This vacancy is for a Computer Scientist in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration within the Department of Commerce.
As a Computer Scientist, you will perform the following duties: Implements complex mathematical telecom and propagation modeling algorithms; and develop, validate, verify, test, and document software solutions. Leads team-based projects that include software development, algorithm implementations, numerical analysis and research, and computer science methods and techniques. Researches problems arising from the use of digital computers.
Perform research and analysis to verify, validate, debug, troubleshoot, and test software implementations. Gives oral presentations to explain project development efforts. Reports project results to both technical and non-technical audiences using tact and persuasion, responding appropriately to questions. Generates written reports to explain research developments of digital computer systems.
Evaluate results and prepare report findings of new methods and techniques to store, manipulate, transform or present information by means of digital computer systems. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Computer Scientist ZP-1550-4, FPL 4 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
This position is also advertised under NTIA-ITS-ST-26-13077104, which is open to Merit Promotion eligible applicants. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
There is a positive education requirement for this position. There is no substitution of education at this level. This position requires proof of higher education. See Qualifications Above. Additionally, if you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp for more information. NOTE: Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities.
Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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This position is with National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $118675 – $182316/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-14.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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