About the opportunity
The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian, including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. Fellows may receive paid training, certifications, and rotational assignments while preparing to gain the knowledge and skills necessary for higher-level responsibilities. Duties include assisting in developing data set processes, identifying ways to improve data reliability and quality using programming tools, building data visualization products, and developing mathematical or statistical models.
Salary and benefits
- Progression salary structure: 1st Year $57,736–$75,059; 2nd Year $70,623–$91,815; 3rd Year $85,447–$111,087; 4th Year $102,415–$133,142
- Paid training, certifications, and rotational assignments
- Promotion opportunity to target grade level without further competition upon management recommendation
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation costs authorized subject to Joint Travel Regulations
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Basic Requirement: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a directly related field; OR a combination of education (equivalent to 30 semester hours in a major field) and appropriate experience/education
- Specialized Experience / Education Requirement: 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-05 level (assisting with data set processes, data visualization products, or mathematical/statistical models); OR 1 full year of graduate-level education; OR Superior Academic Achievement (upper third class standing, GPA of 3.0+ overall/final 2 years, GPA of 3.5+ in major, or ACHS honor society membership); OR a qualifying combination of graduate education and experience
Required documents
- Resume (must be 2 pages or less; longer resumes will be removed from consideration)
- Responses to the online assessment questionnaire
- Unofficial college transcripts showing transfer courses, credit hours, grades, and graduation date (official transcripts required if selected)
- High school transcripts showing AP grades or College Board AP Exam Score (if applicable)
- Cover Letter (optional)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable)
- Proof of foreign education evaluation by a recognized private credential service (if degree was earned outside the U.S.)
When to apply
- Applications open on August 27, 2026
- Application deadline is September 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
How to apply
- Log into USAJOBS and navigate to the online application system
- Select and attach a resume of two pages or less that supports the specialized experience required
- Upload required supporting documentation, including college transcripts
- Complete the online assessment questionnaire and submit the full application package before 11:59 PM EST on September 3, 2026
Additional information
- Position is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
- Requires a 1-year probationary period and Direct Deposit of pay
- Filled under Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Recent graduates with a degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or data science.
- Candidates with Superior Academic Achievement (GPA 3.0+ overall/3.5+ in major).
- Those seeking a structured salary progression and authorized relocation costs to Maryland.
What should you think carefully about?
- Lived in the US or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years.
- Lived in the US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency.
- Requires a 1-year probationary period.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a developmental role designed for those who want to grow from a junior to a senior data scientist through paid training, certifications, and rotational assignments over a four-year period.
Our take
An outstanding entry-to-mid-level opportunity for data scientists who want a structured, accelerated career path without military obligation.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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