CHIEF SCIENTIST/SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR TO AF/SG

Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Falls Church, VA · Lead / Staff / Principal

$151,662 – $209,600

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

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. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

Program Management

What they ask for

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