Computer Scientist-(3) Occasional Travel Required. Duties - You will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering complex computational, software engineering, and software integration efforts. - You will apply comprehensive knowledge of advanced computer science theories, modern software development lifecycles (DevSecOps, Agile), systems architecture principles, and cyber resilience to support NSWC PCD mission areas. - You will cultivate active working relationships across technical departments (e.g. naval warfare analysis, mechanical systems, expeditionary systems) to foster seamless interdisciplinary system development. - You will establish rigorous development milestones and automated metrics tracking, take ownership of project setbacks or technical difficulties, and promptly implement corrective action plans. - You will anticipate operational vulnerabilities and edge-case failure modes. - You will explain sophisticated computational algorithms, edge-computing trade-offs, and software risk postures clearly to non-software engineers and naval leadership. - You will write authoritative technical white papers, root-cause investigative analysis, and executive level summaries. Requirements Conditions of employment - 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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov - 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. - Males born after 12-31-59 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. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. - This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes. - This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. - FOR ND-02/03: This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 661, proficiency level Basic the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. - FOR ND-04: This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 661, proficiency level Intermediate the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. Qualifications In addition to the OPM Basic Education requirement: FOR THE ND-04: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-03 (GS-09/11 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional scientist conducting design, development, test and evaluation, integration, or in-service sustainment of system software. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Designing, developing, and deploying prototype software for next-generation naval systems, including robotics, unmanned platforms (UxS), and additive manufacturing, utilizing agile methodologies to rapidly iterate on solutions in response to warfighter feedback and evolving mission requirements; 2) Int grating and testing software with a diverse range of hardware components, from custom-built sensors and actuators to commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) systems, ensuring seamless communication and functionality across the entire technology stack; 3) Creating and managing simulation environments and digital twins to model system behavior, validating software performance, and accelerating development cycles, allowing for rigorous testing before deployment on physical assets; 4) Collaborating with cross-functional teams of military personnel, engineers, and project managers to translate operational needs into technical specifications, and effectively communicating progress and technical details to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; 5) Implementing robust cybersecurity measures throughout the development process, including secure coding practices and vulnerability assessments, to protect prototype systems from cyber threats in accordance with Department of War (DoW) standards; or 6) Providing technical support during testing/demonstrations and fielding of prototype systems, and troubleshooting issues in real-time to ensure successful operational validation in realistic naval environments. FOR THE ND-03: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-02 (GS-05/08 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional scientist applying fundamental computer science theories, algorithmic design principles, or modern software development methods. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Working with moderate independence to plan and execute technical software assignments of basic to intermediate scope and complexity; 2) Performing work developing software components, implementing algorithm modules, conducting software-hardware integration, or establishing test routines. FOR THE ND-02: Your resume must demonstrate that you meet the basic education requirement for this position as specified in the Education section of this announcement. 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 FOR THE 1550 - Computer Science Series: A degree in computer science or degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours were in a combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. The following education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows: FOR THE ND-03: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree. or Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree. or Successful completion of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled. or A combination of specialized experience and