Computer Scientist

U.S Air Force; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense agency is seeking a Palace Acquire Intern for a permanent position in Langley, Canada. This role involves software development and system troubleshooting, offering a three-year formal training plan. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, registered for Selective Service, and may need a security clearance. Strong personal and professional growth opportunities are provided within the program.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• A security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform development of computer architectural work using computer science techniques.
• Implement software development solutions based on existing plans.
• Conduct software and system development and troubleshooting.

Job description

Overview

The PALACE Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change, complexity, and problem solving. The program offers a 3-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval.

Responsibilities

1. Performs development of moderate difficult in computer architectural work assignments utilizing computer science and engineering techniques to develop skills in planning, implementing, and coordinating the computing architectural efforts through the introduction to the phases of the software and system life cycle in accordance with accepted Computer Science practices.
2. Performs recurring technical assignments to defined security standards where few problems are expected to arise with guidance from supervisor, implements software development solutions based on existing implementation plans developed in concert with SMEs.
3. Performs software and system development and troubleshooting as directed by the supervisor or team lead.
4. Reviews current status information pertinent to software and system efforts and their associated plans and schedules.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• You will be required to serve a one-year probationary period
• Some position under this announcement may require either a secret, top secret, or special sensitive clearance.