Computer Scientist Security Clearance

Position: Computer Scientist with Security Clearance
Duties
* You will develop advanced concepts of automation and information processing display, control and transfer.
* You will serve as the scientist responsible for the development of a specific model of equipment or group of related components.
* You will work on varied, complex equipment systems and subsystems and demonstrates competence and creativity working in areas that require the employee to develop or test new equipment, material, or concepts. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
* New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
* Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
* This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition

Functional Area

and category assigned to the position is required within established category time frames.
* This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code (INSERT TITLE), proficiency level (INSERT LEVEL) the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
* This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as:
* Developing and coordinating activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore IT systems, services and capabilities; monitor and evaluate systems' compliance with IT security requirements;
* Providing advice and guidance on implementing IT/Computer Science and hardware/software security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems.
* Integrating computer system security with other security disciplines; certifying hardware/software systems or network accreditation; and certifying systems or network accreditation; and /or ensuring coordination and/or collaboration on security activities.
* Developing and interpreting policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of computer hardware/software services throughout the agency.
* Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialist on critical computer hardware/software IT issues;
Appling new developments to previously unsolvable problems; and making decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important agency computer hardware/software IT policies or programs. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
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. Education Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:
Applicants must possess:
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. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

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