Computer Scientist

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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

IT/Computer Science

Job Summary

This is a Computer Scientist position for the Center Support Directorate (CSD), S6 Division.  Serves as Redstone Test Center's technical advisor for data acquisition systems, network systems, High Performance Computer Systems, and IT systems to the Division Chief.

Learn more about the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command at our careers site Click here. Find out more about our great benefits Click here.


For further questions email: usarmy.redstone.atec.mbx.rtc-recruiting@mail.mil or Stephanie K. Caldwell @ stephanie.k.caldwell2.civ@mail.mil.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

U.S. Army Redstone Test Center (RTC) participates in an alternate personnel system known as the Acquisition Demonstration Project, AcqDemo. Among other features, AcqDemo replaces GS grade levels with occupational families and pay bands.

The NH-03 band is equal to the GS-12 step 1 through GS-13 step 10. However, this position is subject to the NH-03 Non-Supervisory Senior Professional / Evaluator/ Tester / Analyst control point of the ATEC Control Point Policy $103,309 per year plus locality pay.

Job Responsibilities

Research, development, design, testing, and acquisition of computer based data acquisition systems, High Performance Computer Systems, IT systems, and related systems directed toward the creation of new or substantially improved IT, automated data acquisition, networking or related hardware.

Performs network architecture engineering and program enhancement functions, conducts systems level evaluations, generates design specifications, and develops standards and test plans directed toward the creation of new or substantially improved IT, data acquisition, or related systems.

Prepares and implements the procedures, criteria, and specifications for systems development or systems modification and for procurement and testing of new systems and interrelationships between new and existing systems.

Provides advice to management, project officers, and contract personnel concerning network aspects of computer based data acquisition and IT systems.

Job Qualification

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 at acpol2.army.mil.

Basic Requirement:

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.

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 serving as a senior Computer Scientist and Network/Server Systems Manager responsible for directing, coordinating, monitoring, and managing one or more Information Technology (IT) programs to include design, deployment and management of all Mission and Mission support networks. Provide expertise in Project Management throughout all life cycle phases of server systems in support of Test and Evaluation (T&E), and enterprise efforts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service NH-02 or (GS-11).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:  · Communications  · Decision Support  · Project Management  · Technology Application

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 NH-02 or (GS-11).
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.

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 requirements using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Basic Qualifications:

Computer Science (1550), Click here

Conditions of Employment:

  1. Must meet suitability for Federal Employment.
  2. Will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  3. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  4. Personnel security investigation required.
  5. May be required to serve a 2-year probationary period.
  6. This position is subject to acquisition certification. Employee must obtain and maintain required Acquisition Certification Level II in Information Technology in 24 months.
  7. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  8. Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20% Travel