Lead Computer Scientist

Naval Sea Systems Command•Keyport, WA

About The Position

Serve as a Lead Software Product Owner in the Digital Transformation Division of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV Keyport, Washington. Act as the principal technical expert and Product Owner for software engineering and high-priority software applications. The role involves complex assignments in computer science, software development, system integration, and modernization, requiring analysis of issues affecting the effectiveness, security, efficiency, and productivity of mission-oriented programs. Develop detailed software development plans, technical roadmaps, and architecture goals for long-range software implementation and administration. Make decisions about complex software engineering processes in a changing technical, legislative, regulatory, and cybersecurity environment. This is a mission-essential, bargaining-unit position and a DoD Cyberspace Workforce position (work role code 804/801, Advanced proficiency). The employee must obtain and maintain qualifications under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies, as well as the required interim and/or final security clearance. Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, may be required; travel may involve extended periods on military or commercial aircraft. The employee is expected to support continuity of operations and completion of tasks deemed essential to the mission.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new Department of the Navy employee.
Current federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Must meet applicable restrictions for the appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal.
Must obtain and maintain qualifications for the DoD Cyberspace Workforce work role (804/801), Advanced proficiency, under DoDM 8140.03 and Department of the Navy policies.
Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time; travel may be to CONUS and OCONUS locations and remote or isolated sites.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-12 leading complex software, information technology, or digital transformation projects.
Experience applying project-management principles, knowledge of data science and artificial intelligence projects, and Agile practices to manage requirements, priorities, schedules, risks, resources, and stakeholder expectations across the lifecycle of secure, scalable software capabilities.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional technical teams and customers to translate operational needs into actionable technical solutions, monitor delivery progress, and communicate project status, risks, and recommendations.
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 a combination of statistics and mathematics that includes differential and integral calculus.
Academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal technical expert and Product Owner for software engineering and high-priority software applications.
Lead software development projects, system integrations, and modernization studies.
Analyze interrelated issues affecting mission-oriented programs, including effectiveness, security, efficiency, and productivity.
Formulate detailed software development plans, establish technical roadmaps, and define architecture goals for long-range software implementation and administration.
Make decisions on complex software engineering processes amid conflicting objectives, technological change, and evolving legislative, regulatory, and cybersecurity guidance.
Ensure continuity of operations and completion of mission-essential tasks.
Obtain and maintain required Cyberspace Workforce qualifications and security clearance.
Travel as required to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites.