SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST

AFELM US Space Command

Colorado Springs (CO)

Hybrid

USD 129,000 - 168,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

AFELM US Space Command in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Data Scientist SME to serve as a subject matter expert for data roadmap planning in USSPACEOM's Digital Superiority Directorate (J6) and USSPACECOM's Data/AI/ML environments.

The role oversees multi-year data ecosystem development, design and sustainment across DoD networks, providing guidance on architectures, data acquisition, analytics tools, and interfaces.

Job description

Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a subject matter expert for data roadmap planning in USSPACEOM's Digital Superiority Directorate (J6) and USSPACECOM's, as well as other DoD organizations', Data/AI/ML environments.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a the USSPACECOM Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Senior Staff Data Science Manager overseeing the multi-year development, management, fielding and sustainment of the USSPACECOM Data ecosystem requirements and capabilities.

Performs management and oversight for the USSPACECOM data ecosystem, as well as plans and executes designs of a network of various data integration layers supporting both the Command and the DoD, to include data architectures, data acquisition systems, data analytics tools and systems/data analytics interface design, automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations. Represents the USSPACECOM CDO at meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.

Requirements & Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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 AFELM US Space Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $129096 – $167830/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 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.