About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as a COMPUTER SCIENTIST in the UNDERSEA WARFARE MISSION ANALYSIS AND ENGINEERING DEPT of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI. Per 5 CFR 335.103(c)(3)(v), this is a non-competitive reassignment opportunity open to those qualified who hold (or have held) a position equivalent to (or higher than) an ND-04 on a permanent basis in the competitive service.
QualificationsIn addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band ND-03 (GS-9/11 equivalent) in the Federal service, or in the public or private sector as a professional scientist analyzing or computing modeling for the development of undersea programs or technologies. Examples of qualifying experience may include: developing and testing software, utilizing software configuration management tools, and collaborating with team members. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Major DutiesYou will perform work in the design, construction, operation, and analysis of software systems.You will apply computer science/engineering concepts, principles, and methods in the architecture, requirements, design, and development and modification of software programs.You will develop and implement test procedures and routines to verify correct implementation and validation of software simulation programs.You will provide project level technical support services to supported systems and research commercial off-the-shelf software and tools, as applicable.You will be responsible for researching, developing, and implementing a solution to improve the storage of data inputs and outputs from the simulation software.