Telework eligibleFederal

Supervisory Data Scientist

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency · Department of Defense

Data Science Series

Salary
$169,279–$197,200/year
Grade
15
Work location
Telework eligible · Hanover, Maryland; Boyers, Pennsylvania; Quantico, Virginia +1 more
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 6, 2026
Apply by
Oct 16, 2026
Category
Data Science Series

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Summary

DCSA Acquisition and Technology, National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) is seeking a Supervisory Staff Data Scientist (GG-15). The incumbent will lead Enterprise AI and Data Architecture, guiding ML research and advising senior DoW leaders. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more about DCSA, America's Gatekeeper!

Duties

As a Supervisory Data Scientist you will be responsible for the following duties: Performs expert level professional work in computer science, that may include data science, intelligence, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), system analysis, risk analysis. Directs and coordinates specific data mining, analysis, modeling, development of mathematical algorithms and computer program design activities with government agencies. Implements strategies for system development and analysis, operational logistics, project funding/budgeting, project cost, schedule and performance management. Advises the PAE or Mission or Mission Support Areas and DCSA leadership on political, military and security aspects of emerging trends related to risks. Engages in routine contact with high-ranking individuals or groups such as flag officers and senior executive service members from the DOW, and representatives of non-DoW federal agencies.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire. EXCEPTED SERVICE PILOT REVIEW: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

About this listing

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency has 17 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Hanover, Maryland and 3 other locations. See all Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $169,279 to $197,200 a year. That covers GS-15 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 10 days, from Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026. Among currently open Data Science Series postings, the typical advertised window is about 10 days.

Who can apply: the public (U.S. citizens), plus National Guard and Reserve technicians and people eligible under special hiring authorities. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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