179-Day Developmental (NH-03/04 (GS 13-14)), Computer Scientist/Data Scientist/ORSA, Directorate for Capabilities Integration (DCI), Capabilities Division, Data Integration Branch (DIB), HQ ATEC 81976

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

IT/Computer Science

Math and Statistics

Sciences (Physical/Natural)

Job Summary

This is a 179-day developmental assignment opportunity for a high performing NH-03 OR 04 (GS13 – 14 equivalent) DA Civilian to gain experience performing the duties as a DCI Computer Scientist/Data Scientist/ORSA, providing technical staff expertise and oversight of Command T&E Capabilities, initiatives and analysis critical to the ATEC Test and Evaluation (T&E) mission. This position reports directly to the Chief, Capabilities Division, ATEC Directorate for Capabilities Integration (ATEC DCI).

This is a recurring developmental assignment for a period of up to 179 days. Start date o/a: 16 February 2026.

Salary and benefits will be the responsibility of the parent organization.

Temporary Duty Orders (TDY) to and from the assignment’s duty location will be the responsibility of the parent organization.

Any TDY incurred for mission duties of the developmental assignment will be the responsibility of the host organization. Premium pay incurred during assignment will be the responsibility of the host organization.

Premium pay incurred during assignment will be the responsibility of the host organization.

*DAWDA funds can be available to fund travel costs up to $36K. Organizations may need to forward-fund the amount before receiving DAWDA funds.

Travel Exemptions: IAW OPORD 25-049, candidates who are located outside of the APG footprint must obtain an approved waiver to travel prior to the start of the assignment. Please see the guidance under “All Other Exemptions” from the link - https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/ATEC/SitePages/Ethics-Resources.aspx (Recommend applicants initiate the waiver process pending selection to avoid delay in assignment start)

The host organization will determine tour of duty and duty days.

The employee will be expected to be on site as needed to participate in or lead various briefings to ATEC senior leadership. Remote option is not available. Situational telework is available on a case-by-case basis.

Resources: IT support and facility access will be provided by the host organization, if needed.

Submission: This opportunity will require the submission of a resume and an endorsement letter from both the employee’s immediate Supervisor and Director.

For any questions, concerns, or requests for templates, please reach out to usarmy.apg.atec.mbx.atec-developmental-assignments@army.mil and reference the requisition number: HQ ATEC 81976

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Job Responsibilities

Serve as a technical expert responsible for integrating, harmonizing, and analyzing data from authoritative Army and DoD sources to generate accurate, accessible, and actionable insights across the ATEC enterprise. CollaborateS closely with the ATEC Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) on digital-transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable data-integration pipelines that fuse data from diverse authoritative systems.
• Implement and maintain enterprise data models that ensure consistency, usability, and accessibility.
• Build predictive analytics, statistical models, and machine-learning solutions to support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and analytic products for enterprise stakeholders.
• Identify, prioritize, and refine data requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security throughout the data lifecycle.
• Assess and integrate emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to advance analytics capabilities.
• Document processes, models, and workflows to ensure reproducibility and scalability.

Job Qualification

1. Open to high performing NH-03 or NH-04 (GS13-14equivalent) Civilians who have served at least 1 year as employee at ATEC prior to application, IAW ATEC Regulation 350-1, Chapter 9-6.

2. Candidates from the following occupational series preferred: operations research – 1515, computer scientist – 1550, data scientist – 1560.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

1. Candidates will undergo an interview process before final selections are made.

2. Applicants subject to a formal disciplinary action in the last 52 weeks from the time of application will not be considered.

3. Applicants must not have completed a developmental assignment within the past two years from the time of application

4. Applicants must have received a “Fully Successful” or equivalent on their latest performance appraisal.

Conditions of Employment

1. Candidates must possess a Secret clearance and ability to maintain during assignment.

2. ATEC employees must meet minimum eligibility requirements according to the latest guidance published on ATEC 350-01, Chapter 9, Section III, Paragraph 9-6. External candidates must comply with their local policy’s eligibility requirements.

3. Continued Service Agreement. Per AR 350-1, Army Civilians selected for non-Government training in excess of 40 hours, or Government training/developmental assignments in excess of 160 hours must sign a CSA in the Department of the Army before training begins. The period of service obligation will be equal to at least three times the length of the training period, at a minimum. Command or career program funding the training may require more time based on associated training costs. Calculation of the continued service obligation period will not include weekends or federal holidays. The obligation period begins on the first day following the completion of training or program of study.

The calculator and agreement will be sent after the start and end dates have been finalized. This must be signed and returned to the S1/G1 proponent managing this action prior to the start date. A copy should also be provided to the selectee’s supervisor.

QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:

usarmy.apg.atec.mbx.atec-developmental-assignments@army.mil