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: Uses a variety of software languages to independently design and develop software solutions to solve complex telecommunication research problems that implement mathematical models, statistical methods, numerical analysis, and technical algorithms. Verifies, validates, debugs, troubleshoots, and tests software implementations.
Creates test plans, test scripts, requirements specifications, status updates, system architecture diagrams, and design documents. Analyzes project results and effectively participates in internal and external meetings with leadership, colleagues, and sponsors. Reports project results to both technical and non-technical audiences using tact and persuasion, responding appropriately to questions.
Authors or co-authors sponsor reports, conference papers, technical reports, user guides, test analysis reports, software design/architecture documents, public code release documentation, and systems analysis reports. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Computer Scientist ZP-1550-3, 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-26-13077102, 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. 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 $83265 – $129742/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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