Computer Scientist

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command • Scott AFB, IL

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About The Position

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), in the Command, Control, Communications, and Cyber Systems Directorate. The incumbent serves as a Data Engineer and works in the DoD Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo), within the Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. The position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority for non-acquisition positions involving at least 51% direct support of acquisition positions.

The Computer Scientist directs development of advanced automation and information-processing concepts, including display, control, and transfer. The role orchestrates software-system development using knowledge of operating-system theory, data structures, computer-system architecture, software engineering, and computer communications. The incumbent ensures the underlying infrastructure supports software architecture security and performance requirements for high-volume, complex data exchanges, and applies Command, Control, Communications, and cyber expertise to integrated cloud, data, cybersecurity, and sustainment strategies.

The position requires a Secret security clearance and the ability to attain and maintain the appropriate DoD-approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) within six months of appointment. Situational telework may be authorized with agency and supervisor approval, depending on operational requirements. Occasional travel may be required, including overnight travel. The incumbent may occasionally work outside normal duty hours, and shift work, overtime, or irregular hours may be required.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in Federal service.
• Experience applying complex IT system design principles and agile software development practices, including cloud migration and integration techniques.
• Experience analyzing on-premises legacy systems and recommending migration actions to a cloud environment.
• Experience utilizing DevSecOps practices, tools, and methodologies.
• 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 statistics and mathematics that include differential and integral calculus.
• All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must attain and maintain appropriate DoD-approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) for the position within six months of filling it, in accordance with DoD 8140.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• An undergraduate degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development of advanced concepts for automation and information-processing display, control, and transfer.
• Orchestrate software-system development using knowledge of operating-system theory, data structures, computer-system architecture, software engineering, and computer communications.
• Ensure the underlying infrastructure supports software architecture security and performance requirements for high-volume, complex data exchanges.
• Apply Command, Control, Communications, and cyber expertise across disciplines to implement integrated cloud, data, cybersecurity, and sustainment strategies.
• Provide leadership to a team, including team formation and execution of tasks.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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