COMPUTER SCIENTIST

Duties
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• Applies knowledge to assigned programs/projects to ensure that latest technology is properly incorporated, considering such factors as cost, interoperability, industry trends, performance, reliability, and functional improvements.
• Serves as expert advisor and consultant in assigned functional areas to other engineers and program officials within the command, Army, and DoD.
• Develops innovative technical solutions to integrate diverse legacy components and directs technology infusion into installed operational systems and networks
• Serves as a Senior Computer Scientist, IT Infrastructure Engineer, and Project Leader, offering expert advice and consultation for assigned programs and projects.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• 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 11. 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.
• Per DoDM 8140.03, Cyber roles (excl. Data/AI/SWE) must meet assigned proficiency Level 1: 1) Foundational qual in 9mo, 2) Resident qual in 12mo, and 3) 20 hrs CPD for code 671.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for (insert Functional Area) certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) employees with Competitive Status

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience and education 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:
Degree: 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: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes work that involves: ) experience leading the design, development, and integration of modeling and simulation programs for the test and evaluation of complex systems such as Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC); 2) experience applying expert-level skill with simulation protocols and applications such as Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA), One Semi-Automated Forces (OneSAF), or Joint Network Emulator (JNE); (3) experience managing technical programs to include developing statements of work, creating cost proposals, and briefing senior leaders on project status, risks, and outcomes.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Leadership
• Planning and Evaluating
• Technical Competence

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13/NH-03).

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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• This is a(n) Installations Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement..
• 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.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for (Level 1) certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.
• The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) is participating in an alternate personnel system known as the Acquisition Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). Among other features, the Demonstration Project replaced GS grade levels with occupational families and pay bands. The band NH-04 is equal to the former GS-14 Step 01 through GS-15 step 10. ATEC uses salary control points to allow for differentiation in the level of positions within the same broadband. Therefore, the salary for this position will be set no higher than $188,167 including locality.