Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to establish and oversee pioneering efforts to conceive, develop, and implement novel, innovative applications, methodologies, and data visualization projects supporting USD(I&S) oversight of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise. Identify data sources that can be leveraged to generate objective metrics.

Duties

Performs a broad range of data analyses assignments entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advance approaches, and/or new technology in support of CCI EMSO objectives. Conducts expert-level research in the areas of analytical technologies and business processes to recommend methodologies authoritatively to better leverage data analytics in support of CDM CCI EMSO objectives. Performs authoritative analysis of complex user requirements and design programs to support them. Interfaces with senior leadership on complex data problems, makes sound recommendations, and implements data decisions based on expert scientific data principles and affordable solutions. Prepares and delivers authoritative written and oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff services functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to precedential findings.

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). 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, 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
• Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) that must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability function effectively.
• This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")

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 AND Individual Occupational Requirement for Data Science Series, 1560 ***Salary Ranges includes local market supplement*** This is a GG-15 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-15 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Expert" work level and are equivalent to those at the GG-15 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: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) in Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position., plus additional education or appropriate experience. **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: knowledge and mastery in applying broad areas of operations research, statistics, mathematics, modeling, data science, machine learning, and optimization, sufficient to serve as leading authority and technical advisor to senior leaders. Expert knowledge and mastery of a broad range of data analyses, mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling/simulation, and/or other scientific concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques, practices, and procedures. Expert knowledge and mastery working with large and complex data sets and performing extensive analysis of volumes of data to develop new hypotheses and theories. Advanced skill programming and the application of advanced operations research, data science, and novel machine learning techniques and algorithms; to apply Structured Query Language and NoSQL "big data" instances to data hosted on enterprise and/or tactical computing infrastructures, using open-source statistical packages and commercial analytic tools; and to apply data visualization techniques for presenting data and analytical results using various elements. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts & 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: Knowledge of a broad range of data analyses, mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling, simulation, and other scientific concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques, practices, and procedures to develop feasible data architecture recommendations for new and emerging models and analysis tools and projects. Knowledge working with large and complex data sets and performing extensive, authoritative analyses of volumes of data to design and deliver frameworks to facilitate data development lifecycle and design. Knowledge of data modeling, query authoring, and performance tuning with an expert understanding of data modeling best practices, relational and graph databases to develop, analyze, and implement new methodologies to fuse data sources derived from requirements and systems. Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and tools of data management, such as modeling techniques, data backup, data recovery, data dictionaries, data warehousing, data mining, data disposal, and data standardization processes; manages, plans, prioritizes, leads, and directs analytic work expertly, and is an authoritative representative on data governance, analytics, analytic technology portfolio management, and novel methodologies within each mission area. Ability to foresee the impact of changing technology and showing expert judgment, resourcefulness, and originality in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, investigate, and resolve complex issues or precedential problems. Skill in the use of SQL, PostgreSQL, Bash, Python, R, Docker, Kubernetes, PHP, SAS, Tableau, or similar applications, programs, or platforms; Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite programs; various data integration services, data visualization tools - on-premises and in-cloud analytics - to create data models, continually assess the data architecture of the organization, and develop plans to address data architecture shortfalls. Ability to broadly apply information systems security principles and concepts to ensure all data analytics are conducted in accordance with evolving information security best practices. Skill written and oral communications to organize and analyze information to produce authoritative reports, position papers, briefings, and presentations that are clear, concise, engaging, convincing, and effectively advocate for or defend a position with senior executives, DoD officials, and other government and private industry data analytics professionals. 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]