COMPUTER SCIENTIST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Duties

• Serves as senior level computer scientist, responsible for evaluating computer programs necessary to support the 96 TW management Information needs.
• Studies the structure and/or functions of organizations with extremely interrelated work processes and functions and accurately advises or proposes solutions to improve processes, nod maximize mission accomplishment and resources utilization.
• Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance, Performs studies/evaluations on an individual basis or as n team member responsible for completing defined p011ions of an overall work effort.
• Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.
• Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction with technical and professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, contractors, research and development (R&D) organizations, by reading/reviewing technical journals and current literature, and participation in formal training programs.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 2-Practitioner in T-Test and Evaluation within 24 months of assignment.
• Cybersecurity/Information Technology (IT) Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes cybersecurity and IT work as paramount duty requirements.
• Per AFMAN 17- 1303, dated 12 May 20 (or its successor document), the incumbent of this position must possess certification applicable for Level II IAT and Level II IAM duties.
• Employee is engaged in security work which directly affects national security, including the regular use of and access to classified information (Sensitive activities of the government preserving military strength of the U.S.).

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Computer Science Series, located

Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes developing innovative strategies for technology deployment to enhance operational effectiveness, maintaining a robust security posture in compliance with Air Force cyber policies, and collaborating with team members to efficiently troubleshoot and resolve network challenges.

. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Professional knowledge of computer science principles, concepts and practices applicable to a wide range of duties associated with informational systems software design and development activities. Requires a four year degree in computer science or related field.

Ability to modify standard practices and adapt technique,; to solve a wide variety of interrelated problems to adapt precedents and make departures from previous approaches to similar projects in order to provide for specialized requirements.

Knowledge and skill to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, devise solutions to problems, and identify changes and trends.

Skill in applying analytical and evaluate techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.

Ability to participate in study teams; originate new Ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established time constraints.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiates complex Issues; and maintains good working relations.

Ideal Candidate

• Expertise in Linux and/or Windows Server administration, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Proficient in virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud-based solutions) with experience in VM creation, management, and migration.
• Skilled in scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python) for automation of system administration tasks and infrastructure management.
• Solid understanding of storage solutions (NetApp) and file system management.
• Ability to implement and maintain robust backup and recovery solutions.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Nagios, Zabbix, ELK stack, Splunk) for proactive system health management.
• Proficient in reviewing, interpreting, and implementing DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides).
• Ability to harden network infrastructure and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and regulations.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

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