Digital/IT Platform Product Owner

Job Overview

OPEN TO DEPARTMENT OF AIR FORCE (DAF) CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 PM EST, 31 July 2026.

The position is located at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio and will be filled as a General Engineer (0801), a Computer Scientist (1550), or an Information Technology Specialist (2210) or 1101. This job announcement is open to DR-03, DO-03, or equivalent.The position serves as the Product Owner in the Digital Service Delivery & Support Division.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Adoption & Value: Drives adoption, monitors usage, measures benefits, and generates demand to maximize AFRL ROI.
• Stakeholder Management: Fosters partnerships across AFRL, DAF, and vendors, and regularly advises leadership on IT strategies, plans, and issues.
• Roadmap Strategy: Maintains the internal implementation roadmap and influences vendor priorities using illustrative use cases.
• Execution & Implementation: Clears adoption hurdles and plans Agile digital pilots/pathfinders for broader enterprise scaling.
• Process & Risk Mitigation: Enhances IZD division service delivery, manages risk assessments/corrective plans, and shapes flexible contracting models.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the previous or equivalent grade level of the position being advertised.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance (TS/SCI).
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, www.sss.gov.

This advertisement is for multiple job series. Eligibility based on job series for which you qualify are as follows:

• Engineer (0800): To meet eligibility of an Engineer, applicants must meet the following basic requirements. Degree in Engineering. The program must have been ABET accredited. For a full description of the 0800 requirements, see the following Occupational Requirements here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf.
• Computer Scientist (1550): To meet the eligibility for a Computer Scientist, applicants must meet the following basic requirements. For a full description of the 1550 requirements, see the following Occupational Requirements here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/.
• Information Technology (IT) Specialist (2210): To meet eligibility of an IT Specialist, applicants must meet the following basic requirements. Experience that demonstrated accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed several alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of IT system design, such as what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project. For a full description of the 2210 requirements, see the following Occupational Requirements here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/gs-2210-information-technology-management-series/.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with classified IT systems and/or networks.
• Experience leading cross-organizational teams or programs.
• An advanced academic degree is highly desired.
• Cultivates and sustains a professional environment of cooperation, cohesion and teamwork

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

Yes

Series

0801

1101

1550

2210

Additional Information

Requisition Number 22149

Posting End Date

07/31/2026