Computer Scientist (GS-7/13)

Apply online through 8/19/2022 at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/671515500

Who may apply: United States Citizens or US Nationals

Duty Location Negotiable throughout the Continental US, After Selection

Apply knowledge and skill of relevant mathematical and statistical sciences, computer theory, algorithms, data structures, programming concepts, and computer architecture, with a working knowledge of computer hardware.

Develop and applies principles, theories, and techniques of computer science, software engineering, hardware design, enterprise computing, commercial cloud adoption and information engineering.

Directs the research of complex automated processes in the development of information systems in support of AI?s goal of accelerating the delivery of AI automation and AI enabled capabilities, services, and systems for the agency.

Researches the applicability of new technological developments in the field to solve continuing problems or meet current/future needs of the agency's AI information systems infrastructure.

Defines and designs mappings and models of technical computing architectures, high-speed systems architectures, interconnection structures, centralized and distributed control, data-driven architectures, and parallel programming languages.

Develops performance measures and performance models for automated information systems components and networks in order to define configuration design tools and to establish evaluation criteria for the acquisition of products.

Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.

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.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized Experience at the GS-07 Grade Level is defined as: Using techniques, procedures, and processes such as operating system theory, data structures, computer system architecture, Software engineering, and computer communications to assist in the development of software systems.

Specialized Experience at the GS-09 Grade Level is defined as: Working with Senior Computer Scientists in the development of software systems and the transformation and integration of information structures or new computing systems or computer software and/or hardware.

Specialized Experience at the GS-11 Grade Level is defined as: Developing software systems; transforming and integrating information structures, new computing systems, or computer software and/or hardware solutions.

Specialized Experience at the GS-12 Grade Level is defined as: Developing software systems; transforming and integrating information structures, new computing systems, or computer software and/or hardware solutions as well as solving a variety of technical challenges/problems throughout the entire automated information systems life cycle; Conducts extensive and rigorous AI problem framing, solutions design and conceptualization, product prototyping and micro-services system architecture integration in support of AI product development."

Specialized Experience at the GS-13 Grade Level is defined as: Advising Senior Leadership on the development of software systems; transformation and integration of information structures, new computing systems, computer software and hardware solutions; solving a variety of technical challenges/problems throughout the entire automated information systems life cycle; Representing an organization in briefings, planning conferences and review meetings, with other functional, technical and professional staff members; providing technical advisement on data and AI-related technical feasibility.

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

GS-7

Substitution of education for experience:

One full year of graduate level education in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or superior academic achievement (SAA) with a degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position. Additional information on S.A.A. and/or which Honor Societies are recognized click on the link to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications Standards: Superior Academic Achievement.

GS-9

Substitution of education for experience:

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.

GS-11

Substitution of education for experience:

A qualifying Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.

GS-12 & 13

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

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