Computer Scientist

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command is seeking a Data Engineer to join the Command, Control, Communications, and Cyber Systems Directorate under AcqDemo.

The role requires specialized DoD experience at NH-03/GS-11 level and a strong background in cloud migration, DevSecOps, and IT system design. The candidate will lead a team to modernize on-premise systems, implement secure DevSecOps practices, and collaborate across DoD IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with government policies

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-02/GS-11 in the Federal service.
• Applying complex IT system design principles and agile software development practices.
• Analyzing on premise legacy systems and recommending cloud migration actions.
• Utilizing DevSecOps practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Leadership experience to form and execute tasks within a team.
• Education: Bachelor's degree as specified in the 1550 occupational standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Data Engineer within USTRANSCOM's Command, Control, Communications, and Cyber Systems Directorate.
• Apply complex IT system design principles and agile development practices.
• Lead a team through cloud migration initiatives and modernization efforts.
• Incorporate DevSecOps practices to ensure secure and reliable IT delivery.

Skills

IT system design

Cloud migration

DevSecOps

Team leadership

Legacy system analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS with 30 sem hours in math/stat/CS incl. calculus

Job description

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Data Engineer within USTRANSCOM's Command, Control, Communications, and Cyber Systems Directorate.

You may qualify at the NH NH-03, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the (NH-02/GS-11)grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Applying complex IT system design principles and agile software development practices (i.e. cloud migration, integration techniques, and other methods as directed in government policies). Analyzing on premise legacy systems and recommending actions on migration to a cloud environment. Utilizing DevSecOps practices, tools, and methodologies. Providing leadership to a team, to include team formation and execution of tasks 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1550, series as listed below: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/ Applicant must posses a 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.