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COMPUTER SCIENTIST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$100,602 - $130,786
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-11 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading the research, design, development, testing, and maintenance of complex software systems to support naval undersea missions.
You'll use modern engineering methods and agile practices to create secure, scalable solutions and advise teams on software projects.
It's a great fit for experienced computer scientists with a background in software development and project coordination, especially those interested in defense technology.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, including research, design, development, and testing of information systems
- Proficiency in writing test plans and developing software
- Basic educational requirements for computer science series (e.g., bachelor's degree in computer science or related field)
- Experience leading software projects using agile principles and advanced methodologies
- Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate software actions on projects
- Skills in providing technical advice to management, project leads, and contractors
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance (implied for naval position)
Full Job Description
You will serve as a computer scientist in the SOFTWARE ENGINEERING BRANCH of the DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION DIVISION in the UNDERSEA SYSTEM & SUSTAINMENT ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA.
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, 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.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional scientist performing research, design, development, and testing on information systems, writing test plans, and developing software.
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 Duties:
- You will lead the research, design, development, testing, and sustainment of complex software systems that directly support the mission.
- You will use advanced software engineering methodologies and using agile principles to ensure high quality, scalable, and secure software solutions to evolving technical and operational requirements.
- You will plan, schedule, and coordinate all software actions on assigned software projects.
- You will provide advice to management, project leads, and contract personnel concerning software systems.
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