About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Ctr, Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) located in Vicksburg, MS. The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is one of the most diverse engineering and scientific research organizations in the world. http://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/

Duties

Demonstrate exceptional analysis, planning, and coding skills by conducting research, development, and deployment of mathematical, statistical, and computer-simulated models and application methods. Assist in the gather of requirements, development of software requirement documents, and make recommendations for product development of data and decision analytic tool. Provide application of the theoretical foundations of secure software development for facilitating Department of Defense computational systems. Work collaboratively with ERDC team and stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Provide software development and program management, guidance, advisory support, and assistance with projects assigned to the Institute for System Engineer Research. Provide specialized knowledge and broad areas of applications of software development techniques in support of ERDC programs. Maintain technical proficiency in the areas of software development and computer science through interaction with technical and professional organizations, academia, contractors, and other research organizations. Develop and maintain effective working relationships in difficult situations. Treat others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect to engage and inspire others. Consider and respond appropriately to the needs and feeling of different audiences, situations, and cultures. Conduct high quality research and development by recognition of research and development accomplishments through awards from professional or technical societies. Conduct high-quality, broad-based Computer Science research and development and reimbursable work as evidenced by (a) authorship of professional journal articles, technical reports, conference proceedings, etc. Deliver rehearsed and impromptu technical briefings and presentations including decision meetings before audiences of peers, sponsors, and higher-level officials. Prepare clear and concise policy and procedural guidance for other professionals. Communicate effectively in meetings that are adversarial or have potential for adverse program impacts.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Computer Scientist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in computer science or bachelor's degree (or higher 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes developing software required documents, making recommendations for product development and/or present technical briefings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service DB-02(GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Influencing/NegotiatingOral CommunicationSoftware EngineeringWritten Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R2AA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk