CDAO - War Data Platform Directorate - Supervisory Computer Scientist

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.