Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering logo

CDAO - War Data Platform Directorate - Supervisory Computer Scientist

Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering
4 days ago
Full-time
Remote
$174,347 - $197,200 USD yearly
Customer Service
Job Title: Supervisory Computer Scientist
JOA: CDAO-2026-000102
Pay Scale: $174,347-$197,200
Open Date: 8 May 2026
Close Date: 13 May 2026

About the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office

The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) War Data Platform Directorate supports the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) by delivering secure, reliable, and scalable data capabilities that enable mission-critical decision-making across the Department of Defense. The Directorate leads the implementation, integration, security, and operational oversight of the War Data Platform’s data operations and reliability functions, ensuring enterprise data systems meet evolving mission and operational requirements.

Through the direction and oversight of data engineering, data operations, governance, and security activities, the Directorate ensures the War Data Platform maintains high standards of functionality, integrity, performance, and resilience. The organization conducts continuous analysis and evaluation of technology and system development efforts while leading the design, implementation, and delivery of the platform’s data integration capabilities to support CDAO customers, business processes, and operational priorities. In collaboration with stakeholders across the Department, the Directorate also contributes to strategic decision-making that strengthens enterprise data collection, distribution, cataloging, and management in support of data-driven warfighting and enterprise operations.

This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f and does not convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. This position sits in Fort Hamilton, NY. The pay grade for this role is GG-1550-15.

This role will close for submissions on May 12th, 2026 at 11:59:59pm.

What you'll do here:


  • Directs and oversees staff providing the data implementation, integration, security, and operations of the War Data Platform Data Operations and Reliability.
  • Provides direction to and accepts/reviews/rejects a wide variety of contractor-supported deliverables including, but not limited to data engineering, data operations, data governance, and data security.
  • Conducts continuing reviews and analysis of technology and system development to ensure that the War Data Platform meets CDAO's requirements with respect to functionality, reliability, integrity, and performance.
  • Directs and/or carries out a wide variety of analysis, design, implementation, and operational tasks associated with the development and delivery of the data integration layer of the War Data Platform to meet the needs of all levels of CDAO's customers, business processes, and functional/non-function requirements.
  • Participates in top-level decision-making regarding courses of action that will improve the utility and integrity of the War Data Platform's data collection, distribution, cataloging, and management.


Requirements


Requirements
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Candidate is encouraged to provide e-portfolio, project samples, Github, etc. to their submission package.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration
  • This position is subject to provisions of the WHS/OSD Priority Placement Program (please see details below)
  • A three-year trial period may be required if not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Required to participate in the direct deposit program.
  • This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
  • Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized based on the availability of funds.
  • This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.
  • For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here https://public.cyber.mil/cw/dod-cyber-excepted-service-ces/
  • This position requires a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
  • Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference-eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction
  • If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
  • This position may require work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or mandatory overtime.
  • This position may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft.
Educational Requirements
Computer Scientist (GG-1550): Bachelor's degree in computer science bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

Priority Placement Program Details
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/PPP_MSP_self_certification_checklist.pdf
Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/sites/default/files/military_reserve_and_guard_tech_ppp_self_cert_checklist.pdf
Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/sites/default/files/military_reserve_and_guard_disability_ppp_self_cert_checklist.pdf
Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/sites/default/files/retained_grade_ppp_self_cert_checklist.pdf