Computer Scientist

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency • Hanover, MD

11d • Onsite

About The Position

DCSA Acquisition and Technology, National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) is seeking a Computer Scientist/Data Engineer (GG-13). The incumbent will serve as a technical advisor, developing advanced AI/ML, NLP, and cloud data architectures to safeguard the federal workforce. This role requires strong programming skills (Python/SQL) and containerization expertise. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more about DCSA.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• 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
• 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.
• Applying statistical and general-purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL, and C++) to write clean code and build structured data pipelines for advanced data analysis.
• Implementing programming languages (e.g, C++, SQL, Python, R and other computational languages) to develop complex queries for the support of reporting and advanced analytical and machine learning capabilities.
• Utilizing natural language processing, text mining, machine learning techniques, and predictive modeling (including decision trees and regression) to transform large volumes of unstructured data into actionable, structured intelligence that supports risk mitigation.
• Integrating artificial intelligence and data architecture models seamlessly with secure cloud and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Utilizing a strong mathematical foundation, specifically linear algebra, calculus, and statistics, to apply rigorous scientific and quantitative methods to evaluate data reliability, perform detailed risk assessments, and design automated data labeling workflows.
• Artificial Intelligence : This competency requires knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used to design systems that perform human intelligence functions.
• Data Analysis : This competency involves the ability to analyze, model, and transform data to highlight useful information, suggest recommendations and conclusions, and support senior leader decision-making.
• Programming : This competency is the skill to implement design solutions and apply programming languages across multiple platforms and development frameworks.
• Systems Design : This competency entails the ability to design and evaluate software and hardware and develop enterprise and solution architectures that meet user needs and optimize performance, using applicable principles, methods, and tools.
• Risk Management : This competency requires knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and their consequences.

Nice To Haves

• Any Information Technology/Security certifications / education specified in the DCWF Annex as defined by DoD 8140-M within six months of appointment date.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Foundational certification in Engineering and Technical Management

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serves as a catalyst for creative engineering/computer scientist thinking to integrate new technology capabilities and opportunities to develop more effective and responsive intelligence.
• Creates unprecedented approaches, analytical tools and methods to analyze unique situations and draw accurate and significant conclusions.
• Plans, describes and/or develops computer programs required to keep existing software responsive to constant changing data requirements.
• Implements strategies for system development and analysis, operational logistics, project funding/budgeting, project cost, schedule and performance management.

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.

What This Job Offers

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