Computer Scientist

U.S. Department of Defense; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense's DCSA Acquisition and Technology, National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) seeks a Computer Scientist/Data Engineer to perform computer science, AI/ML, and analytics to develop tools responsive to dynamic mission data in Stafford, VA.

This position is designated as a DCIPS Excepted Service role at GG-11 or GG-12, with potential non-competitive advancement upon meeting development benchmarks. Full-time, on-site work; telework may be approved situationally.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Position requires DCIPS/Excepted Service designation.
• Requires security clearance and certifications in Engineering and Technical Management within 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform computer science, AI/ML, and analytics to develop tools responsive to dynamic mission data.
• Leverage analytics to support acquisition and technology needs for NBIS and DCSA.

Skills

Computer science

AI/ML

Analytics

US citizenship

Job description

DCSA Acquisition and Technology, National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) is seeking a Computer Scientist/Data Engineer. The incumbent will perform computer science, AI/ML, and analytics to develop tools responsive to dynamic mission data. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more about DCSA.

Duties

This position may be filled at either GG-11 or GG-12 grade level, please indicate the grade for which you want to be considered. Incumbent may be advanced non-competitively to the established target grade upon meeting developmental benchmarks, performance requirements, and other requirements, as applicable established for the career program or specifically for the incumbent.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• This position requires Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Foundational certification in Engineering and Technical Management and is expected to meet all related certification requirements per the Department of Defense Instruction 5000.66.
• However, applicants that do not meet this requirement are eligible to be hired but must obtain a Engineering and Technical Management Foundational certification within 3 years (36 months) after the first day of starting in the position.
• In accordance with DoDD 8140.01/DoDI 8140.02, the position compliance requirement details are outlined in the Defense Cyber Workforce Annex.
• Any Information Technology/Security certifications / education specified in the DCWF Annex as defined by DoD 8140-M within six months of appointment date.
• The incumbent must sign a Statement of Understanding regarding the certification requirements and maintaining the appropriate certification is a condition of employment.