Computer Scientist

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-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: Developing and coordinating activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore IT systems, services and capabilities; monitor and evaluate systems' compliance with IT security requirements; Providing advice and guidance on implementing IT/Computer Science and hardware/software security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems. Integrating computer system security with other security disciplines; certifying hardware/software systems or network accreditation; and certifying systems or network accreditation; and /or ensuring coordination and/or collaboration on security activities. Developing and interpreting policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of computer hardware/software services throughout the agency. Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialist on critical computer hardware/software IT issues; Appling new developments to previously unsolvable problems; and making decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important agency computer hardware/software IT policies or programs. 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 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.