Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional-level computer science expertise to efforts to identify and facilitate identification, exploitation, and application of methods, technologies, and tools to facilitate aggregation of knowledge and expertise the Command possesses in the areas of business needs, domain knowledge, analytical skills, and software and systems engineering.

Duties

Consults regularly with customer community representatives to identify, assess, and deconflict information about evolving CO operational requirements, with particular emphasis on challenges data science concepts and methods might successfully address. Provides technical oversight and facilitation for a diverse program of exploratory and pilot/prototyping activities to critically assess the suitability and feasibility (both technologically and in terms of cost and risk) of emerging data science concepts, methods, and tools to address DoD cyberspace mission analytic needs. provides technical oversight and guidance for other directorates' (e.g., J6, J9) and external partners' more in-depth efforts to integrate and implement data science concepts and methods for which initial feasibility was demonstrated via the initiatives described above.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive Security Clearance with access to sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• PCS costs 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, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Incumbent is subject to initial and random drug testing.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft.
• The incumbent must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. ***Salary Ranges includes local market supplement*** This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 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. or Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph above, plus additional education or appropriate experience. POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position has a positive education requirement. If transcripts are not provided, your resume MUST list the appropriate academic field (e.g. biology, mechanical engineering, economics, sociology, etc.) and all courses you have taken (including those failed), which appear to satisfy the qualification requirements of the position for which you are applying. List graduate and undergraduate courses separately. Include the descriptive title and course code, completion date, grade, number of semester, quarter or classroom hours (for education completed at business, secretarial, technical school or military schools) and graduate and undergraduate classes. **As of 1 Sep 2016, current internal AF employees must attach their transcripts. Failure to do so will result in not being referred for the position. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: work requires a knowledge base that prepares the incumbent to provide guidance for and substantively contribute to efforts to investigate and critically assess advanced and emerging methods and facilitating technologies, as well as proposed processes, algorithms, tools, and systems for use by the cyberspace program community to extract and interpret findings from varied structured and unstructured data sets related to the data science life cycle. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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 and skill in applying mathematical and statistical theories, techniques, and methods, including those associated with computer science, to design, and construct new processes for modeling, interpreting, and reporting quantitative information, trends, relationships, and correlations among or within data sets to support operations to protect, detect, and mitigate IT and cyberspace vulnerabilities. 2. Knowledge of and skill in leveraging IT-based tools (e.g., data-driven algorithms, qualitative and quantitative statistical methods, data analytics, data modeling and simulation, data visualization, agile software development) to support military operations and missions. 3. Knowledge of methods, techniques, and processes supporting the digitization, integration, and optimization of processes, system components, infrastructure requirements, user experience design features, and test and evaluation methods sufficient to design, test, debug, and maintain complex data science-based tools and to provide technical guidance to other specialists performing similar activities. 4. Knowledge of complex information technology analysis concepts, functions, techniques, and capabilities sufficient to evaluate the feasibility of proposed new systems, applications, and tools, and to provide leadership for the successful vetting and integration with existing and anticipated infrastructure and digital environment. 5. Knowledge of and skill in application of program/project management principals and techniques sufficient to maintain cost, schedule and performance parameters, provide in-depth analysis and develop measures for accessing the return on investment and/or effectiveness of acquisitions and delivered capabilities. 6. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and significant human capital management functions. 7. Ability to communicate complex information both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, and to and maintain establish strong working relationships with individuals and groups. 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 IC - Air Force DCIPS 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]