Physical Scientist

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

• Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Key Responsibilities

****Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level****

Requirements & Education

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. 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.

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 $74678 – $192331/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

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