Job Specifications
Suitland, MD
$120,000 - $160,000 PA
a day ago
Full Time
Senior Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Computer Scientist
This vacancy is for a Computer Scientist position in the Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Computer Scientist, 1550-13 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
- Apply technical expertise to adapt the latest computer technology to highly technical and complicated computing system developments consistent with overall policies, procedures, and budgetary constraints.
- Analyze user and organizational requirements to design efficient and effective computing systems that manage small and large data stores and retrieve data efficiently.
- Adapt and implement software development life cycle and project management best practices for all software development, based on project needs, rules and policies and standards.
Requirements
To qualify for the position of Computer Scientist, at GG-1550-13, you must meet the minimum and/or basic qualification requirements listed below. Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. AND Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: overseeing complex software and system developments through various techniques such as data structures, software engineering, and computer communication; Participating in the planning, development, and implementation of large more complex programs within time and budget constraints; Developing and implementing major testing strategies to ensure quality and efficiency; Providing assistance and guidance to customers on software related issues; Developing software codes using cloud native technologies. Education: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 07/23/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.