Defense Physical Scientist - Secret Clearance & Research

Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Alaska

On-site

USD 75,000 - 192,000

Full time

14 days+
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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.

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