About the Position

The position serves as the Command Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer and Knowledge Management (CDAO/KM) for Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAF). The incumbent works with stakeholders across USAFRICOM, USSOCOM, DoD, interagency partners, academia, and private sector entities to advance the command's digital modernization, data governance, and AI adoption efforts.

Overview

Accepting applications

Open 09/16/2026 to 09/23/2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location: Stuttgart, Germany

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible: No
Remote job: No
Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Salary

$107,446 - $139,684 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 14

Promotion potential: None

Work schedule

Full‑time

Travel Required

Occasional travel - This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time, to include the continent of Africa.

Appointment type

Permanent

Supervisory status

No

Federal service type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

No

Drug test

Yes

Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

Position sensitivity and risk

Special‑Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Background check

National security

Financial disclosure required

No

Announcement number

EUHR- -MP

Control number

This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Land and base management
Veterans
Military spouses
Individuals with disabilities
Family of overseas employees

Duties

Serves as a senior expert and advisor to the Commanding General and senior leadership on data analytics, AI enabled decision support, and the application of scientific and statistical methods to high priority command assessments.
Identifies, evaluates, and recommends adoption of emerging AI, ML, and data management technologies with potential operational relevance.
Serves as a command expert in the application of advanced data analytics, AI/ML integration, and digital tool development.
The position leads SOCAF’s integration of data management, AI enabled tools, and information management practices in alignment with DoD and SOCOM priorities for digital transformation and the White House AI Action Plan.
Plans and prioritizes work, assigns tasks based on employee capabilities, and provides technical guidance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Must comply with drug abuse testing program.
Must obtain and maintain Country/Theater Clearance per the Foreign Clearance Guide located at: and maintain no‑fee passport and Visa.
Must be willing to obtain any vaccinations and pertinent immunizations, and complete any pre‑employment screening for country entry.
The incumbent must obtain and maintain certification as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in accordance with DoDI (DoD Standard for COR Certification) and agency policy.
This is a cybersecurity position; the employee will obtain and maintain the appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) applicable to the cybersecurity functions required for the position IAW DoDM .

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre‑Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction .
Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit
Direct deposit of pay is required.
U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions
Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non‑Army)
Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment
Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment
Non‑Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Reinstatement
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Basic Requirement for Data Scientist

A. Degree: Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position.

B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below.

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience as a professional scientist which includes 1) Applying data analytics, statistical methods, and AI/ML capabilities to enhance operational decision‑making and workflow efficiency AND; 2) Evaluating emerging technologies and data architectures to support enterprise modernization and system interoperability AND; 3) Leading technical projects, participating in interagency working groups, and providing technical guidance to staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑13 or above).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone—no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS‑13).

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an e‑mail invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

FOREIGN EDUCATION

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space‑required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation , the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI and DoDM .
If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler, but for the child's age, is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space‑required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation , then the Military Department responsible for EIS will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI and DoDM .
Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space‑available and reimbursable basis only.
Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.
Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI volume 1250.
For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Army Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty.
This is a(n) Analysis, Modeling and Simulation Career Field position.
The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months.
Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

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.

Benefits

Relocation/Recruitment/ Advanced Rate In‑Hire/Advanced Leave Accrual incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the organization’s interest.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Decision Making
Flexibility
Influencing/Negotiating
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Learning
Reasoning
Self‑Management
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Influencing/Negotiating, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reasoning, Self‑Management, Stress Tolerance, Teamwork.
The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
The selecting official has requested a competitive and non‑competitive candidate list for this vacancy. If you are eligible for the non‑competitive list, you will be evaluated on basic and/or minimum qualifications, as applicable. While required to answer the assessment questions, non‑competitive candidates will not be evaluated against the competitive rating and ranking criteria. The selecting official may select from any of the candidate lists.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
You may claim Military Spouse preference.
You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must:
(1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria, (2) be rated well‑qualified for the position, and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well‑qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requi

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