Computer Scientist

Duties

Determine the need for and processing requirements of advanced computer software techniques. Conduct studies using existing CAA models, applications, and other tools, and models obtained from sources outside the agency. Stay current on developments in both computer science and operations research. Maintain liaison through the technical community to exchange technical information and provide advice on problem solutions. Ensure that efforts are properly directed and assumes overall technical responsibility for the interpretation and presentation of findings and conclusions.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

This position is developmental and may be filled at the GS-11, GS 12, or GS 13 level. The incumbent may be non-competitively promoted pending time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the next level/grade duties. The full performance level for this position is GS-13.

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.
30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 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. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

To qualify for the GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: interpreting policies, and procedures to govern the planning and delivery of services throughout the agency; utilizing the C++ computer programing language, Visual Basic for Applications for Microsoft Access and Excel and Structured Query Languages; providing advice and make recommendations to management. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second grade/level position in the Federal Services (GS-09).

Or

Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Computer Science of study.

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

To qualify for the GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes; utilizing the C++ computer programing language, Visual Basic for Applications for Microsoft Access and Excel, and Structured Query Languages; providing recommendations for new or improved software development policies, regulations, and directives; evaluating unusual circumstances to approach incomplete and conflicting data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal Services (GS-11).

To qualify for the GS-13: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes; providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to leadership and other technical specialists on critical IT issues; utilizing the C++ computer programing language, Visual Basic for Applications for Microsoft Access, and Excel and Structured Query Languages; directing and coordinating all aspects of a project for study design, research, data analysis, presentation, and documentation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal Services (GS-12).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Creativity and InnovationOral CommunicationPlanning and Evaluating

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: .

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 Career Program (CP) 16 - Engineers and Scientists (Non-Construction) position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). 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. Telework eligible: Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
The following incentives may be authorized for highly qualified applicants: Relocation Assistance, Student Loan Repayment, Recruitment Bouns or Annual Leave Credit.

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