Job Description

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 29-Aug-2025.

OPEN TO CURRENT AFMC CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

The Air Force Sustainment Center Software Directorate (AFSC/SW), is looking to hire Journeyman level Computer Scientists at any of three primary locations: Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, or Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma. These positions will perform professional computer science work by application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes to the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support systems within AFSC/SW Directorate. They will also apply expert knowledge and mastery to ensure assigned projects remain consistent with program objectives, costs, schedules, performance criteria and existing policies.

Work includes, but is not limited to:

• Software programming, design, and architecture, modeling and simulation, embedded systems, and knowledge of various programming languages and tools
• Supporting various programs, including Cloud-based Software Development Environments, Joint Simulation Environment, Depot Engine Testing, Independent Verification Organization, Advanced Battle Management System, and Undergraduate Remote Pilot Aircraft Training, requiring expertise in software development, systems engineering, cloud technologies, and program management
• System software coding duties on the F-15E/EX and C-5 aircraft for embedded Operation Flight Program software, software coding/programming discipline, expertise and flight system knowledge to ensure customer requirements, cost, and schedule commitments are met

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain up to Top Security clearance
• May be subject to random drug testing
• A bachelor’s level degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline
• Positions may be designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, and materials of professional computer science, and knowledge of other technical disciplines to effectively apply computer software, software systems and computer hardware architectural theories, principles, and concepts to areas of responsibility.
• Knowledge of the principles of planning, program management, and standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.
• Ability to research, evaluate, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions.
• Ability to work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

Additional Information

• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade DR/DO-02/GS-13 for NH-04, DR/DO-01/GS-11 for NH-03, or DR/DO-01/GS-11 for NH-02 (or equivalent in other pay systems).
• Relocation incentive may/may not be authorized.

Requisition Number 54119

Series

1550

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