Computer Scientist

Summary

Computer Scientist in the Software Engineering Branch (N641) of Nav Oceano Bay St. Louis.

• Serve as a Computer Scientist responsible for engineering solutions and developing and maintaining software.
• Develop software according to organizational engineering processes.
• Design, develop, and sustain quality software solutions, recommending and implementing techniques to improve organizational efficiencies and automated workflows.
• Maintain cybersecurity compliance of all supported software solutions.
• Plan and manage software activities of a project team.
• Serve as a Technical Lead in monitoring overall team performance, execution, and delivery from a software development and maintenance perspective.
• Develop quality solutions, recommend, and develop techniques to improve organizational efficiencies.
• Prepare and maintain software/system engineering documentation.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Must meet time‑in‑grade requirements of at least one year at the next lower grade level within the Department of the Navy.
• Retired military members within 180 days of retirement must comply with DoD provisions.
• Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must document an annual minimum of 20 hours of continuous learning in the Cyber Workforce.
• Must participate in the continuous learning program described in SECNAVINST 5239.20A and SECNAV M5239.2.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim or final security clearance prior to duty; failure to maintain clearance may result in withdrawal of offer or removal.
• Position may require travel to CONUS and OCONUS, including remote or isolated sites; must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Position requires Cyber Workforce qualification and compliance with DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS‑11 grade level or pay band in the federal service, or equivalent in the private or public sector.
• Experience developing, integrating, troubleshooting, and deploying software applications on application servers.
• Experience evaluating and implementing cybersecurity guidelines and Security Technical Implementation Guides.
• Experience with data exchange formats for data transmission, integration, and software configuration storage.
• Experience developing, automating, and maintaining spatial applications using enterprise geospatial technologies.
• Experience programming and querying databases using Oracle SQL, PostgreSQL, or spatial databases and familiarity with modern software development methodologies and secure validation processes.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science, with at least 15 of the 30 semester hours including differential and integral calculus.
• All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre‑accredited institutions.
• Applicants should possess sufficient knowledge of fundamental concepts and techniques of computer science.
• TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.

Eligible for the standard federal benefits package, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and other benefits in accordance with federal regulations.