Defense Physical Scientist - Secret Clearance & Research

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; Alaska; On-site; USD 75,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Air Force Headquarters in the United States is seeking candidates for a position with duties that vary by grade level and require a Secret security clearance. The agency notes that transcripts may be required to qualify and foreign education can be considered if equivalent to US credentials.

Applications close on 2026-12-21. This posting is open to the Public path and the posted pay range is $74,678–$192,331 per year, reflecting standard federal pay bands for this role.

Qualifications

• Education transcripts may be required for qualification.
• Foreign education can be used if credentials are equivalent to US education.
• Official transcripts are not required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level.

Job description

Department of the Air Force Headquarters in the United States is seeking candidates for a position with duties that vary by grade level and require a Secret security clearance. The agency notes that transcripts may be required to qualify and foreign education can be considered if equivalent to US credentials.

Applications close on 2026-12-21. This posting is open to the Public path and the posted pay range is $74,678–$192,331 per year, reflecting standard federal pay bands for this role.