Computer Scientist

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This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Summary

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This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

12 / 22 / 2025 to 12 / 21 / 2026

Salary $76,463 to - $164,301 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 - 15

Locations

Few vacancies in the following locations :

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC

Dover AFB, DE

Cape Canaveral, FL

Cape Canaveral AFS, FL

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Eglin AFB, FL

Homestead AFB, FL

Hurlburt Field, FL

MacDill AFB, FL

Patrick AFB, FL

Tyndall AFB, FL

Dobbins AFB, GA

Moody AFB, GA

Robins AFB, GA

Hickam AFB, HI

Mountain Home AFB, ID

Scott AFB, IL

Grissom AFB, IN

Barksdale AFB, LA

Hanscom AFB, MA

Westover Air Reserve Base, MA

Andrews AFB, MD

Linthicum Heights, MD

Selfridge ANG Base, MI

Whiteman AFB, MO

Columbus AFB, MS

Keesler AFB, MS

Malmstrom AFB, MT

Grand Forks, ND

Minot AFB, ND

Offutt AFB, NE

New Boston, NH

McGuire AFB, NJ

Cannon AFB, NM

Holloman AFB, NM

Kirtland AFB, NM

Nellis AFB, NV

Niagara Falls, NY

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Youngstown, OH

Youngstown, OH

Altus AFB, OK

Tinker AFB, OK

Vance AFB, OK

Charleston, SC

Shaw AFB, SC

Arnold AFB, TN

Dyess AFB, TX

Fort Sam Houston, TX

Goodfellow AFB, TX

Kelly AFB, TX

Lackland AFB, TX

Laughlin AFB, TX

Randolph AFB, TX

Hill AFB, UT

Alexandria, VA

Arlington, VA

Dahlgren, VA

Fort Eustis, VA

Langley AFB, VA

Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Fairchild AFB, WA

McChord AFB, WA

Warren AFB, WY

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Multiple Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

15

Job family (Series)

• 1550 Computer Science

Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS) / High Risk

Trust determination process

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number AFPCDHA-12856574-1550-CYBER Control number 852882500

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS : 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.

In addition to the basic requirements above, all applicants must meet the qualification requirements below :

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :

GS-12 : One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is in or related to the position to be filled. An example of this experience includes developing software systems, high-speed computing systems, real time data acquisitions systems, simulation modeling, data analysis and complex electronic instrumentation systems for testing weapon system installation. Serve as assistants to higher grade level scientists responsible for subject-matter or program areas.

GS-13 : One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is in or related to the position to be filled. An example of this experience includes developing software systems, high-speed computing systems, real time data acquisitions systems, simulation modeling, data analysis and complex electronic instrumentation systems for testing weapon system installation. Serving as staff specialist for a significant segment of a subject-matter or program area. Providing technical guidance in planning, coordinating, and evaluating proposed research projects and programs of interest to the agency.

GS-14 : One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is in or related to the position to be filled. An example of this experience includes developing software systems, high-speed computing systems; real time data acquisitions systems, simulation modeling, data analysis and complex electronic instrumentation systems for testing weapon system installation and developing and applying system evaluation methods and techniques to major portions of large projects of studies. Serves as staff specialist responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in a major subject-matter, functional, or program area.

GS-15 : One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is in or related to the position to be filled. An example of this experience includes developing software systems, high-speed computing systems; real time data acquisitions systems, simulation modeling, data analysis and complex electronic instrumentation systems for testing weapon system installation and developing and applying system evaluation methods and techniques to major portions of large projects of studies. Serves as staff experts and consultants.

Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position : https : / / www.opm.gov / policy-data-oversight / classification-qualifications / general-schedule-qualification-standards / 1500 / computer-science-series-1550 /

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) :

1. Knowledge of computer science concepts and principles of standard computer science practices, methods, and techniques to perform, following specific instructions, routine projects or minor phases of a larger or more complex project.

2. Knowledge of computer design, simulation or programming software or other appropriate software to perform routine design and analysis assignments.

3. Knowledge of computer science and related disciplines to design, develop and adapt scientific methods and techniques to recommend solutions for computer problems.

4. Ability to analyze, interpret and apply computer science procedures in a variety of situations and recommend effective solutions.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE : Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY : If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION : Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

For Direct Hire (DHA) Positions :

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location / installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual / projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

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