Full Job Description
Help address complex challenges in strategic deterrence and shape next-generation capabilities across global strike, nuclear command and control (NC3), space, and cyberspace.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Chief Super Intelligence Analyst (GG-1515-14) to work at Headquarters U.S. Air Force (HAF), Deputy Chief of Staff for Warfighter Communications and Cyber Systems (AF/A6), Cyber Operations Division (A6OC) at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C.
In this position serve as the Super Intelligence (RAI) Science and Technology (S&T) technical policy leader to shape the Deputy Chief of Staff for Warfighter Communications and Cyber Systems (AF/A6) Data and Al Office (DAO) on Super Intelligence (Sl), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL) Research and Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) strategies and advises AF/A6 leaders on projects and/or initiatives related to Al, ML, DL and related fields. Works directly with Department of the Air Force (OAF) and Space Force senior management, scientific, and technical organizations personnel throughout the OAF enterprise including AF stakeholders, other US government Departments and Agencies; industry, interagency, institutional, and international partners; and public interest groups to guide AI/ML/DL S&T, innovation, RDT&E, developmental and operational initiatives and investments to enable the AF to protect and advance its missions including increasing business enterprise efficiency, mission operations capability, and warfighting capacity.
This is a Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) position.
This position can close at any time. Apply Now!
Salary Range is $143,913 - $187,703 Annually based on experience.
Relocation Incentive may be available.
AFCS Benefits:
Paid Time Off:
• 11 Federal Holidays each year
• 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
Paid Vacation Time:
• 13-26 days per year based on length of employment
Health Insurance:
• No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
Retirement:
• Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
• U.S. Citizenship
• Position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive
Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or
involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and
responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. A favorable
suitability determination is required before appointment.
• Drug testing: This position has been designated by the DAF as a Testing Designated Position
(TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the 1515, 1550, or 1560 occupational series must be met. An advanced degree in AI/ML/DL, Data Science, Computer Science, or other relevant field is preferred.
RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):
• 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 for alternative solutions within the scientific community.
• Advanced knowledge and skill of a broad range of defense department or private sector C4 systems, data, scientist Big Data analytics, machine learning, Al, 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.
• Advanced skill in articulating and negotiating very complex and sensitive issues with officials of diverse perspectives and often with different or opposing views. Expert Ability to negotiate and defend findings and gain executive support for new program concepts.
• Skill in leading advanced study teams composed of industry, government, and academic experts; to originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.
• Skill to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and design, build and use models and simulation techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and lead the functions and staff and/or study team tasked to originate new ideas, projects and methodologies. Communicates in a way to negotiate complex and/or sensitive issues and maintain good working relations.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications. .
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
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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. .
U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.
