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COMPUTER SCIENTIST, GG 1550-07 KPP 13

  • NAVY CYBER WARFARE DEVELOPMENT GROUP (NCWDG)
  • Fort Meade, MD, 20755
  • Full Time
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Entry Level

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Job Description:


Open/Close Period: 10/24/2022- 12/19/2022
 

Job Title/Series /Grade: COMPUTER SCIENTIST, GG 1550 07 KPP 13 
 

Salary Range: GG-07 target GG-13; salary range: $71,612 to $77,578
 

GG-09 target GG-13; salary range: $94,383 to 102,249

GG-11 target GG-13; salary range: $109,403 to $118,518

GG-12 target GG-13; salary range: $122,942 to $133,188

GG-13; salary range: $141,314 to $153,090
 

Work Schedule: Full Time
 

Location: Ft. Meade, MD

 

Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application.

 

Required Documents:

  • A complete Resume
  • Transcripts
  • A copy of your license or certificate

 

Condition of Employment:

 

  • Must be a U. S. Citizen
  • Able to obtain a Top- Secret Clearance
  • Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course required

 

Benefits:

 

  • Superior Qualifications-IAW 5 USC Section 5333, 5 CFR Part 531, and COMUSFLTFORCOM M-12000, Subchapter 531, newly appointed Federal civilian candidates are offered the position starting at Step 07 and can request up to Step 10 (when warranted/justified)
  • Student Loan Repayment- IAW 5 USC Section 5379, 5 CFR Part 537, and COMUSFLTFORCOMM-12000, Subchapter 537, NCWDG authorizes repayment of student loans up to $30,000 for newly appointed Federal civilian candidates (3 annual payments of $10,000 on a 3- year service agreement – can be extended for an additional 3 years for a maximum total of $60,000)
  • Recruitment and Relocation Incentives- IAW 5 USC Section 5753 & Section 5754, 5 CFR Part 575, and COMUSFLTFORCOM M-12000, Subchapter 575—Candidates are offered a 20% recruitment incentive of the total basic pay for the grade/step offered inclusive of locality and/or special salary rate (2 annual payments on a 2- year service agreement)
  • Work-Life balance / Flexible Work Schedule/ Telework Options
  • Advance Leave
  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Retirement and Thrift Savings Account
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off- Federal Holidays

 

GS-07: Your resume must also demonstrate that you have successfully completed one full year of graduate level education OR you have successfully completed a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement OR you have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating knowledge of computer science, application of computer science methods and techniques to store, manipulate, transform or present information by means of computer systems, and knowledge of design characteristics, limitations, and potential applications. Specialized experience includes the following: Experience utilizing basic techniques, procedures, and methods to accomplish developmental computer scientist assignments. Experience with computer hardware capabilities. Experience with software interfaces. Experience with software testing. Experience with code verification/validation OR you have a combination of education and experience that equates to one year of experience.

 

GS-09: Your resume must also demonstrate that you have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR have successfully completed two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree OR you have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating knowledge of computer science, application of computer science methods and techniques to store, manipulate, transform or present information by means of computer systems, and knowledge of design characteristics, limitations, and potential applications. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience researching, interpreting, and carrying out computer scientist assignments. Experience

with computer hardware capabilities. Experience with software interfaces. Experience with software testing. Experience with code verification/validation. Experience with software coding in C, C++, C#, Objective C, Perl, Python, Java, and JavaScript OR you have a combination of education and experience that equates to one year of experience.

 

GS-11: Your resume must also demonstrate that you have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR you have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree OR you have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating knowledge of computer science, application of computer science methods and techniques to store, manipulate, transform or present information by means of computer systems, and knowledge of design characteristics, limitations, and potential applications. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Experience researching, interpreting, and carrying out computer scientist assignments; 2) Experience providing technical input on the development of software or computing systems. Experience utilizing basic techniques, procedures, and methods to accomplish developmental computer scientist assignments. Experience with computer hardware capabilities. Experience with software interfaces. Experience with software testing. Experience with code verification/validation. Experience with software coding in C, C++, C#, Objective C, Perl, Python, Java, and JavaScript OR you have a combination of education and experience that equates to one year of experience.

 

GS-12: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1)Experience researching, interpreting, and carrying out computer scientist assignments; 2) Experience providing technical input on the development of software or computing systems; AND 3) Experience collecting and analyzing system architecture and software data to solve problems, develop reports, and provide recommendations.

 

GS-13: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1)Experience researching, interpreting, and carrying out computer scientist assignments; 2) Experience developing software systems or high-speed computing systems; 3) Experience collecting and analyzing system architecture and software data to solve problems, develop reports, and provide recommendations.

 

 


Company Description:

The Navy Cyber Warfare Development Group (NCWDG) serves as the Navy's center for cyber warfare innovation. For over thirty years, NCWDG has conducted technical research and development to create, test and deliver advanced cyber, cryptologic and electronic warfare capabilities to the U.S. Navy using rapid prototyping and acquisition authority. As U.S. Fleet Cyber Command's lead for cyberspace operations innovation, NCWDG military and civilian personnel experiment with and test new cyberspace capabilities to meet the strategic and operational goals of fleet and combatant commanders.

https://www.navifor.usff.navy.mil/ncwdg/
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