LEAD COMPUTER SCIENTIST

Naval Sea Systems Command; Keyport (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Job summary

Naval Sea Systems Command in Keyport, WA seeks a Lead Software Product Owner in the Digital Transformation Division. You will serve as the principal technical expert and Product Owner for software engineering and high-priority applications, guiding the work with Navy standards and security requirements.

The role requires a DoD-appropriate education background, a Secret clearance, and eligibility for telework where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's in CS or 30 sem hrs in math, statistics and CS; at least 15 of 30 hours must include calculus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal technical expert and Product Owner for software engineering projects and high-priority software applications.

Skills

Product Owner

Software engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related

Job description

You will serve as a Lead Software Product Owner in the Digital Transformation Division of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as the principal technical expert and Product Owner for software engineering and associated high-priority software applications.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science or 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. Evaluation of Education: Applicants should have sufficient knowledge to understand the fundamental concepts and techniques of computer science.

Courses designed to provide an introduction to computer science techniques and methodologies, to problems of system design, and to other specialized fields are acceptable. Courses or experience in teaching elementary, business, or shop mathematics are not acceptable.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Naval Sea Systems Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $119630 - $155521/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.