The United States Space Force (USSF) Headquarters Space Force Command (HQSF) at The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia is searching for a Senior Data Specialist to support S5SB (NH-0343-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).
Description:
The USSF Force Structure Division (S5F) within the Deputy CSO for Strategy, Plans, Programs and Requirements (HQSF/S5/8) is responsible for assessing the current "Programmed Force," analyzing the gap to the future "Objective Force," and conducting the annual multi-service Space Risk Assessment. The USSF Senior Data Analyst will be a foundational expert in this division, responsible for providing the data-driven insights that inform the Space Force's most critical strategy, requirements, and resourcing decisions.
The selectee will gather, clean, and analyze force structure data from across the DoD; employ dynamic analytic tools to identify trends, gaps, and risks; and, most importantly, translate complex findings into defendable briefings and compelling visualizations for senior leaders. This position requires the maturity and poise to conduct senior action officer responsibilities on a 4-star level staff. The ideal candidate is an expert in data analysis who can thrive in a collaborative environment, working with mission area experts, operators, and planners. Ability to employ advanced data analysis tools that leverage data obtained from model-based systems engineering methods a must. Knowledge of AI/LLMs for data assessment and report generation is highly desired. Experience with modeling and simulation tools and knowledge of mission engineering principles are preferred but not required.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have a background in data analysis, operations research