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Computer Scientist

Department of the Army
United States Army Futures Command
US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC)
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.


Position is located in Warren, Michigan, which is a core city of Metro Detroit.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
07/01/2024 to 07/22/2024
Salary
$95,895 to - $148,245 per year
Pay scale & grade
DB 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Warren, MI
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Business travel is required up to 20% of the time.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - 6 years - This is a Renewable Modified term appointment which may be extended in increments up to six additional years, and may be made permanent without further competition.
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
DAFN241611005853HLF
Control number
797296300

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Duties

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  • Candidate will serve as the Software Project Technical Lead to direct and manage all technical and programmatic aspects of the project throughout the entire software development life-cycle.
  • Lead a team working on a significant software project. Provide both technical and team leadership and mentoring.
  • Develop, review and maintain software development plans
  • Analyze and understand system requirements.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure requirements are sufficient for development tasks to proceed.
  • Responsible for delivering projects on budget, on time, to requirements, and with high quality.
  • Identify, analyze and track technical risks within the project scope and develop the necessary mitigation plans.
  • Manage scope changes and the assess impact to the overall plan.
  • Lead code and design reviews

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.
  • Must obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Engineering and Technical Management Foundational Level 1 certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.

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 Requirement for Computer Scientist (1550 series):Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in computer science or bachelor's degree (or higher 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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

To qualify at the DB-03/GS-12/13 equivalent grade level: Your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DB-02, higher-end of the Pay Band equivalent to GS-11 level in the Federal service which includes; Experience in software and software systems for use within military ground vehicles, and/or system design; Experience in resolving system and technical problems involving various components of tracked, wheeled and/or support vehicles; Experience providing analysis and advises on software development, software architecture, and/or computer science.

This position is part of the Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project. CCDC Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) is participating in an alternative personnel system known as the Personnel Management Demonstration Projection. The DB-03 pay band is equivalent to the GS-12 step 1 through GS-13 step 10 grade levels.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

***NOTE: TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED even if you are a current federal employee.***

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the DHA for STRL Mission Support Positions direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • The initial appointment may be for a period of more than one year but not more than six years.
  • The appointment may be extended without limit in up to six-year increments at any time during any term of service under conditions set forth by the STRL director.
  • Individuals are eligible to be noncompetitively converted to permanent position.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • 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 Field (CF) 16 - Engineering & Technical Management position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.

How you will be evaluated

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

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume 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.

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

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

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