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 Branch Chief within the Data Management Division, Digital Superiority Directorate (J6), USSPACECOM. Employee manages, plans, prioritizes, leads/directs the work of the branch, and is an authoritative representative on data governance, analytics, analytic technology portfolio management, and other related analyses

Duties

As a Branch Chief within the Data Management Division, plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the assigned Branch, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and customer needs are met. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents the Branch and/or Data Management Division with a variety of functional area organizations. Serves as a data superiority transformation/change agent for USSPACECOM.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Position is designated critical-sensitive. Incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ -Local Funded
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force,
• national security, and public safety. Therefore, incumbent is required to: (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription medication, and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing on short notice.
• Incumbent must pass initial and may be selected for random drug testing. May be subject to reasonable suspicion testing and safety mishap or accident testing.
• Incumbent is subject to uncommon tour of duty hours to include proficiency shifts, rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays on an infrequent basis.
• Extended shift work (12 hours), and off-duty hours on-call, particularly during Command exercises, special events, and emergencies.
• May occasionally be required to work irregular duty hours to include overtime and/or emergency overtime
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station in performance of temporary duty assignment (TDY) to include travelling on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.
• A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in mathematics, computer science, statistics, one of the physical sciences, engineering, or a closely-related scientific discipline is highly desired. An advanced degree(s) is preferred.
• May be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.
• This is a Supervisory Position, a 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions and the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1560 Data Science Series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours), plus additional education or appropriate experience. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must meet the basic requirements and have at least one (1) year of specialized experience to the GS-13 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay system (may have been obtained in the Federal service, military, or private sector). Specialized experience includes comprehensive professional knowledge and mastery of scientific methods and technics of operations research sufficient to apply new analytical developments, methodologies, and research findings to broad studies of an unprecedented nature; extensive knowledge and mastery of research techniques and concurrent knowledge of C4 programs, data architectures, principles, and concepts associated with command-and-control big data analytics, machine learning, AI, cognitive science for current and future strategic offense and defense and cyber forces to obtain information concerning subject studies to perform sound analyses; knowledge of advanced, analytical, mathematical, or statistical theories, principles, concepts, methods, and techniques to provide expert judgments concerning the validity of assumptions made and the criteria to evaluate alternatives and to formulate new policies which have broad and/or long range impact on major DoD big data and analytics, machine learning, AI and cognitive science programs. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to conceptualize, develop, adapt, modify, and apply new models to resolve the most difficult problems and to achieve support for alternative solutions within the scientific community; and skill in executing data management activities. 2. Knowledge and skill in a broad range of DOD or private sector C4 systems, data, big data analytics, machine learning, AI, cognitive science, programs, operations, strategies, tactics, resource and information processes, force structure, and weapons systems. Includes operations research analysis techniques and mastery of scientific and analytical capabilities. 3. Skill to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and design, build, and use models and simulation techniques. 4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and supervise, mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization. 5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex and/or sensitive issues; and maintain good working relations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith 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 by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address SPACECOM 250 Vandenberg Street Suite B016 Peterson SFB, CO 80914 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]