Summary
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform professional work involving the application of, or research into, computer science methods and techniques to store, manipulate, secure, transform, or present information by means of computer systems.
Duties
DR-1550-02: Develops, modifies, secures, and automates software, systems, components, applications, and architectures; and advances computing technologies using state-of-the-art industry best practices. Analyzes and resolves complex problems within assigned area, developing new or modifying existing methods, techniques, security, automation, architecture, administration, troubleshooting, system recovery, planning, theories, and creative IT solutions. Assesses and renders advice and assistance; provides formal and informal training to project managers, peers, and end users in specialty area technologies, concepts, interfaces, and issues. Serves as lead or key member in ongoing technical teams involved with the architecture, implementation, and testing of systems, applications, security, and technologies. Reviews requirements, reconciles security vulnerabilities, prevents duplication of effort, determines second and third-order effects, and assesses the impacts that new system or software will have on current or future systems. Provides information within assigned area to support the budget, acquisition, deployment, and retirement of software and equipment. Drafts or prepares a variety of documents to include responses to routine inquiries, reports, briefs, SOPs, architectures, and/or other related documents in a well-organized and timely manner. Provides information and effectively partners within and beyond own organizational unit to influence decisions or recommend solutions. Leads development and execution of projects to execute or advance work unit mission. Generates key ideas and contributes technically to advance the modeling capability of command. Leads, mentors, and performs complex assignments within a team environment to improve capability of a technology area or address command initiatives.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
How you will be evaluated
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.