Public Notice - Research Computer Scientist (Direct Hire)

US Langley Research Center; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Langley Research Center seeks candidates for GS-12/13 positions focused on research and development in computer science and related computational disciplines. Qualifications include specialized experience at GS-11 level or doctoral degree, with potential grade placement based on scientific impact.

Applicants should demonstrate evidence of quantitative leadership, analytical technique development, and ability to integrate findings across disciplines to inform programmatic decisions.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in quantitative research or development of analytical methods.
• Ability to integrate multi-source quantitative findings to support decisions.
• Narrative description of how you meet specialized experience is required. Avoid copying text from sources.

Skills

Quantitative research

Analytical authority

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Computer Science / Pure Mathematics

Applied Mathematics

Other physical science or engineering majors with math foundation

Job description

Positions to be filled are in various organizations at the following NASA Centers - Langley Research Center and Glenn Research Center. NASA may fill positions in any of the following series and at any grade level listed in this announcement (GS-1550 at the GS-12/13). These positions focus on research and development in computer science and related computational disciplines.

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement.

Vacant research positions may be filled at one of several grade levels depending upon the scientific impact of the person selected. A review may be required to determine the appropriate grade level of the position and supplemental materials may be required from the selectee. Please keep this in mind when indicating the lowest grade you will accept. If selected at the lower grade level, your scientific impact will be examined in addition to other factors, to determine if you are eligible for promotion.

To qualify for GS-12

you must have:

a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:

• Conducting complex quantitative research requiring advanced mathematical or statistical methodologies;
• Serving as an analytical authority on moderately complex quantitative topics;
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary analytical or scientific teams.

OR

b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field.

To qualify for GS-13

you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:

• Serving as a recognized quantitative research authority for complex mathematical, statistical, or computational problems;
• Developing advanced analytical techniques, research‑grade algorithms, or mathematical models;
• Integrating multi‑source quantitative findings to support scientific or programmatic decisions.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Required college majors for applicants qualifying on the basis of graduate education only (GS-12 research)

Code 735 Data: Computer Engineering. Other majors will qualify if the major includes or is supplemented as follows:

• a. Computer Science and Pure Mathematics are fully qualifying for Data Analysis, Modeling and Theoretical Simulation Techniques positions without further course requirements. For Data Systems, Hardware Systems and Software Systems positions, Computer Science and Pure Mathematics are qualifying if the major includes or is supplemented by 12 semester hours (or the equivalent) in appropriate Physical Science or Engineering courses and includes or is supplemented by at least two courses shown under "b.2."
• b. Applied Mathematics is qualifying if includes or is supplemented by at least two of the following courses:
  1. 1. For Data Analysis, Modeling and Theoretical Simulation Techniques: numerical methods (or numerical analysis); linear algebra, theory of equations, differential equations, mathematical statistics (if six semester hour course), operating systems, theory of computation, computer networks, programming languages, data structures, data base management, computer graphics, compiler construction, computer architecture, software engineering.
  2. 2. For Data Systems, Hardware Systems and Software Systems: electronics, electrical networks, solid‑state physics (for transistors, tapes, etc.), optics (for simulation), electricity and magnetism, computer organization, logic design, control systems, communication theory.
• c. Other appropriate physical science and engineering majors are qualifying if the major includes or is supplemented by six semester hours (or the equivalent) in Mathematics beyond Basic Calculus and includes or is supplemented by at least two courses shown above under "b."

Promotion Potential:

The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.