SENIOR DATA OFFICER

• Serves as the principal advisor within TD3 for data-related planning, governance implementation,and advanced analytical support activities.
• Advises the TD3 Director and other appropriate stakeholders on matters affecting the organization's use, management, and governance of data in support of mission requirements.
• Develops, refines, and supports implementation of TD3 data standards, procedures, and governance processes consistent with broader organizational direction and mission needs.
• Defines critical data-related issues, identifies and evaluates alternatives, and provides recommendations.
• Supports the development and implementation of governance controls for the lifecycle management of analytical assets.
• Plans, designs, and conducts complex evaluative studies involving data analysis, statistical methods, and advanced analytical techniques.
• Defines and quantifies assigned projects and studies, determines appropriate scientific, statistical, and analytical methods, and evaluates the feasibility of alternative approaches.
• Supports efforts to ensure that TD3 and applicable partner organizations use current and appropriate practices to protect data.
• Provides technical leadership and work coordination for data-related efforts, projects, and initiatives within the assigned organizational area.
• Advises team members and aligned personnel on data-related priorities, procedures, and mission support expectations.
• Assists in organizing work, coordinating requirements, and ensuring that assigned projects and initiatives remain aligned with TD3 mission objectives and applicable guidance.
• Assignments frequently involve issues that are high visibility, time-sensitive, or operationally significant and therefore require careful analytical judgment.

• 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 1315.19.
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/.
• 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.
• This position requires a Top-Secret clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• This is a Mission Essential Position.
• In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• May require Travel away from duty station (TDY) up to 10% of the time.
• Medical and dental care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical and dental facilities will vary by location.

About the Technology and Decision Dominance Directorate: The Technology and Decision Dominance Directorate (TD3) is at the forefront of USFK's strategic initiative to enhance theater operational readiness. As the command's primary authority for digital transformation, data governance, and technology modernization, TD3 spearheads a "Data-Centric" shift in modern warfare. The directorate consolidates the functions of the Chief Data Officer (CDO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), and Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) to treat data as a refined weapon system and accelerate the integration of emerging technologies, such as AI/ML and Edge Computing, into the kill chain. The core mission of TD3 is to achieve "Decision Dominance," enabling our forces to out-pace adversary decision-making cycles and maintain a decisive strategic advantage.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Basic Requirements:

A. Have a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. The degree must be in a major field of study that is appropriate for the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

B. Have a combination of education and experience that provided me with knowledge of one or more of the courses equivalent to a major field of study as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

AND

In addition to the basic requirements of this position, the incumbent must also meet the specialized experience described below.

Specialized Experience: One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which includes: (1) Contributing to the development and implementation of data governance policies, standards, and procedures to improve data quality, usability, and stewardship; (2) Planning and conducting comprehensive analytical studies by defining problems, determining appropriate data sources and methodologies, and interpreting complex datasets to produce actionable findings and recommendations for leadership; and (3) Advising stakeholders on the responsible use of data and analytical products to enhance mission-related processes and decision-making. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service .

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).

A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement ** unless the following conditions have been met: the Secretary concerned authorizes the appointment; or the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 5305; or a state of national emergency exists].

Military members may be appointed while on terminal leave, before the effective date of their military separation. Applications will only be accepted from members of the Armed Forces that indicate they are immediately appointable within 120 days.



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:

• 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.
• 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 1342.13, 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 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
• 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 1342.13, 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 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
• 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 1400.25 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) 36 Career Field position.
• The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months.
• 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances are authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.