What are the responsibilities and job description for the DATA SCIENTIST position at The Air Force Civilian Service?
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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time DATA SCIENTIST, NH-1560-03, to work at the Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) in the Ogden Air Logistics Complex (OO-ALC) with 309 EMXG at HILL AIR FORCE BASE located in LAYTON, UT. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.
This job may close at any time! APPLY NOW!!!
Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.
Roster may be used to fill vacancies Complex wide for the next 90 days.
This position will be used to fill multiple shifts (day, swing and grave).
2026 Salary Range: ($89,508 - $138,370) / Yearly with locality
Job Open Date: 07/24/2026
Job Close Date: 08/02/2026
Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens
The primary purpose of this position is to provided authoritative direction and data science expertise to a wide range of highly complex, highly visible initiatives and projects focused on the discovery and development of cutting-edge tools and resources to easily access, store, analyze, and exchange complex, high-quality data. The incumbent provides authoritative data science guidance in the development, analysis, and implementation of data programs.
Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain Security clearance
- This may be a designated Drug Testing Position
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (if applicable)
- The employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include overtime, and/or days, swings, or owl shifts.
- The employee may be required to work during base exercises, contingencies or emergency situations.
- The employee may occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft IAW Joint Travel Regulations to other government installations, contractor facilities, or other commercial Locations for both training and mission accomplishment.
- Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.
- A bachelor's degree in data science or closely related discipline is highly desired.
Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
1. Professional knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to conceptualize, develop, adapt, modify, and apply new models to resolve the most difficult problems and to achieve support and for alternative solutions within the scientific community.
2. Knowledge of a broad range of defense department or private sector systems, analytics, machine learning, AI, cognitive science, programs, operations, strategies, tactics, resource and information processes, force structure, and weapons systems. Includes operations research analysis techniques and mastery of scientific and analytical capabilities.
3. Advanced skills in statistical analysis in order to understand the significance of different data set attributes, perform feature engineering, and develop custom data models and algorithms.
4. Skill in working in advanced study teams composed of industry, government, and academic experts; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.
5. Skill to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and design, build and use models and simulation techniques. Ability to research, develop, or apply descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and/or prescriptive models to identify the best AI solution design.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex and/or sensitive issues; and maintain good working relations.
RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at: ;br>
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at and sign up to "Get Career Updates."
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time DATA SCIENTIST, NH-1560-03, to work at the Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) in the Ogden Air Logistics Complex (OO-ALC) with 309 EMXG at HILL AIR FORCE BASE located in LAYTON, UT. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.
This job may close at any time! APPLY NOW!!!
Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.
Roster may be used to fill vacancies Complex wide for the next 90 days.
This position will be used to fill multiple shifts (day, swing and grave).
2026 Salary Range: ($89,508 - $138,370) / Yearly with locality
Job Open Date: 07/24/2026
Job Close Date: 08/02/2026
Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens
The primary purpose of this position is to provided authoritative direction and data science expertise to a wide range of highly complex, highly visible initiatives and projects focused on the discovery and development of cutting-edge tools and resources to easily access, store, analyze, and exchange complex, high-quality data. The incumbent provides authoritative data science guidance in the development, analysis, and implementation of data programs.
Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain Security clearance
- This may be a designated Drug Testing Position
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (if applicable)
- The employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include overtime, and/or days, swings, or owl shifts.
- The employee may be required to work during base exercises, contingencies or emergency situations.
- The employee may occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft IAW Joint Travel Regulations to other government installations, contractor facilities, or other commercial Locations for both training and mission accomplishment.
- Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.
- A bachelor's degree in data science or closely related discipline is highly desired.
Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
1. Professional knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to conceptualize, develop, adapt, modify, and apply new models to resolve the most difficult problems and to achieve support and for alternative solutions within the scientific community.
2. Knowledge of a broad range of defense department or private sector systems, analytics, machine learning, AI, cognitive science, programs, operations, strategies, tactics, resource and information processes, force structure, and weapons systems. Includes operations research analysis techniques and mastery of scientific and analytical capabilities.
3. Advanced skills in statistical analysis in order to understand the significance of different data set attributes, perform feature engineering, and develop custom data models and algorithms.
4. Skill in working in advanced study teams composed of industry, government, and academic experts; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.
5. Skill to develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and design, build and use models and simulation techniques. Ability to research, develop, or apply descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and/or prescriptive models to identify the best AI solution design.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex and/or sensitive issues; and maintain good working relations.
RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at: ;br>
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at and sign up to "Get Career Updates."
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Salary : $89,508 - $138,370