Computer Scientist

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Computer Scientist

Company: Federal government of the United States


Description: SummaryDCSA’s Program Executive Office (PEO) is looking for a Computer Scientist (Data Architect/Engineer) to serve as a technical specialist and advisor to high-ranking government officials and senior supplier personnel. Primary Point of Contact for information systems projects of interest and significance to the Government. Responsible for addressing and integrating technologies, business processes, and data and architecture standardization. Visit www.dcsa.mil – America’s Gatekeeper!Overview

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Open & closing dates01/27/2025 to 02/07/2025This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.Salary$81,090 – $110,831 per yearMinimum and maximum salary encompasses the 2024 target local market pay for DCIPS STEM/CYBER work roles.Pay scale & gradeGG 7Locations1 vacancy in the following locations:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potential13Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberDCSA-25-12677202-PControl number829310900This job is open toClarification from the agencyThis announcement is open to: All U.S Citizens.VideosDutiesThe Office Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security established a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) for certain Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Cyber positions within the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System. Eligibility for the TLMS is based on cyber work roles within certain occupational series and on the work performed. This vacancy is designated as a STEM and/or Cyber position and pay for the incumbent will be based on the STEM and Cyber Pay Table.As a Computer Scientist you will be responsible for the following duties:
-Performs professional work in computer science, that may include data science, intelligence, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), system analysis, risk analysis, predictive analysis and computer simulation.
-Analyzes, interprets and correlates qualitative and quantitative data providing technical, scientific and engineering advice on efforts of military, civilian and contractor personnel to achieve DCSA objectives on a wide variety of efforts.
-Plans, describes and/or develops computer programs required to keep existing software responsive to constant changing data requirements.
-Applies analytic methods such as regression, decision tree and statistical probability to improve data reliability and quality.
-Serves as a catalyst for creative engineering/computer scientist thinking to integrate new technology capabilities and opportunities to develop more effective and responsive intelligence.
-Applies analytic methods such as regression, decision tree and statistical probability to improve data reliability and quality.
-Uncover and explain actionable insights from data by combining scientific method, math and statistics, specialized programming, advanced analytics, AI, and storytelling to major organizations, high-ranking government officials and key stakeholders within and outside the federal government.RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• Any Information Technology/Security certifications / education specified in the DCWF Annex as defined by DoD 8140-M within six months of appointment date.
• The incumbent must sign a Statement of Understanding regarding the certification requirements and maintaining the appropriate certification is a condition of employment.

QualificationsThis position has a Basic Requirement for the 1550:
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.
*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 02/07/2025Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-05 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis. Entry level experience with natural language processing, text mining, or machine learning techniques. Elementary knowledge of how artificial intelligence (AI) solutions integrate with cloud or other IT infrastructure. Basic knowledge of container orchestration and resource management platforms. Experience leading or following team direction, including project milestones and deliverables. Entry level experience with generating written and oral communications sufficient for presenting information on the scope, methods and results of project efforts to a wide range of audiences.Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1. Artificial Intelligence2. Creativity and Innovation3. Data Analysis4. Programming LanguagesEducationBachelor’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.
If substituting or combining education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions.Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link:Additional informationVETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL
In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria.Other Notes:Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period.If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions.If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status.All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Salary: $81090 – 110831 per year

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:38:17 GMT


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