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

Serves as a senior Computer Scientist for the CA/CST with responsibility for providing senior-level computer science and engineering leadership in support of the planning, coordination, & management of the Bureau's information technology programs. 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 offi cials 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 increasingfunding 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. 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 in systems engineering, software development, or network engineering experience with an emphasis on platform engineering in a cloud environment. Experience working with large and diverse data sets, such as structured, unstructured, or streaming data. Experience applying machine learning and artificial intelligence principles, as well as migrating technical capabilities from legacy system to a new system.   Experience using data visualization and analytical tools, and web portals to identify trends and compile data. Experience providing strategic leadership and expertise on complex policy issues involving technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. 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 600 19th Street, N.W. Attn: CA/EX/HRD Washington, District of Columbia 20520 United States
• Name: Ryan Rodriguez
• Phone: (202) 834 7698
• Email: [email protected]