DCGS Journeyman Computer Scientist

GMRE•Robins Air Force Base, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) program at Robins AFB, Georgia, and requires a TS/SCI clearance. The Computer Scientist supports an assigned Integrated Product Team (IPT), provides computer science expertise for the assigned program or product, and supports all phases of the life-cycle model. The role supports acquisition life-cycle activities, including development, production, testing, and technical management. It includes identifying technical requirements, developing engineering and test plans, evaluating design approaches and technical risks, and assisting with translating Department of Defense user requirements into system requirements. The position also supports system architecture and specification development, engineering-change analysis, life-cycle cost evaluations, and test and evaluation planning, execution, analysis, and reporting. The position is based at Robins AFB, Georgia. Travel of up to 25% is required, including out-of-state overnight travel. Work requires prolonged desk and computer use and the ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally. A valid driver’s license is required because driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency.

Requirements

Experience completing acquisition engineering and technical tasks supporting the life-cycle management of products and systems within Defense Acquisition System processes using UCA, MTA, MCA, Software Acquisition, or Acquisition of Services pathways.
Familiarity with Air Force life-cycle management processes.
Knowledge of regulations, policies, and operating instructions related to preparing technical documents and technical data, and executing systems engineering.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong time-management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to work flexible hours and respond on short notice as needed.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
Master of Science or Master of Arts degree, 12 years of experience, and 5 years of DoD experience; alternatively, a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited school in engineering or computer science, 15 years of experience, and 5 years of DoD experience.
Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to undergo a government security investigation.
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) credential: CACQ 010 Foundational Acquisition Intelligence Credential.
Valid driver's license; driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to pass a background check for access to the installation where work is performed.

Responsibilities

Support assigned programs and products through acquisition life-cycle activities, including development, production, testing, and technical management.
Identify and document technical requirements for weapon-system products.
Develop technical, engineering, test, and verification plans that define objectives and means to meet mission and system requirements.
Apply computer science principles and technical knowledge to interpret and flow down capability requirements, evaluate design approaches and trade-offs, and develop test and verification strategies within cost and schedule constraints.
Evaluate technical risks, make independent technical decisions, and recommend technical options to optimize system performance and acquisition schedules.
Develop or originate new features and improve, extend, or validate existing processes, data, methods, or techniques.
Assist in translating DoD user requirements into system requirements.
Review system design baseline, architecture, and interoperability requirements; assist with developing system specifications and architecture products.
Independently analyze proposed engineering changes and specifications, and provide the Government with evaluations and recommendations regarding vendor proposals.
Support life-cycle cost evaluations for proposed systems and components.
Support test and evaluation planning, conduct, and results assessment against operational requirements; participate in Integrated Test Teams, Test Readiness Reviews, and related events.
Assist in determining the capability and availability of DoD and civilian test resources and facilities.
Assist with scheduling and securing test resources, and monitor, assess, and report the status of test and evaluation efforts.
Support test and evaluation design, planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and documentation, including applicable certifications and procedures, to assess systems, subsystems, components, and equipment.
Support development of system and program technical plans by reviewing technical documents, participating in working groups, tracking risk and issue resolution, reviewing test plans, procedures, and data, and supporting special studies of alternative approaches.