Data Specialist, ETM/TMS

About the role

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What you will do

• The United States Space Force (USSF) at Randolph AFB, San Antonio, Texas is searching for a Data Specialist to support ETM/TMS (NH-1560-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).
• Description: The Enterprise Talent Management Office (ETM) is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Data Scientist (Research, Test, and Development) to serve as our premier data analyst expert.
• In this vital role, you will be the analytical engine behind our human capital strategies, helping us acquire, develop, and optimize our Guardian talent.
• Your daily work will involve initiating major organizational studies, designing predictive mathematical models, and evaluating complex policy proposals to ensure our force is structurally optimized and mission-ready.
• As our subject matter expert, you will bridge the gap between complex datasets and strategic action.
• You will lead study teams, design advanced data models, and brief senior Space Force leadership on critical human capital initiatives.
• If you are a proactive problem solver with strong coding and statistical skills, and you want to use your data expertise to directly empower the nation's newest military branch, we want you on our team.
• Apply today to help us build a data-driven Space Force!
• Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will possess a strong scientific background and a proven track record of applying quantitative methods to solve complex organizational challenges.
• Background and Experience: - Demonstrated experience independently developing mathematical, statistical, or computer models and simulations. - Experience managing or leading scientific study teams, prioritizing project milestones, and delivering results within tight timelines. - Familiarity with data manipulation, database query languages (e.g., SQL), and statistical computing languages (e.g., Python, R). - Experience applying data analytics to personnel, human capital, workforce planning, or organizational performance is highly desirable.

How you will be evaluated

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled.

Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted.

If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Documents you must provide

• You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts.
• You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable.
• Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
• If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy.
• Your resume must provide: Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: Job title Detailed duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.) Hours per week Salary, if applicable Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

What to expect next

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Additional information

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