COMPUTER SCIENTIST

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; Satellite Beach (FL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Department of the Air Force Headquarters at Patrick AFB, Florida is seeking a technically proficient professional for a DCIPS-based role. The position requires handling complex electronic systems and providing guidance across project planning, development, and sustainment efforts.

The role emphasizes system analysis, modeling, and participation in professional development, with eligibility for telework and a restrictive security clearance. Applications close 2026-11-20.

Qualifications

• Positive degree requirement or education may require transcripts.
• Foreign education may be used if credentials are deemed equivalent to U.S. education.
• Education must be accredited by the Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Applies systems/software engineering knowledge to plan, design, develop, test, integrate, and sustain complex electronic systems.
• Develops models or programs to evaluate and predict project viability.
• Provides technical guidance and advisory support.
• Attends meetings and seminars related to program planning and advanced technologies.
• Maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction and ongoing training.

Skills

Systems engineering

Software engineering

Modeling & simulations

Technical guidance

Education

Education required or qualifying transcripts

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Location: Patrick AFB, Florida
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: Few
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Key Responsibilities

DUTY 1: Applies systems/software engineering knowledge in the planning, research, design, development, test, evaluation, integration, acquisition, dissemination, sustainment, modification, and/or exploitation of complex electronic systems to support the organization's mission objectives. DUTY 2: Utilizes scientific inquiry in the development of models/simulations and/or computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned projects, studies, or problems.

DUTY 3: Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance. 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, by reading/reviewing technical journals and current literature, and participation in formal training programs.

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $117753 – $153082/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-15 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov