The Senior Computer Scientist serves as a technical strategic advisor on projects requiring high-level strategy, alignment, and technical vision.

The incumbent will:

• Define a strategic research roadmap, facilitate research, implement innovations, identify existing capabilities within the enterprise, and formulate plans to bridge the delta.

• Interpret and apply federal laws, regulations, executive orders and other policies, and communicate guidance to address agency-specific needs to ensure agency-wide adoption

• Lead studies to identify new technologies to gather, analyze, and preserve digital evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes; to assess security events and determine impact, and for the application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices.

• Identify emerging applications related to protocols used to enable the formulation of innovative investigative techniques in support of cyber risk assessment/mitigation, event reconstruction, incident investigation and incident response actions.

• Builds and foster mutually beneficial working relationships with professional peers throughout the broader cyberspace program community, including colleagues representing other DOD and USG elements as well as relevant Industry peers.

• Promote DC3's technical reputation and capabilities through open technology development, publications, and presentations and regularly represents DC3 at external conferences, meetings and briefs to enhance and maintain current and prospective partners' understanding of the Center's role and mission.

• Serves as a technical strategic advisor on projects requiring high-level strategy, alignment, and technical vision. Is responsible for defining a strategic research roadmap and facilitating innovative research including, but not limited to: digital forensics, intrusion analysis, and incident correlation capabilities within both DC3 and deployed on customer or cloud systems; cyber risk mitigation and forensic preparedness of planned and installed information systems to identify weaknesses, risks, and protection needs; and big data exploitation and management solutions applied to DC3 analytical innovation and efficiency.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship is required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be offered.
• Active Duty Military Members must indicate retirement eligibility.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (Standard Form 278). Selected candidate must file this report in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
• Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.
• Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.

Qualifications

Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

In accordance with new OPM requirements to streamline hiring, applicants are no longer required to submit lengthy narrative essays, including those for Technical Qualifications (TQs) or Senior Professional Qualifications (SPQs), when applying. Instead, the initial application will be resume-only, capped at two pages. This change streamlines the application process and more closely aligns with private industry practices. Applicants identified for potential selection will have their qualifications assessed by undergoing a structured interview conducted by a panel.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Technical and Senior Professional Qualifications related to this position within your resume (not to exceed 2 pages). Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of your qualifications, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

A. ST QUALIFICATIONS: ST positions require substantial experience and significant scientific contributions related to the scientific disciplines and topic areas described in this position description. The candidate must possess:

• at least 3 years of specialized experience in, or closely related to, the field in which the candidate will work; and
• at least 1 year of this experience must have been in planning and executing difficult programs of national significance or planning and executing specialized programs that show outstanding attainments in the field of research or consultation.

Experience can include paid and unpaid experience, including federal/non-federal government, volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

B. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To meet the minimum requirements for this ST position, you must possess (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-15, or equivalent, level or specialized experience obtained in the private sector related to the duties of this ST position.

Specialized Experience: This position requires knowledge of technological advancements materially affecting the digital forensic discipline, and DC3 analytical and data management challenges. Serves as a technical strategic advisor on projects requiring high-level strategy, alignment, and technical vision that result in a defined strategic research approach roadmap for facilitating innovative research that deliver innovative solutions in support of DC3 mission objectives.

C. 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.

D. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ1. Expert-level technical knowledge and experience in a wide range of areas such as digital and multimedia forensics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, cross domain solutions, processing and exploitation of large data sets, statistical analysis and data visualization, machine learning/deep learning/artificial intelligence, and/or risk mitigation.

TQ2. Demonstrated executive-level experience fostering a culture of innovation and experimentation that aligns strategy, technical vision and teaming to yield both general insights and practical results of value to end users and other partners; and leading diverse teams with a wide variety of skills through the process of planning, coordinating, conducting and evaluating basic and applied research and development in areas such as digital and multimedia forensics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, cross domain solutions, processing and exploitation of large data sets, statistical analysis and data visualization, machine learning/deep learning/artificial intelligence, and/or risk mitigation.

E. SENIOR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (SPQs): Your resume should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel and Executive Resources Board members may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated.

(1) Contributions: Achievements that impacted the organizations mission and contributed to knowledge advancements in the fields of digital and multimedia forensics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, cross domain solutions, processing and exploitation of large data sets, statistical analysis and data visualization, machine learning/deep learning/artificial intelligence, and/or risk mitigation.

(2) Leadership: Recognized leader in the application of digital and multimedia forensics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, cross domain solutions, processing and exploitation of large data sets, statistical analysis and data visualization, machine learning/deep earning/artificial intelligence, and/or risk mitigation, as evidenced by personal impact to and enhancement of the organization's capability and scope.

(3) Professional Stature: Recognized standing as indicated by memberships and activity in professional organizations and/or within the larger DoW/Industry professional community. This includes citations, honors, awards, patents, and publications and other forms of recognition, such as requests for professional consultation, which indicate acceptance by peer group as an authoritative source in the field.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet eligiblity and minimum qualifications requirements, your application package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Technical (TQ) and Senior Professional Qualifications (SPQs) listed above. Failure to meet any one of the TQs or SPQs will eliminate a candidate from further consideration. TQs and SPQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Applicants will be evaluated against the qualifications requirements by a screening panel composed of senior executives and/or general officers selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Final selection is contingent on approval by the Under Secretary of the Air Force.

A complete application includes the items specified below. If you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Some documents may not apply to all applicants. Please carefully review for applicability. Do not combine documents. Upload documents in pdf format.

1. Resume (Required): PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. Your resume must be 2 pages in length (or less), type written, and formatted using 1-inch margins, no smaller than 10-font, and uploaded as a pdf. Do not include borders, photos, or your social security number.

2. Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 (As applicable):

• Current/Former SES Members: Must provide SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
• Current Federal Civil Service Employees: Must provide a copy of SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting status as a current Federal Civil Service employee

3. Statement of Service (Active Duty)/DD-214 (Retired) (As applicable): Active Duty/Retired Service Members must submit a DD-214 or statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). PLEASE NOTE: You will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.

4. Performance Appraisal (Optional): Applicants are encouraged to provide their most recent performance appraisal or equivalent performance evaluation document.

5. College transcript(s) (As applicable): Applicants must provide transcript(s) which demonstrate the acceptable combinations of education and experience as noted by OPM (if applicable). A copy is acceptable.

6. License(s) or certification(s) (As applicable): Applicants must provide copies of any licenses, certifications, or professional credentials required by the position (e.g. Bar membership, medical license, CPA certification, acquisition certification, etc.) with their application.

* Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in their resume and/or assessment questionnaire. Applicants must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities selected in the announcement questionnaire with the application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager.

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