Strategic Operations Officer

About the role

OPEN TO CURRENT AFRL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY. This announcement will be accepting candidates until 11:45 PM EST, 6 October 2026. The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Technology Transition Office (TTO) seeks to hire an outstanding operational leader in the role of Strategic Operations Officer. This position will be filled at the grade of DO-04 (GS-15 or equivalent) and is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. The Strategic Operations Officer is a critical role located in the Enterprise Integration Division within the TTO. This role is designed for a strategy to task‑minded, highly organized professional capable of building, refining, and sustaining the operational framework for a complex, fast‑paced division. The TTO is seeking a motivated leader to manage the division's daily battle rhythm, organize high‑visibility events, and serve as a key bridge to external partners. The ideal candidate possesses a strong execution‑oriented mindset, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to seamlessly coordinate with external stakeholders in the DAF and across the DoW.

Responsibilities

• Establish, mature, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational workflows to optimize division performance and efficiency.
• Lead, coordinate, and drive the division’s long-term strategic planning cycles and alignment activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute critical strategic events, including high-level leadership offsites, SL visits, industry days, and inter-agency working groups.
• Serve as the primary operational liaison and foster collaborative relationships with external AFRL partners and key DAF customers.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to integrate strategic priorities into actionable divisional workflows.
• Prepare, synthesize, and deliver high-impact executive-level reports, briefing materials, and presentations for TTO and DAF senior leadership.
• Build a