Computer Scientist (Cyber) - CES Recent Graduate

Duties

• As a participant in the Recent Graduates Program, you will receive both formal and on-the-job training to develop the required knowledge and skill to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Build responsive modern user interfaces and server-side applications using standard web technologies and frameworks.
• Customize and extend SharePoint environments using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx),JavaScript APIs, and automating business processes via Power Automate.
• Automate administrative tasks, deploy solutions, and manage SharePoint environments programmatically.
• Demonstrate knowledge of secure coding practices for web applications and a basic understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) concepts to ensure compliance with DoW/DoD security standards.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Qualifications

Who May Be Considered:
Individuals who have obtained a qualifying Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, Doctorate, Vocational or Technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution, within the previous 2 years.
OR
Veterans (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108) who were unable to apply within 2 years of obtaining a qualifying Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, Doctorate, Vocational or Technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution due to their military service obligation. Veterans have a full 2-year eligibility period to apply upon his/her release or discharge from active duty. The eligibility period for veterans must be within 6 years of degree completion. You MUST provide your DD-214 to support this claim.

Basic Education Requirement - 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 the Eligibility, and Basic Education Requirement, your resume must demonstrate the following Qualifying Experience:
Your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

• For the GG-07 position, qualifying experience is defined as: Assisting with basic software development tasks and ticket resolution under direct supervision; following established build, branch, and deployment processes using version control and issue tracking tools; and demonstrating a foundational knowledge of web development frameworks and languages such as SPFx, React, and JavaScript.
• For the GG-09 position, qualifying experience is defined as: Performing software development and deployment processes under general supervision; managing code branches and executing software releases using version control systems; and applying a working knowledge of SPFx, React, and JavaScript to actively resolve development tickets and participate in agile team processes.
• For the GG-11 position, qualifying experience is defined as: Independently managing software development tasks, including build, deploy, and hotfix processes throughout the agile sprint lifecycle; troubleshooting complex platform issues by coordinating with external stakeholders or network enterprise; and utilizing proficiency in SPFx, React, JavaScript, and Git to consistently deliver reliable software solutions.
• For the GG-12 position, qualifying experience is defined as: Independently engineering solutions and proposing design improvements for complex coding challenges; leading cross-team collaboration to gather information, troubleshoot systems, and resolve platform issues; and applying expert-level knowledge of SPFx, React, and JavaScript to evaluate technical add-ons and determine the optimal technical solution for the enterprise environment.
• For the GG-13 position, qualifying experience is defined as: Serving as a technical authority who proactively manages, architects, and optimizes software solutions across the development lifecycle; integrating emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, into enterprise software solutions; and driving cross-functional collaboration and mentoring teams by introducing and adopting new technical solutions to optimize overall system performance.

*****Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience within the body of their resume.

*****Veterans - DD-214 are required, and will render an ineligible rating if not submitted.

*****Transcripts are required along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating.

*****Candidate must meet Recent Graduate eligibility requirement by end of the Fall 2026 Semester.

Education

• Substitution of education for experience at the 07 grade level: Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement or 1 academic year of graduate education (or law school, as specified in qualification standards or individual occupational requirements). Superior Academic Achievement: S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.
• Substitution of education for experience at the 09 grade level: Completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D.
• Substitution of education for experience at the 11 grade level: Completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a directly related field.
• There is no substitution of education for experience at the 12/13 grade level.
• Qualifying Education Institution: Any of the following educational institutions or curricula that have been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education
• Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. .

Additional information

• CES Interns are NOT eligible for conversion to a career/career-conditional appointment.
• CES Interns are eligible for non-competitive conversion to a term or permanent CES position in a CES designated organization:
• A trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
• Management has the prerogative to select at either grade level.
• Selectee of this recruitment will be required to sign a Recent Graduate Program Participant Agreement.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs will not be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives are not authorized.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click ).
• The Department of Defense (DoD) on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
• Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
• For more information on Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click .
• For more information on veterans' preference, click .
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click .
• You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
• If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click .
• This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click ).
• The Department of Defense (DoD) on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
• Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
• For more information on veterans' preference, click .
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click .
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.