DCGS Journeyman Computer Scientist

Gauss Management Research & Engineering•Robins, GA

2d•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), leads computer science activities for an assigned program or product, and provides technical expertise throughout all phases of the life cycle model. The role supports acquisition life-cycle activities, including development, production, testing, and technical management. It includes defining and documenting technical requirements; developing technical, engineering, test, and verification plans; evaluating designs, risks, system performance, and acquisition schedules; and helping translate Department of Defense user needs into system requirements and architecture products. The position also supports independent review of engineering changes and vendor proposals, life-cycle cost evaluations, and the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of test and evaluation activities. The position requires frequent driving or renting a car for company business, a valid driver's license, and travel of up to 25% out of state with overnight stays. Work includes prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer, with lifting up to 15 pounds at times. The role is expected to work flexible hours and respond on short notice as needed.

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 relevant to technical documents, technical data, and systems engineering execution.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven 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 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.
Either a Master of Science or Master of Arts degree, 12 years of experience, and 5 years of DoD experience; or 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 eligibility for 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 bases where work is performed.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer, and lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time out of state and overnight.

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 of meeting 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 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, and assist in 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 of proposed systems and components.
Support test and evaluation planning, conduct, and analysis of results against operational requirements, including participation in Integrated Test Teams, Test Readiness Reviews, and related program events.
Assist in determining the capability and availability of DoD and civilian test resources and facilities.
Assist in scheduling and securing test resources, and monitor, assess, and report on test and evaluation efforts.
Assist with the design, planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and documentation of test and evaluation programs, including applicable certifications and procedures.
Support development of system and program technical plans, review technical documents and test materials, participate in working groups, track risk and issue resolution, and support special studies of alternative approaches.