Mr. Stanley is responsible for preparing policy, guidance and advocacy for the Air Force's annual $2 billion science and technology program. He provides annual testimony to Congress, technical advice and counsel to the Air Force Acquisition Executive and the Air Force's science and technology recommendations to the Office of the Secretary of Defense. In addition, he oversees a broad range of engineering and technical management policy spanning systems engineering, environmental safety and occupational health, industrial preparedness and functional management of more than 14,000 military and civilian scientists and engineers.