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This position is Software Architect for the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), a project that links radio dishes around the world to create a virtual Earth-sized telescope with the highest resolving power possible from the surface of our planet. On April 10, the EHT announced the first image ever made of a black hole. The incumbent will work with a team that includes engineers, theoreticians, software developers, astronomers, and imaging algorithm experts, all united by a common science vision.
05/13/2019 to 10/31/2019
$116,240 - $166,500 per year
IS 14 - 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
25% or less - Travel nationally and internationally may be required to attend conference, collaborate, etc.
No
Permanent - Trust Indefinite - This is not a federal position
Full-time
Competitive
15 - If selected at the grade 14, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the grade 15 upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements, and upon recommendation of the supervisor.
No
No
19-32
533527800
This position is open to ALL qualified candidates. First selection may be made 14 days after the position is announced. Selection for this position may be made at the grade 14 or grade 15. Candidates selected at the grade 14 may be non competitively promoted to the grade 15 level upon the recommendation of the supervisor based on classification requirements, satisfactory performance and qualifications of the employee.
Grade 14:
In addition to the duties at the GS-14, the incumbent at the GS-15 will:
Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job opportunity announcement closing
date.
For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for
General Schedule Positions viewable on the web at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
Basic Requirements:
A. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a 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.
In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education in the amounts shown below:
Grade 14:
A minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 13 in the normal line of progression for this occupation. The experience includes activities such as design of enterprise-level computing systems; development of systems for massively parallel computing and/or processing workflow, especially for large scientific undertakings; testing and benchmarking such systems; exploitation of commercial (cloud) infrastructure for massively parallel computing and/or processing workflow.
Grade 15:
A minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 14 in the normal line of progression for this occupation. The experience includes activities such as design of enterprise-level computing systems; development of systems for massively parallel computing and/or processing workflow; testing and benchmarking such systems, especially for large scientific undertakings; exploitation of commercial (cloud) infrastructure for massively parallel computing and/or processing workflow; leadership of teams carrying out the above activities.
The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses but may pay a recruitment bonus. The Smithsonian embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity (www.si.edu/oeema).
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Grade 14:
Ability to develop architectures and implementation of large software platforms that incorporate work and code from disparate sources.
Ability to maintain code bases with best software design practices.
Ability to design, code, test, integrate, install, operate, maintain and document complex systems/architecture.
Advanced knowledge in high performance computing, parallel computing, cloud computing, high speed mass storage systems, and big data operations.
Grade 15:
Ability to develop architectures and implementation of large software platforms that incorporate work and code from disparate sources.
Expert knowledge of computer science and related disciplines to design, develop and adapt scientific methods and techniques to recommend solutions for computer problems.
Ability to lead teams developing architectures and implementation of large software platforms that incorporate work and code from disparate sources.
Advanced skill in maintaining code bases with best software design practices.
Mastery of high performance computing, parallel computing, cloud computing, high speed mass storage systems, and big data operations.
Expert ability to design, code, test, integrate, install, operate, maintain and document complex systems/architecture.
Important Note:
Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience.
Your resume should provide detailed information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed., install, operate, maintain and document complex systems/architecture.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Please refer to our website at: https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/hr/benefits/ for information concerning benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Detailed resume or CV and bibliography
Names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references
School transcripts or degree certificate
Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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You will receive an e-mail to acknowledge that your application has been received. Please be aware that the confirmation e-mail could reside in your "junk" or "bulk" mail folder depending on your filters.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Detailed resume or CV and bibliography
Names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references
School transcripts or degree certificate
Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. If you do not have a social security number please contact the point of contact listed for information. Please Note:
You will receive an e-mail to acknowledge that your application has been received. Please be aware that the confirmation e-mail could reside in your "junk" or "bulk" mail folder depending on your filters.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/533527800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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