Computer Scientist

Duties
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• Provides senior system administration services for Agency analytical and Internet/Intranet-based systems.
• Monitors ongoing operations of complex network environments supporting large numbers of users within the Agency, Command, and DOD.
• Plans the design of applications ranging from simple interactive interface documents to large integration efforts providing access to multiple databases.
• Performs the installation and initial configuration of relevant acquired systems in their operational location and state.
• Governs the mix, interconnectivity, hardware, and software component selection as a member of a formal Configuration Control Board (CCB).
• Manages a standardized, routine system of data and system backup, typically through junior IT personnel.
• Provides high-level technical expertise to accomplish analysis of options and development of the design for advanced systems networks and telecommunications.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
• This position requires employee to carry items such as supplies, books, laptop computer, and other similar materials.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees maybe required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• Candidates must obtain and maintain an Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (or higher) in compliance with DoD Instruction 8570.01-M requirements within six (6) months of assignment

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document .

Basic Requirement for Computer Scientist, GS-1550-13 position:

Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in computer science or bachelor's degree (or higher 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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Administering classified and unclassified network servers to support analytical, knowledge-management, and web-related Agency applications requiring expert-level system oversight; 2) Preparing detailed system specifications, test plans, and interface requirements to support system integration and acquisition actions; 3) Applying advanced computer science principles such as algorithms, data structures, programming concepts, and architectures to assess and resolve mission-critical application issues; 4) Designing analytical and services/web-based system applications to support Agency operational and analytical missions; And 5) Providing high-level technical guidance to leadership on system feasibility, technology options, and risk assessments.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this grade- (GS-13), you must meet the qualification requirement using the basic requirement and experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) 16- Engineers and Scientist Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Time-in-grade requirements do not apply to this Direct Hire Authority (DHA) position. However, All applicants, including those new to federal employment, must demonstrate 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in scope and complexity, even if gained outside of federal service. For individuals without prior federal employment, relevant specialized experience may include work performed in the private sector, military, or other non-federal settings, as long as it meets the requirements outlined in the job announcement. Applicants must clearly describe this experience in their resume to ensure qualifications can be properly assessed.