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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA is searching for a Senior Data Scientist to support SSC/S37 (NH-1560-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).
*This is a term position not to exceed 3 years* Description: - The Data Scientist - S&E Workforce Development Specialist supports the Space Systems Command Science and Engineering workforce by applying data science, statistical analysis, modeling, and quantitative methods to workforce planning, development, and decision-making.
- The incumbent independently plans and carries out assignments, develops solutions to highly complex workforce and organizational problems, analyzes and interprets study findings, and provides data-driven recommendations to S&E leadership. The employee may also provide technical guidance to junior team members performing related analytical work.
Qualifications: -To qualify for this NH-1560-03 Data Scientist position, applicants must possess experience and professional knowledge sufficient to independently perform complex data science, quantitative analysis, workforce analytics, and organizational studies.
Qualifying experience may include: - Applying data science principles, statistical methods, mathematical techniques, and quantitative analysis to complex organizational, operational, technical, or workforce problems. - Planning and conducting analytical studies, including defining objectives, identifying data requirements, selecting appropriate methods, evaluating alternatives, and developing conclusions.
- Compiling, cleaning, organizing, processing, and analyzing data from multiple sources. - Developing and applying statistical, mathematical, simulation, or forecasting models. - Using trend analysis, probability, sampling methods, quantitative techniques, or other analytical methods to identify relationships and predict future conditions. - Working with incomplete, inconsistent, or conflicting data and developing appropriate analytical assumptions or methodologies.
- Developing workforce metrics, dashboards, reports, visualizations, models, or other analytical products for leadership decision-making. - Performing workforce planning, workforce analytics, staffing analysis, skills analysis, retention analysis, succession planning, or other human-capital related analytical work. - Evaluating programs, policies, processes, or organizational performance using quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Developing recommendations based on analytical findings and presenting conclusions to leadership or technical stakeholders. - Participating in complex studies, special projects, or research initiatives. - Preparing technical reports, briefings, memoranda, correspondence, and other documentation explaining analytical findings. - Communicating complex analytical concepts and conclusions clearly, both orally and in writing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The successful candidate should possess: - Professional knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts, and practices of data science sufficient to apply scientific methods and techniques to analyze systems, processes, workforce conditions, and organizational problems.
- Knowledge of mathematics sufficient to conduct quantitative studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence communicating analytical findings and recommendations. - Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply analytical models to resolve problems and clarify alternative solutions.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply data science methods and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend solutions to senior analysts and leadership. - Ability to analyze complex problems, identify significant factors and relationships, gather relevant data, and develop viable solutions. - Ability to plan and organize analytical work and collaborate effectively with co-workers, leadership, functional specialists, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to translate complex workforce data into clear, actionable information for senior leadership. - Ability to develop and present technical reports and briefings that clearly explain methods, findings, limitations, conclusions, and recommendations.
HQ.USSF.TalentAcquisition@spaceforce.mil
This position is with Space Systems Command, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $104349 – $161313/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-21.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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