Senior Data Engineer

Space Force Service Wide Support Activities; Universal City (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Force Service Wide Support Activities seeks a Senior Data Engineer to build and sustain data capabilities informing Guardian talent management and senior leader decisions.

You will develop scalable data pipelines, models, dashboards, and interfaces; integrate diverse data sources; and deliver timely analytics for human capital policy and workforce planning. A strong background in data science and quantitative methods is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or related field; or equivalent education/experience.
• At least 24 semester hours in operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, or related subjects; calculus experience included.
• Minimum requirement includes calculus coursework in 3 of the 24 semester hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data pipelines, data models, databases, and data infrastructure.
• Use SQL and scripting languages (Python/R) for data processing and analysis.
• Design, train, validate, and evaluate AI/ML models.
• Perform statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and simulation.
• Establish data governance, metadata, data quality, testing and monitoring practices.
• Lead technical projects or teams and deliver results on schedule.
• Explain complex findings with concise reports for senior, nontechnical audiences.
• Apply analytics to human capital, workforce planning, and related mission areas.

Skills

Data engineering

SQL

Python

Dashboard design

Leadership

Communication

Data modeling

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in math/statistics/CS/data science

24 semester hours in OR/math/statistics/CS/related

Calculus coursework

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Space Force Service Wide Support Activities

Key Responsibilities

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Randolph AFB, San Antonio, Texas is searching for a Senior Data Engineer, HQSF ETM/TMS (NH-1560-04, GS 14/15 equivalent). Description: The Enterprise Talent Management Office (ETM) seeks a senior Data Scientist/Data Engineer to build and sustain the data capabilities that inform Guardian talent management and senior leader decisions.

In this role, you will develop and improve data models, pipelines, interfaces, and infrastructure; integrate diverse data sources; and deliver timely, reliable analytics for human capital policy, workforce planning, and talent operations. You will apply advanced data engineering, statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, machine learning, simulation, and decision-analysis methods to solve complex enterprise challenges.

As a technical subject matter expert, you will translate stakeholder needs into technical requirements and turn complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for Space Force decision-makers. You will lead data engineering and analytics initiatives; develop scalable data pipelines, models, dashboards, and interfaces; strengthen data quality, governance, and reliability; and prepare concise reports and briefings for senior, nontechnical audiences.

If you have strong experience in programming, data architecture, statistical and predictive modeling, and leading technical projects, join ETM to help deliver a more data-driven approach to Guardian talent management. The ideal candidate has a strong background in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a closely related discipline and has demonstrated success applying rigorous quantitative methods to complex organizational or mission problems.

Background and Experience

• Developing and maintaining data pipelines, data models, databases, and data infrastructure.
• Using SQL and scripting or statistical-computing languages, such as Python or R, for data processing and analysis.
• Designing, training, validating, and evaluating artificial intelligence or machine-learning models.
• Performing statistical analysis, predictive modeling, simulation, optimization, or decision analysis.
• Establishing data governance, metadata, data-quality, testing, and monitoring practices.
• Leading technical projects or teams; managing competing priorities; and delivering results on schedule.
• Explaining complex technical findings through concise reports and briefings for senior, nontechnical audiences.
• Applying analytics to human capital, workforce planning, personnel, organizational performance, or related mission areas.

Education and Training

• Mandatory Degree Requirement: A bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or another field directly related to the position; or a qualifying combination of education and experience consistent with the applicable position qualification standard.
• At least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics.
• At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computer science, data analytics, statistics, and mathematics.
• Knowledge of data modeling, database design and data storage concepts.
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata management and regulatory considerations for data use.
• Data engineering skills with demonstrated ability to lead teams in a senior or project lead role.
• Ability to design and deliver scalable data pipelines and data models that reflect reproducible and repeatable engineering processes.
• Programming skills and proficiency in data query languages and scripting for data processing.
• Skill in programming, training, and validating AI and ML models to synthesize disparate and messy data to meet mission requirements.
• Skill in implementing data quality, testing and monitoring practices for data production systems.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Space Force Service Wide Support Activities, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $126361 – $193222/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

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