Lead Computer Scientist
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Indianapolis, IN - USA
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Job Summary
Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient exceptional quality pay and financial information.
- Serves as a senior technical authority and team leader for a group of professional Computer Scientists.
- Leads the research design development and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions ensuring the delivery of high-impact efficient and effective services that support the comprehensive DFAS mission.
- Guides the team in identifying distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow skill level and/or occupational specialization.
- Performs advanced professional work involving the research development testing prototyping integration and improvement of AI/ML-enabled products services and systems.
- Conducts complex experiments analyzes experimental results develops predictive or classification models evaluates model performance and recommends technically feasible solutions.
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background Investigation
- Suitable for Federal Employment
- Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
- In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series the position may be subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months.
- This national security position which may require access to classified information requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend as appropriate based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period..
Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Bachelors degree in computer science OR bachelors 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. Make sure the response you select is supported by your resume and transcripts. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts failure to provide transcripts may render you ineligible for the position.
In addition to the Basic Requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-13) in the federal service which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is required.
- Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in computer science theories modeling design research techniques computer system architecture and software organization including a variety of design development research transformation and integration of computing applications and information systems structures related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled capabilities products and systems; experience with Cloud computing best practices and architectures and Large and Small Language Models as well as OpenAI.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade specialized experience education requirement 90 days after competitive appointment requirement and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
- Moving expenses may be paid.
- Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
- **This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED HOW TO APPLY and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions.
- This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend as appropriate based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.
- Employment with DFAS means access to generous benefits such as: health vision and dental insurance retirement benefits paid time off and educational benefits.
- Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
- Travel requirement is Seldom.
- This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
- Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA).
- This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- DFAS recognizes the value of competencies gained through formal education and professional certifications. To ensure that consistent credit is given for these credentials in the selection process DFAS has developed standard selection criteria to be used when filling positions in professional and administrative series. Selections for professional and administrative positions will be based on four categories of selection criteria: Experience Other Education and Certifications.
- Males born aftermust be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see ).
- Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 300 here).
- The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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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