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Chief Technology Officer
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide · Posted 29 days ago
Hybrid Wright-Patterson AFB, OH $152K – $210K Apply by Jun 26, 2026 General Engineering ENTJINTJ Education
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The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) located at Wright-Patterson AFB serves as the principal scientific authority and primary science and technology (S&T) adviser to the AFRL Commander. The CTO plays a pivotal role in advancing the AFRL's core mission: discovering, developing, and integrating warfighting technologies across air, space, and cyberspace domains.
What You'll Do
- →The CTO acts as the strategic architect for AFRL's research initiatives, bridging the gap between theoretical science and applied warfighting capabilities while cultivating a premier scientific workforce and fostering global partnerships.
- →Oversees basic and applied research across AFRL and partner DoW agencies.
- →Advises the Commander and Executive Director to maximize mission relevance.
- →Directs senior scientific staff and serves as the senior technical representative in high-level global and inter-agency collaborations.
- →Conducts comprehensive research across air, space, and cyberspace domains.
- →Formulates R&D programs to advance core technologies, defining critical milestones, testing parameters, and transition strategies to move promising research into advanced development.
- →Authoritatively guides in-house technology resources and core programs.
- →Champions domestic and international partnerships with academia, industry, and government.
- →Proposes and directs influential study teams led by senior functional experts.
- →Chairs the AFRL Research Council to uphold the highest technical quality across the enterprise.
- →Responsible for reviewing the technology portfolio, recruiting top-tier Scientific and Professional (ST) executives, and organizing workshops to enhance the technical community's competence.
Requirements
- ✓A professional physical science, computer science, biological science, engineering, or mathematics degree from an accredited institution is required.
- ✓An advanced degree or doctorate in a related professional discipline is highly desired.
Personality Fit
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