Director of Technology Data and Artificial Intelligence

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Air Force Headquarters seeks a Director of Technology Data and Artificial Intelligence to act as the senior technical expert for architecture, integration, and application of data, AI, and ISR-enabled systems. The role drives the technical vision and modernization of Air Force digital infrastructure from enterprise to tactical edge.

The incumbent will evaluate interoperable architectures, advise senior leaders, and coordinate across multi-domain stakeholders to close

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degrees highly desired.
• Undergraduate technical degree or advanced degree in technical or management field is desired.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, integration, and application of data, AI, and ISR-enabling systems.
• Drive technical vision, engineering strategy, and modernization of Air Force digital infrastructure.
• Provide authoritative technical advice to senior stakeholders across DoD, IC, industry and partners.

Job description

Director of Technology Data and Artificial Intelligence

• Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

The primary purpose of this position is to serves as the senior technical expert and authority for Headquarters Air Force on the architecture, integration, and application of data, artificial intelligence, and advanced communications and ISR-enabling systems.

Key Responsibilities

The Director, Technology, Data & Artificial Intelligence serves as the senior technical expert and authority for Headquarters Air Force on the architecture, integration, and application of data, artificial intelligence, and advanced communications and ISR-enabling systems. The incumbent drives the technical vision, engineering strategy, and modernization of Air Force digital and communications infrastructure from the enterprise to the tactical edge.

The position develops and evaluates resilient, interoperable architectures that integrate warfighter communications systems, satellite constellations, ISR platforms, tactical networks, cyber capabilities, and enterprise data services. The incumbent maintains awareness of emerging technologies and assesses their applicability to Air Force capability gaps, operational requirements, and future modernization priorities.

The Director provides authoritative technical advice and recommendations to senior Air Force, DoW, Joint, Intelligence Community, industry, academic, and partner-nation stakeholders. The incumbent leads and integrates multiple complex technical efforts, resolves cross-functional issues, and communicates complex technical concepts and decisions to senior technical and nontechnical leaders.

Requirements & Education

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is desired. A master's or advanced degree from an accredited institution is highly desired. An undergraduate technical degree or an advanced degree in either a technical or management field is highly desired.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $151661 – $209600/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.