Computer Scientist (Cyber)

Defense Information Systems Agency•Fort Meade, MD

About The Position

This position is recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) and does not convey eligibility for conversion to the Competitive Service. It is identified as necessary to carry out and support the US Cyber Command mission, is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure, and is located in the DISA Emerging Technology Directorate. The Computer Scientist applies expert knowledge of IT standards and systems engineering to support and lead work involving DoD IT standards and interoperability. The role develops technical solutions for unique DoD requirements in emerging IT fields, documents solutions for standards development organizations, and represents agency and DoD interests at national and international standards organizations. It also identifies customer requirements for information transfer and assurance technologies, addresses interoperability issues through standards, serves as a program point of contact, and monitors developments in IT and emerging technologies. The position requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment and may involve access to classified information. Under DoD 8140, the incumbent must complete Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements overall within 12 months. Telework availability depends on mission requirements and supervisory determination. Moving costs and recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized. A three-year trial period may be required for applicants who have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in federal service.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
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 be in mathematics and statistics, including differential and integral calculus.
At least one year of qualifying experience at the next lower grade level demonstrating competencies for success in the position.
Qualifying experience must include systems engineering to identify customer requirements and develop technical solutions for unique requirements, and representing organizational interests to develop, monitor, and document IT and interoperability standards.
All degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. Foreign education used to meet requirements must be evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Complete DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months.
Meet all qualifications within 30 days after the announcement closing date.
Candidates must describe their qualifying experience and any selective placement factors in their resume.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
A favorable suitability review and security clearance are required; maintaining security eligibility is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Apply expert knowledge of IT standards and systems engineering principles to participate in and lead efforts related to DoD IT standards and interoperability.
Develop technical solutions for unique DoD requirements in emerging IT fields such as wireless, optical networks, and the internet.
Document technical solutions for standards development organizations to promote DoD interests.
Write and present technical papers on emerging technologies at government and non-government conferences and meetings.
Represent the agency and DoD at major national and international standards organizations to ensure their interests are understood and accommodated.
Identify customer requirements for information transfer and assurance technologies.
Address interoperability issues through standards and act as a point of contact for agency programs.
Monitor IT developments and assess emerging technologies in relation to unique DoD and essential requirements.