Computer Engineer

Dru • Fort Knox, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Computer Engineer for the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Personnel Information Systems Directorate, Network Management, at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The role formulates complex future-state information technology architectures that enable global Army human resources services and plans, designs, and implements integration of complex data exchanges among Department of Defense, Department of the Army, and private-sector systems. The position applies validation and verification techniques to areas such as software development cycle time and software quality assurance, and prepares and delivers technical presentations to sponsors and external agencies.

The position requires a SECRET security clearance, which must be obtained and maintained. Temporary duty travel is required approximately 25% of the time. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.

Requirements

• Meet the basic education or professional registration requirements for General Engineer: an acceptable engineering degree; professional engineer registration; qualifying Engineer-in-Training examination and education/experience; at least 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of qualifying coursework; or an eligible related bachelor's degree plus at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
• One year of specialized experience assessing long-range needs for complex technical computer engineering projects; developing techniques for existing computer technology to advance software security capability and protect products and data; and supporting system analysts, engineers, and information technology specialists. This experience is typically at the GS-12 level.
• Applicants who have held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
• Obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants using foreign education must provide an evaluation showing it is equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program, or show that the coursework received full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Attach transcripts if qualifying based on education; attach proof of registration when qualifying through professional engineer registration or the specified examination route.

Responsibilities

• Formulate complex future-state information technology architectures that enable global Army human resources services.
• Plan, design, and implement the integration of complex data exchanges between Department of Defense, Department of the Army, and private-sector systems.
• Apply validation and verification techniques to areas including software development cycle time and software quality assurance.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to sponsors and/or external agencies.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits. Specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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