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ANALYSIS CAREER FIELD FULL-PERFORMANCE STEM

(BIOLOGICAL

SCIENTIST, ENGINEER, PHYSICAL SCIENTIST, PHYSICIST, CHEMIST, DATA SCIENTIST

) (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (GG-11-13) Job ID 127420 Location Charlottesville, Virginia Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular •

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CURRENTLY

HIRING FOR THESE TYPE OF POSITIONS

DIA is currently hiring for full-performance positions in the Analytic Career Field (ACF) for Biological Scientists, Engineers, Physical Scientists, Physicists, Chemists, and Data Scientists at the WMD, Futures, and Acquisition Support Office (WFA) and Physical Scientists at the China Mission Group (CMG), in Charlottesville, Virginia.

• Series-Grade(s): GG-11 to GG-13 (

Pay Scale:

$105,262.00

• $172,578.00) Series 0401, 0801, 0840, 0893, 1301, 1310, 1320, 1560 Position Location(s): Charlottesville, Virginia In rare circumstances, this VA may be utilized in other geographical locations. Customer Service
• works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations, knows about available products and services and is committed to providing quality products and services; Oral Communication
• effectively expresses information
• takes into account the audience and nature of the information
• makes clear and convincing oral presentations
• listens to others
• attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately; Problem Solving
• identifies problems
• determines accuracy and relevance of information
• uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and makes appropriate recommendations.

CONTACT INFORMATION

This announcement will close at 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, October 30, 2026. All applicants must apply online for this event in order to receive consideration. If you need technical assistance with our application, please contact our support center at 202-231-8178.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

For questions, or to receive reasonable accommodations regarding the submission of your application, please contact our customer service representative at 202-231-8178 or email reasonableaccommodationsdodiis.mil or EO_reasonable_accommodationscoe.ic no later than 3 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

DIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DIA employees and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws, from discrimination. Employees and applicants are also protected against retaliation. Consistent with federal laws, acts of retaliation against an employee who engages in a protected activity, whistle blowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law, will not be tolerated.

HOW TO :

Application Process:

Online registration at dia.mil

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

DIA does not guarantee any applicant the extension of an official offer of employment; however, DIA will be screening all employment applicants against its current and future manpower requirements. Selected applicants will be considered for the Agency's Hiring Pool. DIA is an Agency with worldwide positions. Selected candidates must be willing to relocate in support of mission requirements. Your employment will continue beyond the trial period only upon the Agency receiving certification from the designated certifying official that your continued employment serves the public interest. If such certification is not granted, you will receive written notice before the trial period concludes, specifying both the termination of your employment and its effective date. In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at .) If selected, based upon your reemployed annuitant status, you will be ineligible to compete for internal vacancies.

WHO CAN :

This announcement is for external applicants (non-DIA employees) only. DIA employees on a temporary/term appointment, military, and contractor personnel are eligible to apply if qualified for the positions (please be sure to ONLY utilize an

UNCLASSIFIED

email address within your application). Current DIA ACF student interns need not apply. All applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application. Applicants must meet the agency's conditions of employment, to include, but not limited to, satisfactory completion of an initial special background investigation and periodic reinvestigation, completion of any required medical examination and physical requirements, completion of any required personal interviews, favorable completion of any required initial or aperiodic polygraph examinations, completion of any required drug test, satisfactory completion of a two-year Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System trial period, and completion of a civilian mobility agreement. DIA does not guarantee any applicant the extension of an official offer of employment; however, DIA will be screening all employment applicants against its current and future manpower requirements.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Professional:

Positions with duties and responsibilities that primarily involve professional or specialized work that requires the interpretation and application of concepts, theories, and judgment. As a minimum, all groups in this category require either a bachelor's degree. However, some occupations in this category have positive education requirements (i.e., a requirement for a particular type or level of academic degree). This work category features multiple career progression stages and work levels. Applicants must have direct applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position at the advertised grade. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.

CAREER FIELD DEFINITION

Officers in this Career Field include all-source analysts, managers, and operations staff involved in researching information from multiple sources from which they gain insight that is then conveyed in a manner most appropriate for intelligence consumers. Officers conduct strategic, regional, and counterintelligence analysis; assess foreign military capabilities, infrastructures and resources essential to sustain defense forces. They analyze transnational issues such as illicit networks, foreign intelligence, and terrorist activities; scientifically and technologically assess advanced weapons and capabilities; and analyze emerging and disruptive technologies with potential military applications. This Career Field incorporates the analytic operations and knowledge management that enables the Defense Intelligence Enterprise to ensure quality products and services are available for defense intelligence clients.

ANALYSIS CAREER FIELD

Officers in the Analysis Career Field serve at the heart of DIA's global mission. Analysis Officers provide cutting-edge analysis from locations around the world on foreign military capabilities and defense issues in support of our nation's warfighters, policymakers, and defense planners. Through written products, in-person briefings, or multimedia presentations, their work informs tactical decisions of policy, defense strategy, weapons development and acquisition, and military planning. Analysis officers come from diverse backgrounds and can look forward to careers of rewarding training, advanced education opportunities, and challenging assignments with DIA and the Intelligence Community. The below qualities are critical for success as an analyst at

DIA:

Professional Humility:

The willingness to change assumptions and conclusions in the face of new evidence, to respect and account for differing perspectives and ideas, and to welcome candid feedback.

Steadfast Integrity:

The commitment to professionalism and honesty, accuracy and transparency, and excellence and mission.

Intellectual Curiosity:

The drive to seek out new experiences, knowledge, insights, and expertise.

Critical Consideration:

The determination to consult, weigh, and synthesize all available information and sources in developing insights, judgments, and assessments and identifying information gaps.

Constructive Collaboration:

The ability to contribute to a dynamic team environment and work through disagreements to reach new insights.

Clear Communication:

The ability to articulate complicated concepts and ideas both concisely and comprehensively.

ADVANCE ALL-SOURCE METHODS CAREER SPECIALTY

Officers in the Advanced All-Source Methods (AAM) career specialty demonstrate knowledge and understanding of disciplines underpinning advanced methods and artificial intelligence in all-source analysis.

• Analytic Methodologists combine expertise in analytic tradecraft and broad interdisciplinary knowledge to integrate advanced quantitative methods with traditional analysis.
• Data Analysts extract intelligence insights from datasets through a variety of analytical, statistical, and mathematical tools and methods.
• Computer Scientists develop prototype programs and databases to test concepts and work with software developers or vendors to turn those concepts into scalable, widely used capabilities.
• Statistician / Mathematician / Data Scientists develop cutting-edge algorithms that allow statistical models and concepts used in machine learning and artificial intelligence to be applied in new ways.

In aggregate, these officers research, develop, adapt, and review advanced analytics and artificial intelligence methods for use in all-source analysis that enhance analytic quality and rigor, comply with analytic tradecraft standards, and appropriately manage analytic risk. They incorporate these methods into all-source intelligence assessments and partner with Information Technology officers to develop and field enabling analytic applications. Positions include•

ANALYTIC MATHEMATICIAN, STATISTICIAN, DATA-SCIENTIST

(Occupational Series 1560)

EDUCATION & CERTIFCATIONS

Required Education

• Computer Scientist (1550): Degree in mathematics, statistics, or computer science, in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position; or courses equivalent to an appropriate major field of study plus additional education or appropriate experience.
• Data Scientist (1560): Degree in mathematics, statistics, or data science, in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position; or courses equivalent to an appropriate major field of study plus additional education or appropriate experience.

SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE CAREER SPECIALTY

Officers demonstrate knowledge and understanding of specific scientific or technological disciplines to conduct scientific and technical analysis. Demonstrates capability in analytic methods and resources used in scientific and technical intelligence. Assesses developments and trends in foreign scientific and technical capabilities that impact future applications in military defense and national security to prevent technology surprise to the U.S. and allied forces, or to provide the opportunity for domestic defense development. Assesses technical capabilities of current and future foreign weapons and their impact on U.S. and allied forces. Positions include:

• BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST

  (WMD) (Occupational Series 0401)
• CHEMIST (WMD) (Occupational Series 1320)

• CHEMIST ENGINEER

  (WMD) (Occupational Series 1320, 0801)

•

GENERAL ENGINEER

(ALL-SOURCE

ANALYSIS

) (Occupational Series 0132, 0801)•

GENERAL ENGINEER

(ADVANCED

TECHNOLGIES

) (Occupational Series 0801)

• GENERAL ENGINEER

  (MISSILE SYSTEMS) (Occupational Series 0801)

•

PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

(ADVANCE

TECHNOLGIES

) (Occupational Series 1301)

• PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

  (WMD) (Occupational Series 1301)

•

PHYSICIST

(TECHNOLOGY

TRANSFER

) (Occupational Series 1310)•

PHYSICIST

(WMD

PROLIFERATION

) (Occupational Series 1310)

EDUCATION & CERTIFCATIONS

Required Education

• Biological Scientist (0401): (1) Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; or (2) a combination of education and experience that included conferral of a degree in a major field of study equivalent to one the majors above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

• Chemist (1320): (1) Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics; or (2) course work equivalent to a major as shown above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

• Engineering (0801, 0830, 0840, 0854, 0855, 0861): (1) Successful completion of a professional engineering degree in an ABET-accredited school of engineering; or (2) completion of a baccalaureate degree or higher in a course of study that included differential and integral calculus in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials; (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials; (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics; or (3) a combination of education and experience.

See the OPM classification and qualifications standards for professional engineering positions, 0800, for further information.

• Physical Scientist (1301): (1) Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in physical science, engineering, mathematics, and/or related degree that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics; or (2) a combination of education and experience that included conferral of a degree in a major field of study equivalent to one the majors above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

• Physicist (1310): (1) Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in physics and/or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics; or (2) a combination of education and experience that included conferral of a degree in a major field of study equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

NOTE:

Applicants that would like to be considered for STEM and/or full-performance specialties/occupational series should apply to the separate vacancy announcements•

VA 127427

(entry-level 0132), VA 127418 (full performance 0132), or

VA 127419

(entry-level STEM).

EVALUATION

DIA will evaluate your online application to ensure it demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, work experience, and any mandatory education, certification, and/or license requirements, to successfully perform the duties of the advertised position. Failure to provide clear examples of claimed experience will preclude further consideration of your application. As part of the application process for the Analysis Career Field, applicants are required to submit a writing sample as part of their application package. Failure to fulfill all requirements for the writing sample listed below will result in your removal from consideration for this vacancy.

Written Prompt:

Write a persuasive essay (500-750 words) that takes a clear position on a though-provoking issues. Your argument should be well-reasoned and supported with substantive analysis. The topic may be drawn from any field

• current events, policy, ethics, technology, or other areas of interest.

Requirements:

Length and Format:

500-750 word (excluding certification statement). Submit as a Word document or

PDF. DO NOT

include any graphics or charts in your final submission. DO NOT include footnotes or citations, as they will not be included in your final word count.

Classification:

the essay must be unclassified and contain no classified information

Anonymity:

Do not include your name or any identifying information within the document itself. Your name may only appear in the file name.

Originality:

This essay must be original work written specifically for this assessment. It must not be previously published, submitted elsewhere, peer-reviewed, or generated or assisted by artificial intelligence tools (such as ChatGPT or similar technology)

Certification:

Include the following statement at the end of your essay (this does not count towards word limits): "I certify that this essay is my own original work, written specifically for this application without peer review or assistance from AI tools."

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

DIA does not guarantee any applicant the extension of an official offer of employment; however, DIA will be screening all employment applicants against its current and future manpower requirements. Selected applicants will be considered for the Agency's Hiring Pool. DIA is an Agency with worldwide positions. Selected candidates must be willing to relocate in support of mission requirements.

CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. Selectee(s) who are current Federal employees will be appointed to the new position at the grade in which they qualify for. Those at a higher grade than the advertised position, will be asked to accept a voluntary change to the lower grade if selected. All current and prior Federal employees must also submit a copy of their SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that documents their appointment to or promotion to the highest grade held. Consideration for future advancement opportunities will be through DIA's established promotion processes, according to established timeframes, advancement criteria and compensation parameters.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

All employees are required to sign an agreement not to disclose, in any fashion, classified information to unauthorized persons. An agreement is also required to authorize agency pre-publication review of certain material prior to disclosure during and after employment with DIA.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

The following items are required documents, all incomplete packages will not be evaluated. Applicants are required to enter all applicable previous employment in the Work Experience section of the online application. In addition, upload the following documents under the My Activities section on the DIA job portal:

• Two-page Resume (upload)
• Analysis Career Field Written Assessment (upload, meeting requirements stated in this announcement)
• Transcript (

Important Note:

Must include your name, GPA, and educational institution name)

• DD-214 (If applicable)
• SF50 (If applicable)
• Certifications (If applicable) Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages.

If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership. While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. (Please attach with your application). 1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. 2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. 3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired. 4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. As a condition of employment for the Defense Intelligence Agency, you are required to complete a two-year trial period. During this period, we will evaluate both your fitness for the role and whether your continued employment serves the public interest. This requirement applies to all permanent and term employees, but the length of the probationary period may vary based on prior Federal service or other factors discussed prior to on boarding. In determining whether your continued employment advances the public interest, we may consider the following factors:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the service.

Current Federal employees (non-DIA) must also submit a copy of the SF50, notification of personnel action, that documents their appointment to or promotion to the highest grade held. DIA only accepts Form DD-214 (Member 4, Service 2, Service 7, or Service 8), SF-15, "

CERTIFICATIONS

" from the Armed Forces, Department of Veterans Affairs Letters, SF-50, Curriculum Vitae, Transcripts or others as requested in the Job Opening description details. Do not include any PII (personally identifiable information) in your attachment. Please note the following when adding your attachments to your applicant profile: Attachments must be less than 5 MB in size and one of the following file types: doc, docx, gif, jpeg, jpg, pdf and txt. Once an attachment is added to a profile, it cannot be viewed or edited by the applicant. The applicant can go to the My Activities page of their profile to see a record of documents previously submitted.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

UNCLASSIFIED applications must be received by 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on the closing date of the announcement.

DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED INFORMATION WITHIN YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

DIA applies Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, "DCIPS Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility.

Acceptable documentation may be:

• A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions;
• A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed; OR
• A Standard Form (SF-15 (PDF file)) ()), Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference.

You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online ().

DEPLOYMENT/MOBILITY STATEMENT

All DIA employees are subject to world-wide deployment to crisis situations and are subject to geographic relocation in accordance with agency guidelines.

SHIFT WORK

Availability for shift work, extended hours, and travel may be required.