Public - Computer Scientist

Positions advertised are in various organizations and locations. NASA may fill positions in any of the following grade levels listed in this announcement (GS-11/12/13/14/15 levels).

Positions advertised are in various organizations and locations. NASA may fill positions in any of the following grade levels listed in this announcement (GS-11/12/13/14/15 levels).

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• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Apply computer science, mathematical, and computational methods to model, analyze, and solve Earth and/or space science problems.
• Design, develop, test, and evaluate software tools and computational systems for data reduction, processing, visualization, and analysis.
• Create and optimize procedures for receiving, editing, converting, and transforming scientific or remote sensing data into analyzable formats.
• Develop and apply computer models, simulations, and analytical techniques to study physical processes and improve science system performance.
• Conduct special studies supporting NASA programs and projects and contribute to scientific, technical, or programmatic deliverables.
• Investigate new computational approaches, methods, or technologies to enhance information systems supporting NASA missions and scientific objectives.
• Plan, manage, and execute technical tasks or projects and communicate results through technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
• For supervisory positions, you will perform a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.

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• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary/trial period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.
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• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• To be considered for employment, you must submit your complete application by 11:59 PM ET on October 13, 2026.

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.

you must have:

• You must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:
• Working with others in a team environment to complete tasks and achieve goals set by team leads and/or supervisors;
• Using methods developed by others to apply basic computer science concepts and techniques in areas such as algorithms, software engineering, data management, modeling, or simulation to support scientific or engineering objectives;
• Using computational systems, models, or data processing methods to work with Earth and/or space science data, remote sensing information, or other scientific data sets.

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

• Completed 3 full academic years of graduate education in an appropriate field

• Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b) and c) above

• Working with others in a team environment to achieve goals set by team leads and/or…