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Computer Scientist

Job in Dahlgren, King George County, Virginia, 22448, USA
Listing for: Department of the Air Force
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 56763 - 99314 USD Yearly USD 56763.00 99314.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Summary

The PALACE Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change, complexity, and problem solving. The program offers a 3-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval.

Summary

The PALACE Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change, complexity, and problem solving. The program offers a 3-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

09/29/2025 to 09/28/2026

Salary $56,763 to - $99,314 per year

Salary will vary by location.

Pay scale & grade GS 7 - 9

Locations

FEW vacancies in the following locations:

Gunter AFB, AL

Maxwell AFB, AL

Davis Monthan AFB, AZ

Edwards AFB, CA

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Los Angeles, CA

Travis AFB, CA

Vandenberg AFB, CA

Buckley AFB, CO

Cheyenne Mountain AFB, CO

Peterson AFB, CO

Schriever AFB, CO

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC

Cape Canaveral, FL

Eglin AFB, FL

Hurlburt Field, FL

Mac Dill AFB, FL

Patrick AFB, FL

Tyndall AFB, FL

Robins AFB, GA

Barksdale AFB, LA

Hanscom AFB, MA

Heath, MA

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Andrews AFB, MD

Whiteman AFB, MO

Offutt AFB, NE

Holloman AFB, NM

Kirtland AFB, NM

Nellis AFB, NV

Rome, NY

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Tinker AFB, OK

Arnold AFB, TN

Dyess AFB, TX

Fort Sam Houston, TX

Goodfellow AFB, TX

Lackland AFB, TX

Randolph AFB, TX

Dahlgren, VA

Langley AFB, VA

Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Fairchild AFB, WA

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Warren AFB, WY

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Internships Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

12

Job family (Series)

* 1550 Computer Science

Supervisory status No Security clearance Top Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number K-26-DHA--GAA Control number

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Students

Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.

Recent graduates

Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.

Clarification from the agency

THIS PUBLIC NOTICE IS TO GATHER APPLICATIONS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT RESULT IN A REFERRAL OR SELECTION.

Duties

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DUTY 1:
Performs developmental of moderate difficult in computer architectural work assignments utilizing computer science and engineering techniques to develops skills in planning, implementing, and coordinating the computing architectural efforts through the introduction to the phases of the software and system life cycle in accordance with accepted Computer Science practices.

DUTY 2:
Performs recurring technical assignments to defined security standards where few problems are expected to arise with guidance from supervisor, implements software development solutions based on existing implementation plans developed in concert with SMEs.

DUTY 3:
Performs software and system development and troubleshooting as directed by the supervisor or team lead.

DUTY
4. Reviews current status information pertinent to software and system efforts and their associated plans and schedules.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* U.S. Citizenship Required

* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

* A security clearance may be required

* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS…
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