Computer Engineer

Office of the Secretary of Defense • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The Deputy Assistant Secretary of War - Readiness Analytics (DASW-RA) Lead Engineer position is located in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Readiness Analytics, within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Readiness (ASW (R)) in the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (USW (P&R)). The incumbent serves as a technical authority over the portfolio of information technology systems managed by ODASW(RA), providing subject matter expertise in software design and capabilities. The role oversees and directs software design efforts, chairs design reviews, translates systems requirements into application prototypes, and provides technical briefings to senior leaders, including general or flag officers and senior executive equivalents. It also ensures rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies, principles, and practices in delivering application software services.

Requirements

• Meet the basic engineering education or equivalent qualification pathway, such as an appropriate engineering degree, specified engineering coursework, professional registration or licensure, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination, 60 semester hours of qualifying science and engineering courses, or an appropriate scientific bachelor's degree plus at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
• For GS-14 qualification, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service, or equivalent experience in the private sector, demonstrating ability to apply computer engineering principles to design and develop technical solutions; use systems engineering concepts to optimize applications for modern technology, performance, and functionality; and communicate clearly to solve complex problems, prepare documentation, and support customers.
• Submit required transcripts or other education documentation; education cannot substitute for the specialized experience requirement.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI components and receive favorable adjudication following a Special Background Investigation.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Successfully complete a probationary period and be determined suitable for Federal employment.
• Participate in direct deposit and pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Be registered for Selective Service, or exempt, if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Be available for occasional travel of up to 15% and, if mission requirements demand, work evenings, weekends, holidays, or mandatory overtime.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority over the portfolio of IT systems managed by ODASW(RA).
• Provide subject matter expertise in software design and capabilities.
• Oversee and direct software design efforts.
• Chair design reviews and translate systems requirements into application prototypes.
• Provide authoritative technical briefings to senior leaders, including general or flag officers and senior executive equivalents.
• Ensure rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies, principles, and practices in delivery of application software services.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior