Senior Computer Scientist

Job Overview

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 5 December.

The Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare Branch (AFRL/RYWE) seeks to hire a Senior-level, DR-1550-03 Computer Scientist in the discovery, development, and transition of next-generation Electronic Warfare concepts in Dayton, OH.

This position is open to current AFRL Civilian Employees at the DR-II (or equivalent grade) level eligible for promotion and/or current DR-III (or equivalent grade) level candidates eligible for reassignment.

The salary range for this position including Dayton, OH locality is DR-III ($125,239 - $176,984).

Your application WILL NOT be considered if all required documents are not submitted. See list of required documents at the bottom of the announcement.

The incumbent will:

• Represent the Branch as a leader and subject matter expert to internal/external organizations regarding computational aspects of AI/ML applications in electronic warfare.
• Apply substantial depth of analysis, expert knowledge, and mastery of advanced computer science methods, theories, and standards to complex computational challenges.
• Possess knowledge/understanding of DoD-wide operational policies/procedures, USAF MAJCOM/COCOM needs, and technological advances in computing, information technology, and related fields within industry, Government labs, US Allies, and academia.
• Assist with translating capability gaps/needs into focused technology/capability development plans, focusing on computational solutions.
• Assist with technology transition plans with receiving agents such as HAF, SAF/AQ, MAJCOMs, AFLCMC, etc., ensuring smooth integration of computational technologies.
• Coordinate with Branch Technical Advisor (TA) to establish visionary programs/projects, prioritize funding/technical goals, and support oral/written briefs/documents to support Branch/Division mission and programmatic requirements, focusing on computer science aspects.
• Assist with synchronization of Branch research with Branch TA, ensuring alignment with overall computational goals.
• Assist with technical and strategic guidance/leadership to in-house/contracted research and development efforts, focusing on computer science applications and solutions.
• Ensure assigned programs/projects meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements/objectives, with a strong emphasis on computational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide inputs to Branch Chief on resource needs (i.e. personnel, materiel, funding, etc.); seek/develop/support collaborative work and partnership agreements, particularly related to computer science expertise.
• Assist with technical reviews of assigned Branch programs/projects and attend relevant technical meetings, symposiums, and interagency technical exchanges, representing the computer science perspective.
• Knowledge of cognitive algorithms for adaptive EW techniques, resource management, and decision-making under uncertainty; advanced data structures for representing and reasoning about EW situations; software architectures for implementing cognitive EW systems; test and evaluation methodologies for cognitive algorithms; simulation technologies for modeling complex EW scenarios; and in-depth understanding of the capabilities and limitations of cognitive approaches in EW.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Applicants must have least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade DR-II, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Applicants must be able to meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards of the position being filled. OPM Qualification Standards can be found at:
  Computer Science Series 1550
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET / SCI security clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent will be subject to random testing.
• This position has been designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) requiring Engineering and Technical Management (N) Level/Tier 2(Practitioner) Non-Critical certification. The selectee must meet or be capable of achieving acquisition certification within 60 months after assignment. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 continuous learning points every 24 months.
  *Applicants must list all completed APDP certifications on their resume.

Desired Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. Computer Science
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of Open Systems standards such as AMS-GRA, Big Iron
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of algorithms in the area of optimization and/or data fusion.
• Possess effective leadership/management skill sets
• Able to work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Able to quickly adapt to new challenges with a strong motivation to grow and learn in new areas
• Possess excellent writing/presenting capabilities
• Proficient knowledge in modeling, simulation, and analysis applications
• Knowledge of model-based systems engineering and modeling, simulation, and analysis applications
• Experience assisting tech advisor or Lead Engineer on electronic warfare projects
• Experience in leading teams
• Experience in research task decomposition and planning
• Experience working with the Department of Defense research community
• Experience developing and maintaining close relationships with academia and other Government agencies for basic research

When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below. The Requisition Number is located at the bottom of the announcement.

• Resume (PDF): Req No_55972_Last Name_First Name_Resume
• Transcript: Req No_55972_Last Name_First Name_ Transcript*
• SF-50: Req No_55972_Last Name_First Name_SF-50
  * If uploading multiple transcripts, naming convention should include "Transcript BS" or "Transcript MA" as applicable.

Required documents include:

• Federal resume, with relevant start and end dates, per experience
• Unofficial transcripts Required
• Most recent SF-50 for current federal employees

Requisition Number: 55972

Series

1550