Computer Scientist GS-1550-13

Full TimeAZ-SIERRA VISTAEPG

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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

IT/Computer Science

Job Summary

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

WHAT IS ATEC?

ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: ATEC

This is a Direct Hire (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

The Electronic Proving Ground (EPG) mission statement: The U.S. Army Electronic Proving Ground (EPG) executes developmental testing in direct support of Army Futures Command, Program Executive Offices, DOD partners and industry partners to ensure our War fighters are enabled to dominate the future battlefield.

The U.S. Army Electronic Proving Ground (EPG) executes developmental testing in direct support of Army Futures Command, Program Executive Offices, DOD partners and industry partners to ensure our War fighters are enabled to dominate the future battlefield.

The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.

Learn more about the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command at our careers site: ATEC Civilian Careers

More information about EPG can be found at: EPG Homepage U.S. Army EPG Homepage

Job Responsibilities

Serves as a Senior Computer Scientist supporting the Office of Technology Development (OTD) in applying advanced Operations Research (OR) and Data Science techniques to develop software solutions for Army Test Instrumentation and Systems Under Test (SUT). This role includes managing software projects, leading development teams, and providing expert analysis to Army leadership. The position involves project management, model development, programming, and collaboration with senior decision-makers.

Duties:

Lead development of integrated software solutions using C#, Java, VBA, SQL, and Python.
Develop and validate algorithms for complex models supporting Army decision-making.
Automate data acquisition, storage, and processing for Army test operations.
Plan, coordinate, and manage software development projects.
Organize and guide project teams and coordinate with cross-functional staff.
Provide expert advice on advanced technology initiatives to the CTO and senior leadership.
Implement best practices in Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps).
Stay current with software engineering techniques, programming, and security standards

Job Qualification

U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for Computer Scientist (1550)

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.

Basic Requirement for Computer Scientist (1550):

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. 1550 Basic Requirement

Specialized Experience

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GG/GS-12).

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.

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).

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

Data processing and analysis
Development and application of software for data processing
Written/Oral Communication

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click Application Information

You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Conditions of Employment

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
A trial/probationary period may be required.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Incumbent of the position must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance is required.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances will NOT be authorized.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives may be offered.

Travel Requirements

Greater than 20% Travel