Computer Scientist - Intermediate - DISA TEC II

NEMEAN SOLUTIONS LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement plan with companymatch

Sick leave

Job summary

Nemean Solutions LLC, headquartered in Sierra Vista, AZ, seeks an Intermediate Computer Scientist to support VV&A activities for government projects. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with analysts, software and systems engineers, and OT&E personnel to document and exercise VV&A processes and gather supporting evidence.

Responsibilities include operating and troubleshooting applications, developing assessment scripts, and presenting analysis results, with a focus on accessibility

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree; or a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience, with a relevant technical curriculum and math/statistics coursework including calculus.
• Must possess a current CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Experience in VV&A activities and project support.
• Strong technical skills and ability to troubleshoot applications/systems.
• Proficiency in developing scripts and tools for performance assessment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology.
• Knowledge of Section 508 Accessibility Standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to document and exercise VV&A processes.
• Coordinate with team members to gather VV&A evidence for plans, products, and reports.
• Operate and troubleshoot applications/systems during VV&A efforts and produce test reports.
• Support preparing and presenting VV&A analysis results.
• Develop scripts and tools to assess performance parameters and document results.
• Organize and conduct training sessions for end-users and technical staff.
• Update TRMC MAMBA website with project info, VV&A status, milestones and timelines.
• Ensure documents and web pages conform to Section 508 Accessibility Standards.
• Plan and track tasks using Agile Scrum.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Prioritization & delegation

Working under pressure

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree + 2+ years experience (relevant technical curriculum)

Job description

Job Description

Nemean Solutions, headquartered in Sierra Vista, AZ, is a certified SBA 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and veteran-operated company providing advanced Military Intelligence, Enterprise and Cloud IT services, Cybersecurity, Special Operations Forces (SOF) Exercise and Training, and niche Program Support and Professional Services to Federal and State Agencies supporting the US Government Defense, Intelligence and Aerospace sectors.

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Intermediate Computer Scientist to support our Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Support Hours

Applicant shall be available during core work hours as established the Government customer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analysts, software and system engineers, and OT&E personnel, to document and exercise VV&A processes for identified applications/systems.
• Coordinate with team members to acquire adequate VV&A evidence supporting VV&A plans, products, and reports.
• Operate and troubleshoot applications/systems during VV&A efforts and support producing test reports and other evidence as needed.
• Support preparing and presenting VV&A analysis results.
• Develop scripts and tools to assess performance parameters identified in VV&A plans and document the results, as necessary.
• Support gathering, preparing, and presenting application/system tool use metrics.
• Coordinate the setup and maintenance of systems used for VV&A efforts.
• Install and configure applications/systems in compliance with program instructions, ensuring functionality, and documenting configurations and results.
• Write detailed use cases describing how users will interact with MAMBA, capturing the functional requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of VV&A processes and results, ensuring traceability and compliance with industry standards.
• Support the continuous improvement of VV&A processes and methodologies within the project.
• Develop comprehensive documentation for integrated tools, including user manuals and technical guides.
• Organize and conduct training sessions for end-users and technical staff to ensure smooth adoption of the integrated tools.
• Gather user feedback on support provided and analyze it to identify areas for improvement, implementing changes as needed.
• Regularly update the TRMC MAMBA website to reflect current project information, application/system VV&A status, milestones, timelines, and future plans.
• Ensure all created documents and web pages conform to Section 508 Accessibility Standards.
• Plan and track tasks using Agile Scrum methodology.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements/Education

• Requires a Master’s degree; or a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties or include at least 30 hours in math, information technology, and statistics, and must include Integral and Differential calculus.
• Must possess a current CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Experience in VV&A activities and project support.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to troubleshoot applications/systems.
• Proficiency in developing scripts and tools for performance assessment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology.
• Knowledge of Section 508 Accessibility Standards.
• Master’s degree in related field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in documenting and exercising VV&A processes.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage VV&A evidence.
• Experience in developing comprehensive documentation and user manuals.
• Ability to organize and conduct training sessions for end-users and technical staff.
• Security Requirement: Active Secret clearance.

Security Requirement

Active Secret clearance

Travel Required

Approximately 0-10%

What Nemean Solutions, LLC offers

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Paid Time Off
• sick leave
• 401k Retirement Savings plan with company match
• and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nemean Solutions is proud to be a Veteran friendly employer and provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equal Opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Nemean Solutions, LLC will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss or disclose compensation information.

Other Information

We are a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer and strongly encourage applications from veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.