SOULFORGE Program ManagerAir Force Research Laboratory

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED US CITIZENS.

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 EST, 4 December 2026.

Salary Range (without locality): DR-03 (GS-14 or equiv): $104,180 - $147,224

AFRL/RF in Rome, NY is seeking a highly skilled and motivated scientist or engineer to fill the role of program manager for the SOULFORGE portfolio. AFRL/RF executes programs in this portfolio for both internal AFRL groups along with a wide range of customers through the Department of War. The SOULFORGE program manager will be responsible for maintaining close collaboration with both technical performers and the warfighter to accelerate the research, development, and transition of innovative cyber technologies. This is accomplished through leveraging the technical and programmatic expertise at AFRL/RF and will be the job of the program manager to coordinate and position these skill sets to achieve the portfolio goals. This is a high visibility, rewarding position that supports the National Defense Strategy and will influence the lives and careers of numerous individuals.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Engage with warfighter organizations to coordinate the research and development of innovative technologies to address challenges faced across a wide range of operational environments.
• Integrate world-class research and development programs based upon existing and anticipated Air Force and Space Force requirements and leveraging national activities.
• Actively coordinate and advise AFRL and other DoW agencies such as Cyber Command, OUSD(R&E), and DARPA or other national and international organizations in these areas.
• Prepares, reviews, or directs briefings and decision papers which inform AFRL and peer organizations across the research community on the status and advances in these programs.
• Program management as directed by the SOULFORGE portfolio lead as it relates to budget, schedule, contract management, risk reduction, reporting and information protection.
• Uses knowledge of fields to respond to changing priorities within the Department of the Air Force to align team in a dynamic environment; and performs other duties as assigned.