Federal Computer Scientist: Advanced Algorithms & Systems

Defense Finance and Accounting Service; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) seeks qualified candidates for Computer Scientist roles at the GS-11/12/13 level in Indiana. The salary range posted is $75,278 to $144,481 per year. Applications close on 2026-10-19, with 9 openings.

Education may substitute for experience for lower grades, transcripts required when substituted. Open to the Public; DFAS is part of the DoD. This federal position offers opportunities to work on advanced data processing, algorithms, and systems

Qualifications

• Education can substitute for experience for GS-11; transcript submission required if substituted.
• For GS-12/13, education is not substitutable for specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, computer theory, algorithms, data structures, and programming concepts.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of computer hardware and architecture.

Skills

Math & stats

CS theory

Algorithms

Data structures

Programming concepts

Computer architecture

Hardware familiarity

Education

Ph.D. or doctoral degree

3 years grad education toward Ph.D.

Job description

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) seeks qualified candidates for Computer Scientist roles at the GS-11/12/13 level in Indiana. The salary range posted is $75,278 to $144,481 per year. Applications close on 2026-10-19, with 9 openings.

Education may substitute for experience for lower grades, transcripts required when substituted. Open to the Public; DFAS is part of the DoD. This federal position offers opportunities to work on advanced data processing, algorithms, and systems