Computer Scientist

U.S Air Force; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Air Force is seeking a Data Engineer within USTRANSCOM's Directorate to support data-driven cyber and operations initiatives.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, a background investigation, and eligibility for a Secret clearance. Travel and flexible tour duties may be needed, with telework possible on a situational basis.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Background investigation required for suitability for federal employment.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Telework may be authorized situationally; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Data Engineer within USTRANSCOM's Command, Control, Communications, and Cyber Systems Directorate.
• Develop and implement data pipelines and data storage architectures.
• Support cybersecurity baseline requirements and DoD 8140 compliance as applicable.

Skills

Data engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Data Engineer within USTRANSCOM's Command, Control, Communications, and Cyber Systems Directorate.

Duties

This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.

As a COMPUTER SCIENTIST at the NH-1550-3 some of your typical work assignments may include:

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: Situational telework may be authorized based on operational requirements, contingent upon Agency and Supervisor approval.
• This is a cybersecurity position. Must attain and maintain the appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline Certificate(s) for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held, within six months of filling the position, IAW DoD 8140.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Incumbent may occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• An undergraduate degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field is highly desirable.