SUPERVISORY COMPUTER SCIENTIST

Summary This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for formulating and developing future initiatives to improve Joint C5 integration and interoperability consistent with the Department of Defense (DoD), Joint Staff (JS), and Service-related Combined Joint All Domain C2 (CJADC2) integration and interoperability requirements. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority 5 U.S.C. § 9905, dated 6/23/2023. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Work Schedule: Full Time--may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONAL telework eligible This position is designated as a Drug Testing Position (TDP). Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance. Lifting, moving, and carrying objects up to 40 pounds is required. Climbing of structures over six feet may be required when on/around communications towers. Walking up/down open stairways, industrial access ramps, active aircraft flightlines, maritime vessels, munitions ranges, and in/around industrial operations and in field conditions is required Compliant with DoD 8140 Cyberspace Workforce Qualifications and Management Program cyber workforce codes 801-Program Manager (Intermediate Level) and 802-Project Manager (Intermediate Level) 1 year after on-boarding date. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Proficient knowledge and ability performing technical analysis on Joint All-Domain Command & Control capabilities. Ensuring the certification, accreditation, and compliance standards of IT supporting Information Assurance (IA), Information Security, and Communication Security for field events and deployed operational assessments. Developing and providing recommendations for complex military technology issues related to joint warfighter capability gaps. Conducting analysis-oversight of Command, Control & Information Systems deliberate/contingency planning, current/future operations, and technical assessments. Providing technical guidance to an integrated Military, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Coalition forces, civilian, and contractor teams developing and executing assessment and analysis methodologies for systems in field exercises, experimentations, and operational events. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1550 series. REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in computer science OR a 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. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Education Basic Requirements: 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. **Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level** You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational qualification. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application, or (2) If you are serviced by the office filling this position and your transcripts are on file in your official personnel folder, you are not required to submit. However, it is your responsibility to ensure transcripts are on file. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: Foreign Education ***Transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position Additional information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo.pdf Other Notes: Incumbent will obtain and maintain the proper DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Codes and proficiency levels listed below: Primary: 801 Program Manager (Intermediate Level) Secondary: 802 IT Project Manager (Intermediate Level) Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). The work is primarily sedentary, although physical effort will be required. Lifting, moving, and carrying objects up to 25 pounds is required. Walking up/down open stairways, industrial access ramps, active aircraft flight lines, maritime vessels, munitions ranges, and in/around industrial operations and in field conditions is required. Climbing of structures over six feet may be required when on/around communications towers. Work requires the employee to follow training and safety procedures to avoid hazardous conditions in the workplace (ie: wear of gloves, ear protection, safety glasses, fall-protection, protective head gear, face shield/goggles, grounding equipment, safety boots-all as required). Work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. 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