Computer Scientist/Computer Engineer-Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command • Edwards AFB, CA

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior computer scientist/computer engineer performing software engineering and other professional work in computer sciences, computer engineering, and related scientific disciplines. The role provides senior-level guidance on developing new software applications and systems, modifying existing applications and systems to meet customer requirements, and addressing software- and hardware-related issues in system design and development. The position also prepares clear, concise, logical technical reports, memoranda, and other documentation for management and the scientific community, and serves as the division authority on applying software engineering principles, practices, and techniques.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position at the NH-03 level, equivalent to GS-12 to GS-13. It is designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program; the employee must meet or be capable of meeting applicable Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act requirements and is expected to meet continuing acquisition education requirements. The position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering, or a qualifying combination of coursework for the computer science series. An advanced degree is preferred.

The position may require an appropriate security clearance and current certifications. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station, including travel on military or commercial aircraft. Employees may be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays; shift work and emergency overtime may be required. Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, or a bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science; at least 15 of those hours must include a combination of statistics and mathematics that includes differential and integral calculus.
• All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
• At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to GS-11 or equivalent, providing professional computer engineering and computer science guidance in developing new software applications/systems and modifying existing applications/systems.
• Ability to apply software lifecycle disciplines, including analysis, design, development, implementation, test evaluation, and maintenance of software and associated products.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate technical data and complex requirements, and predict results in solving data-processing problems.
• Knowledge of complex data formats, systems architecture, data analysis and display concepts, and automated computational processes and methodology.
• Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and recommend solutions to management.
• Ability to plan and execute complex projects or studies within established constraints.
• Ability to negotiate complex issues and communicate technical material effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with individuals and groups inside and outside the immediate working unit, using tact and diplomacy.
• Maintain current certifications if required for the position.
• Meet or be capable of meeting applicable DAWIA requirements and meet continuing acquisition education requirements.
• Submit transcripts when education is used to qualify; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on the position type.
• May be subject to random drug testing and required to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
• May be required to travel away from the normal duty station and work evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, or emergency overtime.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree is preferred.
• At least two years of coding and unit testing in software application development using Razor/Blazor, .NET, C#, T-SQL, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, and Web APIs.
• At least two years of experience with SQL Server database design and stored procedures, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and Team Foundation Server (TFS), Azure DevOps, or Git.
• Experience working independently and within a software development team, communicating clearly, interacting with customers, understanding technical objectives, providing effective solutions, and troubleshooting and fixing software bugs.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level computer engineering and computer science guidance in developing new software applications and systems and modifying existing ones to meet customer requirements.
• Serve as the computer scientist/computer engineer authority on software- and hardware-related issues associated with system design and development.
• Prepare technical reports, memoranda, and other documentation in clear, concise, logical form for management and the scientific community.
• Serve as the division authority within the organization on the application of software engineering principles, practices, and techniques.
• Apply software lifecycle disciplines, including analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, evaluation, and maintenance.
• Plan and execute complex projects or studies to resolve software engineering questions.
• Research and analyze technical problems and requirements, and provide recommendations and solutions to management.
• Communicate technical issues and findings to senior military and civilian officials, government stakeholders, and private industry.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.

What This Job Offers

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