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COMPUTER SCIENTIST

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command
Software Engineering Center
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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The pay band NH-04 includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-14/15. This non-supervisory position is subject to a salary control point equivalent to the GS-14, step 1 to GS-14, step 10 base salary.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
05/22/2023 to 06/01/2023
Salary
$132,368 to - $183,500 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - Approximately 25% of said travel will be OCONUS, which may be on very short notice with the trips varying from one to 24 days in duration.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NEAD233156851568HQ
Control number
727206500

Duties

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  • Technical Architect in support of system problem analysis, database analytics. DoDAF modeling, SAP instance configurations, ServiceNow configuration and performance tuning for complex SAP based Enterprise Resource Planning system.
  • Provides guidance, technical oversight, and implementation instruction to junior ERP Application developers.
  • Analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving computing problems related to applications, system software, external or third-party software, and operating systems.
  • Meeting with primary stakeholders to coordinate the activities of the customer/user teams working on the analysis and provides technical expertise on hardware, software, and architecture.
  • Performing analysis to determine feasibility studies and optimal approaches for the application of commercial off-the-shelf (cots) products for technical data automation.
  • Interfacing with management, specialists, and users to determine data processing requirements, enhancements, or problems and advises subject-matter personnel on the impact of new or revised systems of data processing operations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Engineering and Technical Management certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.
  • This position requires a Secret security clearance or the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • This position requires 25% business travel, which may be on very short notice with the trips varying from one to 24 days in duration.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - (COMPUTER SCIENTIST)
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. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility requirements such as minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

In addition to meeting the basic education requirement above, applicants must also meet the following specialized experience:

Specialized experience: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (NH-03/GS-13). Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Developing software using ABAP development techniques such as operating system theory, architecture, and software engineering; (2) Applying state-of-the-art computer systems expertise towards Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) operating systems and software systems related to the major Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) applications; (3) Assessing performance of existing systems to determine future requirements such as hardware/software upgrades, testing and new system capabilities; and (4) Knowledge of DoDAF Viewpoints and Models.

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • May require overtime work.
  • This is a DoD Acquisition Demonstration Project position. Under the Defense Authorization Act, personnel management demonstration programs are operating in numerous Army activities and various other organizations supported by Army civilian personnel centers. Under the streamlined personnel operations for demonstration projects, the familiar 15 General Schedule grade structure is replaced with broad pay bands that typically encompass a range of grades. Other initiatives under the demonstration projects include simplified classification, streamlined hiring process, and expanded developmental opportunities. This position is subject to the Command's policy regarding control points. The salary for this position ranges from the equivalent of GS14/step 1 to GS14/step 10.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 16 - Engineers and Scientists position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Position has a positive education requirement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
  • Relocation/Recruitment Incentive will not be authorized.
  • Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) will not be authorized.
  • Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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