Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Charlottesville, Virginia
Salary Range: $70623 - $111087 Per Year
Job Summary: We are committed to: Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment. Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities. Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise. Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1. Interprets data, information, and issues to formulate logical conclusions and recommendations. 2. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills to Compose and to deliver responses to moderately complex questions in a clear, concise, and organized manner. 3. Develops alternative approaches and innovative solutions for moderately complex situations. 4. Identifies and researches the nature of problems and the impact on the client or organization. 5. Builds broad professional working relationships HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS 1. Education and/or experience in processing natural language datasets using rule-based or probabilistic (statistical and/or neural network-based) machine learning approaches, with demonstrated ability to innovate by employing emerging data science tools, concepts, and methodologies to solve novel intelligence challenges. 2. Technical knowledge/expertise in data discoverability, collection, architecture, manipulation, management, integration, and analysis methodologies, including the development of user- friendly tools and solutions that are accessible and relevant for cross-functional teams, such as all-source intelligence analysts with varying levels of data science familiarity. 3. Proven experience collaborating in cross-functional teams to translate complex data science insights into actionable products, fostering effective communication and integration of diverse stakeholder needs in a mission-driven environment. Basic Requirements: A. Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position. or B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.
How to Apply: HOW DO I APPLY? Unless specified within the vacancy announcement, you must complete and submit your job application electronically, using DIA's online job tool. Go to: http://www.dia.mil. Click the link to "Search and Apply for Jobs" or click the link to "Careers" > "Vacancies." Your first visit? Click "New User" to setup your account. Click "Search" to view Vacancy Announcements for opportunities that interest you. Save as a Favorite or select the Job Opening to Apply. At the top of the "Job Search" page, click "My Favorite Jobs" to view each announcement. Start the application process by clicking the "Apply" at the bottom of the announcement. While working on the application, "Save" frequently. When you save the document, prior to final submission, you can exit the application and return later to continue by logging-in and going to Job Search > My Activities > Applications with a status of Not Submitted. Finished? Click "Submit." You must complete and submit the application prior to the closing date listed on the Vacancy Announcement. Final applications are not available for revision. If you need to revise your application, complete and submit another application. All positions in the Defense Intelligence Agency are in the excepted service under 10 USC 1601 appointment authority and covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), a General Grade (GG) pay system divided into grades and steps similar to OPM’s General Schedule (GS) compensation system. All candidates must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a thorough background inquiry and any required medical examinations.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-13