, and assists in the accomplishment of mission objectives by active participation as a test pilot.
• Assigned to flight research programs involving objectives, hardware, and instrumentation for which few, if any, previous policies or precedents have been established and often involve state of-the-art equipment and/or take place in remote areas.
• Advises the Director for Flight Operations and the Chief Pilot on all phases of aircraft and science data gathering activities, flight instructional techniques, air traffic control procedures, and regulations.
• Maintains proficiency in multiple aircraft and demonstrates expertise in handling all types of in-flight and on-ground emergencies.
• Evaluates operational compatibility, technical feasibility, and economic viability of structural and instrumentation modifications to research aircraft
• Determines the effect various aircraft modifications and flight profiles have on safety-of-flight, aircraft performance and handling characteristics, and overall aircraft flight readiness.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Serves as the recognized technical advisor to the installations across the command in Art of the Possible (AoP) implementation and execution.
• Directs, coordinates, and oversees project/study work.
• Develops and implements the Command's AoP program.
• Represents the command at higher levels within the command.
• Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency

• Provide technical guidance and direction to aircraft engineering technicians and overall technical authority for the assigned research platform.
• Perform modifications, periodic and unscheduled maintenance, and pre- post- and thru- flight activities.
• Troubleshoot multiple aircraft including Global Hawk and ground control station electronic, avionics, instrumentation, science and research instrument components, and associated test equipment.
• Work closely with engineers and or customers to plan, design, install, troubleshoot, repair, and improve complex avionics, instrumentation, and science or research instrument systems.
• Read and interpret aircraft blueprints, technical directives, planning documents, test specifications, technical publications and procedures, and applicable safety manuals.
• Serve as the designated system inspector for assigned research aircraft, conducting thorough inspections in all areas that impact airworthiness and operational safety.
• Support professional engineers in performing experiments, research, and development activities requiring an in-depth knowledge of technical engineering methods, applications, practices, and principles to work on concepts and experimental projects.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Advises, administers, or performs professional, scientific, or technical work concerned with engineering or architectural projects, facilities, structures, systems, processes, equipment, devices, material or methods.
• Conducts special studies for NASA Programs/Projects and its partners.
• Engages in professional scientific and engineering work requiring knowledge of the science or art, or both, by which materials, natural resources, and powers are made useful.
• Performs a variety of technical managerial functions typically involving two or more areas of management functions such as resources analysis, technical management systems, technical engineering operations management, configuration management.
• Performs multiple functions alongside other engineers to include planning, design, test and evaluation, cost analyses, program management, project and quality management.
• Performs technical activities supporting the management process whether within the context of a line organization, direction of a contracted effort, or management of grants. Work may involve monitoring contractors supporting NASA projects.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Leads the effort to determine/tailor applicable Flight Termination System (FTS) design and testing requirements for flight projects.
• Ensures compliance with tailored FTS design and testing requirements. Responsible to develop and process FTS waivers.
• Provides flight projects with guidance on FTS design and testing requirements compliance, including associated components and/or assemblies. Assists in the development, integration, and operation of the flight vehicle's FTS to ensure compliance.
• Ensures discrepancies, anomalies, and failure of FTS components and subsystems during testing are appropriately addressed to the satisfaction of the Government.
• Leads the planning and coordination on an assigned flight project as the FTS Point of Contact to Government organizations and commercial companies in order to ensure full integration of technical and operational requirements.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Performs project management for space and aeronautical systems, vehicles, and/or payloads such as: design and operational requirements definition; hardware/software development; managing testing, safety, integration, certification or operations.
• Develops, tests, evaluates, researches, operates, maintains, remodels, and/or decommissions aircraft and/or spacecraft.
• Investigates phenomena encountered in aerospace flight, monitoring and analyzing unknown or unfamiliar aerospace vehicles, piloting aerospace vehicles, and/or developing aviation safety standards and regulations.
• Performs multiple functions such as planning, research, design, development, test and evaluation, cost analyses, program and project management.
• Monitors contracted work either externally or on-site in the facility of the contractor.
• Works alongside contract aerospace engineers to incorporate new technologies, improve reliability, extend the life of an aerospace vehicle, and/or reduce total ownership costs.
• Conducts specialized studies on flight vehicles, which may include overall and individual major systems components, and additional airborne equipment encompassed in the structure, to ensure their safety, suitability, and effectiveness in operation.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASAs commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Manage projects, develop test systems, and/or test aerospace materials as a project manager, general/aerospace/electrical engineer, or physical scientist in areas like facility systems, facility and test infrastructures, and space flight hardware.
• Generate and apply theories, principles, practical concepts, processes, and systems related to engineering design, standards, codes, and techniques in support of a variety of Center Infrastructure, Program projects and NASA’s mission.
• Provide oversight of on- and off-site contractors’ performance to ensure contractual obligations are met and government resources are expended in an economical and beneficial manner.
• Oversee the design and execution of complex projects with multiple subsystems, services, capabilities, or products that support NASA functions, programs, or projects.
• Use established criteria and professional judgment to modify or design, construct, and utilize laboratories, facilities, equipment, or processes to support Center program and Agency goals.
• Serve on teams of multi-disciplined, cross-organizational, and complex design, construction, fabrication and testing projects utilizing traditional engineering science disciplines (e.g. mechanical, electrical, materials, industrial, and chemical).
• Perform multiple functions which may include, planning, research, design, development, test and evaluation, cost analyses, program, and project management.
• Handle environments of rapid change, hazardous conditions and competing priorities rationally and quickly.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.

• Conducts special studies for NASA Programs/Projects and its partners.
• Engages in professional scientific and engineering work requiring knowledge of the science or art, or both, by which materials, natural resources, and powers are made useful.
• Performs multiple functions alongside other engineers to include planning, design, test and evaluation, cost analyses, risk management, program management, project and quality management.
• Performs technical activities supporting the management process whether within the context of a line organization, direction of a contracted effort, or management of grants. Work may involve monitoring contractors supporting NASA projects.
• Serves as an authority in areas of technical managerial functions involving two or more areas of management functions such as resources analysis, technical management systems, technical engineering operations management, configuration management.
• Serves as a technical authority advising, administering, or performing professional scientific/technical work concerned with engineering or architectural projects, facilities, structures, systems, processes, equipment, devices, materials, or methods.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.