Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Senior Integration Analyst (GS-1515-14) to work at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.
This position supports the strategic integration of modeling, simulation, and analysis across the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Analytic Community. Your work will directly support the decision-making needs of DAF senior leadership and ensure that the Department of War budget accurately captures critical Air and Space Force investment requirements.
Our division plans, coordinates, synthesizes, and communicates vital analytic insights into the DAF Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. To accomplish this, we:
Synthesize Insights: We translate complex analyses from SAF/SA, the DAF Analytic Community, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) into actionable budget inputs.
Collaborate with Key Partners: We coordinate directly with the Secretariat staff and the Office of the Secretary of War on critical analytical issues related to PPBE processes.
Advise Senior Leadership: We serve as trusted advisors to the highest levels of DAF leadership-including the Secretary, Chief of Staff, and Chief of Space Operations-on future force capabilities and strategic force structure investments.
We are seeking a highly motivated professional who possesses:
Analytical Rigor: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate complex military capabilities
Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry (desired but not required) to leverage data-driven insights and aid in knowledge management
Communication: Exceptional communications skills to brief senior military and civilian leaders and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Collaboration: Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
Leadership: Demonstrated leadership capability to guide cross-functional analytical efforts.
Other Information
Salary $143,913 - $187,093
Travel authorized up to 25%
This is not a remote position; situational telework may be available as approved by your supervisor
Relocation incentive may be paid
AFCS Benefits:
Paid Time Off:11 Federal Holidays each year13 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 PlanSocial SecurityThrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching
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College transcripts must be submitted with your application and must demonstrate at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competency in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 semester hours must be in calculus.
Please note: Applications submitted without the required college transcripts will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Six to ten years of experience requested.
This position meets the professional exemption for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret SCI security clearance and be eligible for special access programs.
Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.
A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in mathematics, computer science, one of the physical sciences, engineering or a closely-related scientific discipline is highly desired. At least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. Advanced degree(s) are preferred.
Further information about the 1515 series can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/
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.