Telework eligibleFederal

DATA SCIENTIST

Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command · Department of the Air Force

Data Science Series

Salary
$125,776–$163,514/year
Grade
14
Work location
Telework eligible · MacDill AFB, Florida
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Apply by
Oct 7, 2026
Category
Data Science Series

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Summary

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Command Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO) for Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) a MAJCOM-like organization reporting to Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and the Department of Defense (DoD). Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

As the Command Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer, employee is the authoritative representative who directs, manages, and leads pioneering efforts in developing advanced theories, innovative applications, new scientific principles, and solution options (i.e. material, non-material, and policy alternatives) for data strategy and governance. Identifies emerging data management and analytic technologies, understanding their potential to impact mission and finding ways to incorporate their adoption into SOCCENT operations and data management architecture. Serves as an expert regarding the application of scientific and statistical standards for data evaluation and analysis in the development of high-priority analyses and actionable metrics. Partners and liaisons with DoD agencies, combatant commands, Joint Staff, interagency executives, and international government agency officials to establish strategic partnerships.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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.

How you will be evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

About this listing

Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command has 5 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in MacDill AFB, Florida. See all Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $125,776 to $163,514 a year. That covers GS-14 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 13 days, from Sep 24, 2026 to Oct 7, 2026. Among currently open Data Science Series postings, the typical advertised window is about 10 days. As of Oct 6, 2026, it closes in 1 day.

Who can apply: current competitive-service federal employees, federal employees eligible for career transition programs, current excepted-service federal employees and 6 other groups. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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