INTERDISC - COMPUTER SCIENTIST/OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST/COMPUTER ENGINEER/ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

Department of the Air Force Headquarters

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 133,000 - 173,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Department of the Air Force Headquarters is hiring for INTERDISC - COMPUTER SCIENTIST/OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST/COMPUTER ENGINEER/ELECTRONICS ENGINEER at Lackland AFB, Texas. The role requires expertise in computer science, operations research, and related engineering disciplines, with a DCIPS framework and a sensitive compartmented information clearance. Salary posted from $132,751 to $172,578 per year.

Telework eligibility is available. Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Qualifications

POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position has a positive education requirement. If transcripts are not provided, your resume MUST list the appropriate academic field and all courses you have taken to satisfy the qualification requirements.
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

Responsibilities

DUTY 1: Performs a broad range of computer science assignments entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies.
DUTY 2: Develops mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict outcomes for assigned projects or studies.
DUTY 3: Provides technical guidance and assistance on projects and major phases.
DUTY 4: Attends meetings and seminars related to program planning and advanced technologies.
DUTY 5: Maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction and formal training.

Job description

INTERDISC - COMPUTER SCIENTIST/OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST/COMPUTER ENGINEER/ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location: Lackland AFB, Texas
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: FEW
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

The purpose of this position is to provide professional and scientific expertise in performance of work requiring knowledge and application of engineering, mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling/simulation, and/or other scientific principles, methods, and techniques

Key Responsibilities

DUTY 1: Performs a broad range of computer science assignments entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies. DUTY 2: Utilizes scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned projects, studies, or problems.

DUTY 3: Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations. DUTY 4: Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.

DUTY 5: Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction with technical and professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, contractors, research and development(R&D) organizations, and participation in formal training programs.

Requirements & Education

POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position has a positive education requirement. If transcripts are not provided, your resume MUST list the appropriate academic field (e.g. biology, mechanical engineering, economics, sociology, etc.) and all courses you have taken (including those failed), which appear to satisfy the qualification requirements of the position for which you are applying. List graduate and undergraduate courses separately.

Include the descriptive title and course code, completion date, grade, number of semester, quarter or classroom hours (for education completed at business, secretarial, technical school or military schools) and graduate and undergraduate classes. **As of 1 Sep 2016, current internal AF employees must attach their transcripts. Failure to do so will result in not being referred for the position.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

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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 $132751 – $172578/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?