# CHIEF SCIENTIST/SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR TO AF/SG

Hiring organization: [Department of the Air Force Headquarters](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/department-of-the-air-force-headquarters)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c237dfd2-3a7d-4cfe-88ad-0fdd7d3a00b2

Listed on Department of the Air Force Headquarters's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal
- Location: Falls Church, VA
- Salary: 151662 – 209600 USD per year

## Summary

The Air Force seeks a senior scientist to shape military medical research and development strategy, translating combat healthcare challenges into funded, operationally ready programs. This role demands expertise in biomedical research, defense acquisition, and strategic leadership across military and federal health agencies.

_Our summary, not Department of the Air Force Headquarters's wording._

## Skills named

Program Management

## Required

- Bachelor's degree or higher in medical, health, or allied sciences
- Technical leadership in medical research, development, and acquisition strategy
- Senior-level scientific expertise in formulating and implementing comprehensive RDA strategies
- Superior technical leadership in health or biomedical sciences with proven record of leading advanced research
- Experience bridging scientific innovation with operational applications
- Experience transitioning research knowledge or technologies into operationally relevant capabilities
- Program Management Level III certification within 24 months of assignment

## Nice to have

- Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in health sciences or allied sciences with STEM emphasis
- Coursework in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, immunology, genetics, healthcare operations or management
- Completion of a research thesis

Apply on Department of the Air Force Headquarters's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889808800