Chief of Command Data and Artificial Intelligence Center

Air Force Civilian Service; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 149,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a senior leader to serve as the Command Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO) for USSTRATCOM, shaping data and AI strategy across DoW priorities and NC2/NC3 programs. This role requires a strong background in data science, governance, and strategic deterrence technology.

You will establish enterprise data standards, direct advanced analytics, and collaborate with senior leaders across government and industry to deliver decision-quality insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Command Chief Data and AI Officer for USSTRATCOM, driving data and AI strategies and implementation plans.
• Experience translating complex problems into defined projects with clear objectives and deliverables.
• Lead data-focused org and empower teams to innovate and deliver at scale.

Skills

Data science

Advanced analytics

AI/ML lifecycle

Data governance

Strategic leadership

C4 systems

Policy negotiation

Executive briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or related field

Tools

VAULTIS

Job description

Your Talent. Their Success. Powering the mission of the United States Air Force. The Air Force Civilian Service is looking for your skills and talents to join our team supporting the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time, Chief of Command Data and Artificial Intelligence Center, GS-1560-15, Command Data an AI Center, at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska. In this senior leadership role, you will drive advanced AI/ML, data governance, and strategic deterrence tech like Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) and Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2).

Base Salary Range: $149,424 to $194,253

Recruitment, Relocation and Retention may be available

This is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Personnel System position aligned under authorities of Section 1599f, of Title 10, Chapter 81 United States Code and DOD Instruction 1400.25-V3007.

Required 3-year probationary period for new Federal government appointments.

CES applies and documents Veterans’ Preference IAW Department of Defense (DoDI) 1400.25, Volume 3005.

This position can close at any time.

Qualifications/Requirements

• The primary purpose of the position is: To serve as the Command Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO) for USSTRATCOM driving asymmetric warfighting advantage in a technology-enabled environment while delivering strategic options, underpinned by decision-quality data.
• The incumbent will establish and execute Command’s data and AI strategies, and implementation plans in alignment with Department of War (DoW) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer directives and command priorities.
• This position requires at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours).
• https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/data-science-series-1560/
• Cyberspace Qualification is a condition of employment. This position includes Cyberspace work as a paramount duty requirement. requires foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role and resident qualification requirements within 12 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. Active Guard and Reserve personnel are not qualified.
• Expert professional knowledge of data science, advanced analytics, and quantitative methods, including the full lifecycle of AI/ML model development, validation, and deployment. Mastery of data governance and data management principles (e.g., VAULTIS) to establish and direct an enterprise-wide data strategy.
• Advanced knowledge and skill of a broad range of DoW C4 systems, programs, operations, and strategic missions, particularly relating to NC2/NC3, Strategic Deterrence, and programs residing within Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office reporting to the Office of the Secretary of War in R&E. With mastery comes an understanding of AI ethics and the responsible implementation of AI in a military context.
• Expert skill in articulating, negotiating, and defending complex and sensitive technical and policy issues with senior executive leaders across the DoW, service components, interagency, and with international partners.
• Advanced skill in designing and directing the use of modern data collection, modeling, and simulation techniques to generate decision-quality insights for strategic problems.
• Skill to originate new ideas and methodologies and to lead advanced study teams comprising diverse experts from government, industry, and academia and ability to gain consensus and secure resources for new, high-impact programs.
• Ability to translate complex problems into defined projects with clear objectives, constraints and deliverables.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead the functions of a data-focused organization and its staff, empowering teams and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

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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.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: https://help.usajobs.gov/equal-employment-opportunity