- You will advise others based on your knowledge of software development methodologies and software engineering processes.
- You will work independently and interface professionally with other government agencies, contractors, and military personnel to meet established goals and schedules.
- You will organize and appropriately manage resources necessary to ensure completion of software development activities in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
- You will provide guidance based on knowledge of algorithms, programming languages, operating systems, data analysis and computer architecture to include proficiency with C++ and Git.
- You will perform analyses and problem-solving techniques to perform professional scientific/engineering work
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
- Males born after must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty
- This position is designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position
- This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites
- Benefits Help A career with the U.S
- Benefits Help A career with the U.S
- Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits
SCIENTIST with Security Clearance - Dahlgren, VA, United States - Department of Defense
Description
DutiesTo learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
You must obtain and maintain the credentials as described in SECNAV M for specialty area Software Developer, Intermediate level within 12 months of appointment.
Qualifications FOR ND-04 (GS-12/13 equivalent): Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, ND-03 (GS-09/11 equivalent) or grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: experience as a professional scientist applying systems software engineering principles to design or develop warfare systems
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: FOR 1550
SERIES:
Computer Science Series(PDF file) 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
Education Basic education requirement for this series includes one or more of the following: For the ND-1550, Professional Computer Science Series
- bachelor's degree in computer science
OR - bachelor's or higher degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science
At least 15 of my 30 semester hours were in a combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus
Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
Several vacancies may be filled
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments
Federal annuitant information:
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants
Policy information may be found at:
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority
However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below
ICTAP Applicants:
To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher
ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location
Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate
For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ)
A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ)
To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
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
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position
Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience
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 selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified
Please follow all instructions carefully
Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
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
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Review our 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.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies
A complete resume is required
Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments
Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications
The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.
gGS for relevant federal experience
TIP:
A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required
If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is requ