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This role supports the Defense Health Program (DHP) Medical Human Performance Portfolio by working directly with the Product Line Lead and Lead Program Manager, as well as R&D personnel and laboratories executing the medical human performance research mission, to advance Air Force Medical Command research interests through the development of individualized high-performance integrated systems and health readiness solutions.\nResponsibilities\nCollaborates with multi-disciplinary integrated product teams, demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively, establish working relationships, coordinate technical exchanges, and manage expectations across a wide range of stakeholders. \nApplies rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis, employing scientific and analytical techniques to define, quantify, and assess the feasibility of assigned projects, studies, and problems\nPerforms independent analysis leading to unique recommendations and viable courses of action for complex technology challenges. \nIdentifies additional questions to be answered, provides or critiques essential elements of analysis, proposes alternatives for consideration, and recommends analytical techniques to be employed. \nTransitions scientific results from the research environment to the operational community and/or end users. \nAssists with managing the portfolio's cost constraints, technical performance, schedule, and risk to ensure the successful delivery of technical objectives and products within established timelines. \nPrepares and delivers technical briefings, reports, and presentations, ensuring all program documentation and deliverables meet professional and organizational standards. \nWorks independently to design research studies and agreements, applying strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and initiative \nPerforms additional support functions within the scope of the Science and Engineering Research Program Manager role for the DHP Medical Human Performance Portfolio.\nOther duties as assigned\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in systems engineering or related Engineering \nMaster’s degree in engineering or in a scientific domain related to systems engineering, human performance or human effectiveness Preferred \nMinimum five (5) years ’experience in engineering program management within the Department of War (DoW) (previously Department of Defense); equivalent industry environment; or combination thereof.\nPossess DAWIA career field certification (Practitioner) in Engineering & Technical Management (ETM) Preferred OR Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Preferred.\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nExperience working in a research and development program and/or studies surrounding human systems integration Preferred\nExperience with program utilizing Agile methodologies and incorporating AI management tools Preferred\nKnowledge and expertise in a systems discipline (e.g., systems engineering, human systems integration, modeling and analysis) involving systems thinking and a systems approach to problem definition and solution.\nAbility to direct the development of, review, and approve key technical documentation for both software and hardware development. 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.\nKnowledge and experience in direct management of technical planning, risk management, and technology transition strategy development and management.\nAbility to follow through on complex, long-term projects.\nPhysical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)\nTravel may be required.\nWhile performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.\nAny estimated salary provided by this job board may not align with Chenega's compensation program. 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