Chief Data Officer

Air Force Civilian Service; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moving expenses may be paid

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a Chief Data Officer (GS-0301-15) at Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Arlington, VA, to lead the data strategy and governance, turning personnel and workforce information into actionable insights for senior leaders.

You will establish enterprise data governance, ensure data quality, guide AI/analytics use, and build partnerships across DoD, industry, and academia while growing a data-literate workforce to improve mission outcomes.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Air Force A1 data strategy and turn personnel, manpower, readiness, and workforce information into trusted insights for senior leaders.
• Establish enterprise data governance, improve data quality and interoperability, guide responsible use of AI and analytics, and accelerate secure access to decision-quality information.
• Build partnerships across Air Force organizations, the DoD, industry, and academia while growing a data-literate workforce and delivering measurable improvements to mission and people outcomes.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Data Strategy & Pipelines

HAF/A1 Domain Operations

Strategic Team Leadership

Change Integration

Job description

Join a Team Built on Innovation and Purpose—Air Force Civilian Service Cyberspace and Information Technology needs “Ready Talent” to Advance Innovation and Strengthen Mission Success to shape the future!

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Chief Data Officer (GS-0301-15) to work at Headquarters, United States Air Force (HAF), The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS) for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1), Directorate of Plans & Integration (AF/A1X), Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia.

Moving expenses may be paid.

Salary: $169,279 – $197,200 per year based on experience.

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

This position can close at any time.

Qualifications/Requirements

In this position, you will lead the Air Force A1 data strategy and turn personnel, manpower, readiness, and workforce information into trusted insights for senior leaders. Establish enterprise data governance, improve data quality and interoperability, guide responsible use of artificial intelligence and analytics, and accelerate secure access to decision-quality information. Build partnerships across Air Force organizations, the Department of Defense, industry, and academia while growing a data-literate workforce and delivering measurable improvements to mission and people outcomes.

• U.S. Citizenship (Required)
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a “Top Secret” security clearance.

Required Core Competencies

• Enterprise Architecture: Knowledge of the National Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and United States Air Force (USAF) structure, organization, roles, missions, and inter-relationships, to include intelligence policy and guidance.
• Data Strategy & Pipelines: Expert knowledge of the highly technical policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to data management, operational enterprise data architecture and data services platform/pipeline, enterprise data strategy, governance, and stewardship; data assessment and enablement, and outreach to data office organizations.
• HAF/A1 Domain Operations: Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force organizations to provide command level staff guidance, and knowledge of AF/A1 roles, responsibilities, and functions.
• Strategic Team Leadership: Skill to plan, organize, and direct team study work, originate new ideas and methodologies, execute projects, and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial agency resources, require extensive changes to established procedures, or may be in conflict with the desires of the activity studied.
• Change Integration: Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.

Highly Desired Skills

• Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics.
• Data architecture, interoperability, and systems integration experience.

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.

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.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer