Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as senior computer scientist/computer engineer to perform research and other professional work in computer sciences/engineering disciplines.

Duties

- Serves as a senior level professional responsible for guiding the development and implementation of new and improved methods and techniques for the accomplishment of efficient test data processing to meet AFTC test requirements. - Serves as senior computer scientist/computer engineer specialist on test and analysis issues associated with real-time and post-mission support. - Prepares technical reports, memoranda, and other documentation in clear, concise, and logical form suitable to the scientific community and management. - Serves as an computer scientist/computer engineer within the organization on the application software engineering principles, practices and techniques.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The performance of duties of this position requires a full 4-year course in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors' degree in a computer science discipline. An advanced degree is preferred.
• When designated as a Computer Engineer, the duties of the position require an advanced level of competence in basic science. The incumbent must possess an engineering degree from an institution with ABET accredited engineering program.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and overtime on an emergency basis.
• When designated, this position will be covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act requirements.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• Employee is expected to meet continuing acquisition education requirements.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0854/GS-1550, Computer Engineering/Computer Science Series. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: This is an interdisciplinary position. In order to qualify, applicants must meet the Specialized Experience in conjunction with the Basic Qualification Requirement for at least one of the series below. In addition to meeting at least one of the basic qualifications requirements, applicants must also possess the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) or will have one year (52 weeks) within 120 days of closing of this announcement of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories of computer scientist/engineering, and the standard practices, methods, and techniques of the computer scientist/engineering and/or software development sufficient to perform difficult and complex assignments; and knowledge of routine analysis, evaluation, and investigative techniques in order to synthesize data, evaluate significant factors, and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Professional knowledge of a broad range of computer scientist/computer engineering and mathematical analysis techniques in order to process test data in a real-time environment. 2. Ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate technical data, complex problems, and prediction of results in the solution of theoretical or practical data-related problems. 3. Extensive knowledge of complex computer systems operations, systems architecture, real-time analyses and display concepts, and automated computational processes and methodology to respond to operational mission requirements with versatility and sound judgment. 4. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and provide appropriate recommendations and solutions to management. 5. Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects and /or studies within established financial and/or time constraints to resolve data processing-related questions. 6. Skill and ability to negotiate complex issues; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, complex technical issues, reports, and briefings for senior military and civilian officials throughout the government and in private industry. 7. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups inside and outside immediate work unit using a high degree of tact and diplomacy. 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.

Contacts

• Address Eglin AFB 310 W Van Matre Ave Ste 102 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]