The U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), Air Force Elements, is searching for a Data Scientist to serve as the Command’s Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer, according to a job posting on USAJobs.gov.
This position also serves as the senior data and artificial intelligence advisor to the Commander, USSTRATCOM. Additionally, they may exercise supervisory and managerial authorities over the Command Data and Artificial Intelligence Division. Serves as the Senior data and artificial intelligence Analyst and Technical Advisor to the USSTRATCOM/J6 Director and Command’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). Also provides visionary strategic thought, fireproof analysis, and informed C4 Systems technical advice, and serves as the senior scientific and technical C4 program advisor to the J6, the Director of Global Operations, and Commander, USSTRATCOM. This position represents the Commander, USSTRATCOM at National and DoD senior coordination and working groups.
According to the posting, duties for the Chief Data & AI Officer include:
- As the Command Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence officer, employee is the authoritative representative who directs, manages, and leads pioneering efforts in developing advanced theories, innovative applications, new scientific principles, and solution options (ex., material, non-material, and policy alternatives) for C4 shortfalls, Key Global and National missions, International and Congressional policy, and the Command’s Strategic Deterrence, Integrated Missile Defense (IMD), and Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) missions.
- Applies new methods, concepts, standards, and practices for IT, data analytics, machine learning, AI, cyber, and C4 matters across USG Agency operations to provide mission assurance and shared situational awareness.
- Represents the Command at the highest levels of DOD, JCS and other agencies.
- Partners and liaisons with DOD Agencies, COCOMs, Joint Staff, interagency executives, and international government agency officials.
