Computer Scientist Job San Antonio area,Texas USA,Science

Position: COMPUTER SCIENTIST

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

Open & closing dates: 09/29/2025 to 09/28/2026

Salary: $79,735 to – $126,275 per year

Pay scale & grade: GG 7 – 9

Location:

Lackland AFB, TX

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:
Excepted

Promotion potential: 12

Job family (Series):

1550 Computer Science

Supervisory status:
No

Security clearance:
Sensitive Compartmented Information

Drug test:
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk:
Special‑Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure:
No

Bargaining unit status:
No

Announcement number: K-26-DHA-2806378-BJM

Control number:

This job is open to 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 GG-07:

Performs routine tasking or assists others with more complex assignments.

Performs a variety of specific duties designed to develop knowledge and skill in applying system evaluation methods and techniques in support of systems acquisition.

Participates in conducting studies to identify computer system deficiencies.

Participates in special projects and assignments in the development of software and solutions to be used by higher level computer scientists, scientist, contractors and/or customers.

GG-09:

Assists in applying methods and functions of program modeling/simulating and algorithm techniques to segments of a study or project.

Applies system evaluation methods and techniques to portions of a larger project/activity.

Assists senior specialists in developing research/development, testing/evaluation or implementation, and acquisition strategies.

Carries out special projects and assignments in the development of software and solutions to be used by higher-level computer scientists, scientists, contractors and/or customers.

Requirements Conditions of employment

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
U.S. Citizenship is required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
Recruitment incentives may be authorized
This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Position may be subject to random drug testing
Direct Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Selective Service:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, .
You will be required to serve a two-year probationary period
Position may require a special security clearance
Mobility – you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training
Minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 grading scale
Employee must maintain current certifications
This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral…