This serves as public notice for the use of OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. This position is located in Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Consular Systems and Technology (CA/CST). CST provides a full range of systems support for the Consular function worldwide through the planning, design, development, implementation, installation, and ongoing support of automated systems. 

Duties

Conducts research and development of and provides authoritative technical leadership and direction regarding new and emerging developments in the computer science, computer engineering, and related professional fields. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages computer scientific and engineering projects. Presents project results, including findings and recommendations for specific actions to the Consular Systems and Technology (CST) Director, Deputy Directors, and other senior management officials as appropriate. Researches and develops innovative cybersecurity strategies and methodologies for protecting Consular Affairs Information Technology (IT) infrastructure including systems, networks, and data, from cyber threats and intrusions. Leads or serves on interagency and intergovernmental committees and working groups responsible for promoting support and increasing funding for research and development in the computer science and technology fields.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. Applicants MUST meet the required basic entry qualification requirements described below: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Have a 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. Evaluation of Education - Applicants should have sufficient knowledge to understand the fundamental concepts and techniques of computer science. Courses designed to provide an introduction to computer science techniques and methodologies, to problems of system design, and to other specialized fields are acceptable. NOTE: Courses or experience in teaching elementary, business, or shop mathematics are NOT acceptable. Note: All applicants WILL BE required to submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position. IN ADDITION to meeting the basic entry qualifications requirements listed above, the applicant MUST have at least one year of specialized experience that has equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience leading the design and architecture of modernized IT applications and/or platforms. Experience reviewing and evaluating system architectures and cybersecurity strategies and providing authoritative guidance on proper use of new and evolving concepts and techniques.  Experience preparing technical or scientific papers/briefings and presenting findings and/or plans for development of innovative systems to varying audiences including industry and senior leadership.  Experience representing an organization on technical matters, cultivating partnerships and collaborations with other organizations, academic institutions, research institutions and/or industry to advance organizational requirements. Note: All applicants WILL BE required to submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.

Education

See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) 8899 East 56th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46249 United States
• Name: Karen Smith
• Phone: 317-212-2672
• Email: [email protected]