DCSA Acquisition and Technology, National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) is seeking a Computer Scientist/Data Engineer. The incumbent will perform computer science, AI/ML, and analytics to develop tools responsive to dynamic mission data. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more about DCSA.
This position may be filled at either GG-11 or GG-12 grade level, please indicate the grade for which you want to be considered. Incumbent may be advanced non-competitively to the established target grade upon meeting developmental benchmarks, performance requirements, and other requirements, as applicable established for the career program or specifically for the incumbent.
As a COMPUTER SCIENTIST you will be responsible for the following duties: GG-11: Performs professional work in computer science, that may include data science, intelligence, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), system analysis, risk analysis, predictive analysis and computer simulation.
Analyzes, interprets and correlates qualitative and quantitative data providing technical, scientific and engineering advice on efforts of military, civilian and contractor personnel to achieve DCSA objectives on a wide variety of efforts. Applies analytic methods such as regression, decision tree and statistical probability to improve data reliability and quality.
Creates unprecedented approaches, analytical tools and methods to analyze unique situations and draw accurate and significant conclusions. Plans, describes and/or develops computer programs required to keep existing software responsive to constant changing data requirements.
GG-12: Performs professional computer science work involving data science, AI/ML, system analysis, predictive analysis, and computer simulation to support complex agency-wide intelligence and security objectives. Analyzes, interprets, and correlates qualitative and quantitative data to provide authoritative technical, scientific, and engineering guidance across military, civilian, and contractor personnel on critical DCSA initiatives.
Applies advanced analytic methods including regression, decision trees, and statistical probability to elevate data reliability, model quality, and predictive rigor across mission systems. Creates unprecedented approaches, analytical tools, and methodologies to resolve unique situations, address incomplete data, and draw accurate, impactful conclusions.
Plans, describes, and develops computer programs and data architectures required to keep mission software agile and responsive to constantly evolving requirements. The Office Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security established a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) for certain Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Cyber positions within the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System.
Eligibility for the TLMS is based on cyber work roles within certain occupational series and on the work performed. This vacancy is designated as a STEM and/or Cyber position and pay for the incumbent will be based on the STEM and Cyber Pay Table.
If substituting education for experience at the GG-11 level, you must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M., if related. If substituting or combining education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions.
Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
DHRS-DDCSA@dla.mil · 614-693-4444
This position is with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $105262 – $160933/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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