Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
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- Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
- This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- May be required to obtain and maintain the proper security clearance as a condition of employment.
- Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.
- A bachelor’s degree in data science or closely related discipline is highly desired.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions:
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. Professional 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 and for alternative solutions within the scientific community.
2. Knowledge of a broad range of defense department or private sector systems, 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. Advanced skills in statistical analysis in order to understand the significance of different data set attributes, perform feature engineering, and develop custom data models and algorithms.
4. Skill in working in advanced study teams composed of industry, government, and academic experts; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints. 4. Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply operations research rules and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend solutions to senior analysts.
5. Skill to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and design, build and use models and simulation techniques. Ability to research, develop, or apply descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and/or prescriptive models to identify the best AI solution design.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex and/or sensitive issues; and maintain good working relations.
Education
Basic Requirements:
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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.
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Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.
Additional information
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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