Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Randolph AFB, San Antonio, Texas is searching for a Data Specialist to support ETM/TMS (NH-1560-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).
Description:
The Enterprise Talent Management Office (ETM) is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Data Scientist (Research, Test, and Development) to serve as our premier data analyst expert. In this vital role, you will be the analytical engine behind our human capital strategies, helping us acquire, develop, and optimize our Guardian talent. Your daily work will involve initiating major organizational studies, designing predictive mathematical models, and evaluating complex policy proposals to ensure our force is structurally optimized and mission-ready.
As our subject matter expert, you will bridge the gap between complex datasets and strategic action. You will lead study teams, design advanced data models, and brief senior Space Force leadership on critical human capital initiatives. If you are a proactive problem solver with strong coding and statistical skills, and you want to use your data expertise to directly empower the nation's newest military branch, we want you on our team. Apply today to help us build a data-driven Space Force!
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will possess a strong scientific background and a proven track record of applying quantitative methods to solve complex organizational challenges.
Background and Experience:
- Demonstrated experience independently developing mathematical, statistical, or computer models and simulations.
- Experience managing or leading scientific study teams, prioritizing project milestones, and delivering results within tight timelines.
- Familiarity with data manipulation, database query languages (e.g., SQL), and statistical computing languages (e.g., Python, R).
- Experience applying data analytics to personnel, human capital, workforce planning, or organizational performance is highly desirable.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- 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).
- May occasionally be required to work irregular duty hours to include overtime and/or emergency overtime.
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assign.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.
- This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
- PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.
Qualifications
The 1560 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. In addition to the above requirements, you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
Required Documents
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
- Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
- Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
- Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
- Job title
- Detailed duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
- Hours per week
- Salary, if applicable
- Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.