Computer Scientist

U.S Air Force; San Antonio (TX); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

U.S. Air Force seeks a professional with strength in engineering, mathematics, statistics, modeling/simulation, and related scientific methods to support assigned projects.

The role involves developing mathematical models and computer programs, providing technical guidance across major project phases, attending planning meetings, and maintaining technical proficiency through collaboration with professional communities and formal training.

Competenze

• US Citizenship required.
• Two-year DCIPS trial period for all new DCIPS employees.
• PCS may be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations; may require CONUS agreement.
• Subject to DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Must register for Selective Service.
• May work evenings, weekends, or holidays; shift work/overtime may be required.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Direct Deposit required for all federal employees.
• Advance in hire may be authorized based on resume evidence.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Probationary/trial period of 1 year or 2 years depending on position type.

Mansioni

• Performs a broad range of CS assignments entailing unique problems and innovative use of techniques.
• Develops mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict project outcomes.
• Provides technical guidance and advisory support across entire projects or major phases.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars on program planning and advanced technologies.
• Maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction with technical societies, academia, and formal training programs.

Conoscenze

Computer science

Mathematics

Modeling & simulation

Statistical analysis

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in related discipline (computer/electronics engineering, CS, or mathematics)

Master's degree in a technical field (highly desired)

Descrizione del lavoro

The purpose of this position is to provide professional and scientific expertise in performance of work requiring knowledge and application of engineering, mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling/simulation, and/or other scientific principles, methods, and techniques.

Duties

• DUTY 1: Performs a broad range of computer science assignments entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies.
• DUTY 2: Utilizes scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned projects, studies, or problems.
• DUTY 3: Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations.
• DUTY 4: Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.
• DUTY 5: Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction with technical and professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, contractors, research and development(R&D) organizations, and participation in formal training programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• 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
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as computer or electronics engineering, computer science, or mathematics.
• A master's degree in a technical related field is highly desired.
• Positions which require polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of their position: Incumbent will be subject to periodic polygraph testing.