SCIENIST

SCIENIST

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Dahlgren, Virginia

Salary Range: $101401 - $156755 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major Duties:

• You will oversee the design, development, and implementation of software applications specifically designed for testing and validating machine learning algorithms and systems.
• You will lead a team of developers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality testing tools that meet the stringent requirements of Al/ML development.
• You will craft the underlying software infrastructure that enables comprehensive testing of sophisticated machine learning algorithms.
• You will connect these tools with instrumentation, embedded systems, and systems under test, ensuring end-to-end validation of Al/ML applications.
• You will provide critical leadership in test and evaluation tool development, integration, certification, and fielding, playing a vital role in delivering reliable and trustworthy Al/ML solutions.

Qualifications: In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at the ND-04 pay band (GS 12-13 equivalency) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: a computer scientist with experience in software development and software architectures. Examples of qualifying experience may include: - Significant experience as a Software Developer (5-8+ years). - Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. - Deep expertise in Python with a familiarity with C++, bash, and JavaScript. - Strong understanding with pub/sub message architectures (Kafka, Pulsar, and ROS). - Experience with building modular interfaces, software containerization, and microservices. - Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. - Proven ability to design scalable, maintainable, and secure software architectures. - Proficiency with DevOps principles and practices and CI/CD tools. - Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: ???????https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: DLGR_NSWC_jobinfo@navy.mil Please reference DE-12830597-26-TAP in the subject of your application. Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-24