PLANS AND PROGRAMS ENGINEER - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Benefits

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Salary

$130K-$197K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

41% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Application

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Deadline

Jun 26, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Where they hire

Hires in: OH From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

PLANS AND PROGRAMS ENGINEER - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a command focal point for Digital Materiel management as relates to complex weapon system architectures for the Air Force and Weapon Systems acquisition and sustainment activities. Duties DUTY 1: Develops and recommends command-level systems engineering policy and procedures including those which affect top secret and special access technologies and programs. DUTY 2: Coordinates systems engineering matters with organizations such as AFMC Centers, other services and agencies, DoD, industry, and academia at all classification levels. DUTY 3: Serves as a consultant and expert in engineering work involved in the application of advance theories, concepts, and principles related to development or sustainment of systems. DUTY 4: represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Serves on special agency and inter-agency committees, coordinating groups where decisions, commitments, and conclusions have considerable impact on the long-range planning and establishment of future projects/programs. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized

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