MULTIDISCIPLINARY COMPUTER SCIENTIST

U.S. Department of the Navy; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy is seeking candidates with specialized experience at the GS-11 level or NH-02 pay band or equivalent.

The role requires knowledge of systems engineering principles and the ability to work on a diverse team within Defense Acquisition program management. Candidates should be familiar with multiple functional areas including Communications, IT, and weapon systems, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying systems engineering principles.
• Ability to work on a diverse team engaged in Defense Acquisition program management.
• Knowledge of multiple functional areas such as Communications, IT, Infantry, and Weapons/Sensors.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Skills

Systems engineering

Team collaboration

Clear oral communication

Written communication

Job description

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or NH-02 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• 1. Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in applying systems engineering principles.
• 2. Ability to work on a diverse team engaged in Defense Acquisition program management activities.
• 3. Knowledge of any of the following functional areas:-Communications, Intelligence, and Networking Systems- Ground transportation and Engineering systems (i.e., Expeditionary Power, Motor Transportation)- Information Systems and Infrastructure (i.e., Information Technology, Computing Platforms, Network Services)- Infantry Weapon Systems (i.e., Anti-Armor, Infantry, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, Recon, Optics)Combat Equipment and Support Systems (i.e., Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense, InfantryCombat/Equipment, Test Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment)- Weapons/Sensors Development/Integration (i.e., MAGTF C2, Air Defense, Radar, Unmanned, Command/Control)-Armor and Fire Support Systems (i.e., Expeditionary Fires Support, Artillery Rocket Systems, Tank, Assault Amphibious)- Command and Control-Information Technology Systems- Counter Improvised Explosive Devices
• 4. Abitlity to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.