Defense Computer Scientist - Advanced Modeling (Telework)

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Air Force Headquarters seeks a Computer Scientist to provide professional and scientific expertise in engineering, mathematics, statistics, modeling/simulation, and related techniques. The role involves developing mathematical models and computer programs to support projects and problems, plus advising on major project phases.

The position includes attending meetings and pursuing ongoing professional development with technical communities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Department of the Air Force Headquarters seeks a Computer Scientist to provide professional and scientific expertise in engineering, mathematics, statistics, modeling/simulation, and related techniques. The role involves developing mathematical models and computer programs to support projects and problems, plus advising on major project phases.

The position includes attending meetings and pursuing ongoing professional development with technical communities.