- Position Title
- COMPUTER ENGINEER/ELECTRONICS ENGINEER/COMPUTER SCIENTIST
- Agency
- Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 8X-DCIPS-11972386-990897-JH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 16, 2023 to Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please answer the following question by selecting a response. NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select an eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you are not a US citizen, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
2.
US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
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I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.
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Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity?
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Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
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Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
5.
Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
6.
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for a 0854 COMPUTER ENGINEER, GG-0854-12 AND 0855 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, GG-0855-12, and Computer Scientist, GG-1550-12. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS QUESTION WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
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From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that best represents your level of education/experience for GG-0854-12 or GG-0855-12. YOUR TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that best represents your level of education/experience for GG-1550-12. YOUR TRANSCRIPTS AND RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Apply knowledge of the physical and engineering sciences and mathematics, software design, and the principles, techniques, and practices of computer engineering.
4.
Review users' Needs and Requirements Documents and assess state-of-the-art enabling technologies in assigned area of responsibility which would support development of new computer systems or recommend existing computer systems that meet the user's needs.
5.
Translate or support translation of users' needs and requirements into technical exhibits and work statements, incorporating detailed requirements pertaining to system design and subsystem integration.
6.
Apply scientific and engineering knowledge. Leverage your knowledge of the physical and engineering sciences and mathematics, electronics phenomena, and the principles, techniques, and practices of electronics engineering.
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Have working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines.
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Apply computer engineer knowledge of fundamentals and principles of professional engineering; computer hardware, systems software and computer system architecture and integration; and mathematics including calculus, probability, statistics, discrete structures and modern algebra.
9.
Develop models which facilitate alternative force structures to create a trade space for decisions.
10.
Develop analyses of requirements in order to make recommendations to peers, senior personnel, management and other government agency officials.
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Identify implications of budgetary constraints and recommend alternative plans for effective program execution.
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Conduct technical and scientific activities related to providing professional technical expertise in the design and development of mathematical and computer simulation models of physical and theoretical systems used to support automated data reduction of scientific test data.
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Conduct engineering activities related to initiating, planning and directing projects for modeling and simulation efforts, to include scientific data reduction and methodologies to analyze simulation performance.
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Develop analysis using Regression analysis methodology to predict and forecast possible issues and solutions to complex problems.
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Develop analysis using Decision analysis techniques to find optimal solutions to complex problems.
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Develop analysis using Design of experiment to analyze variations present in research projects.
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Develop analysis using statistical analysis to document research progress.
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Develop a variety of analyses methodologies to evaluate the cost effectiveness of advanced weapon systems.
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Determine sources of issues arising in weapon systems of advanced difficulty in order to validate study findings and conclusions.
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Identify assumptions and a variety of effectiveness measurement tools to evaluate alternative solutions of weapon systems.
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Determine sources of data to plan and conduct validation of study findings and conclusions to acquisition processes and procedures.
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Direct operations research data to compile, organize and identify solutions to complex problems.
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Evaluate alternative courses of action and make recommendations to senior personnel and management based on critical technical data.
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Analyze feasibility of advanced analytical approaches to identify problematic issues and make recommendations for decision makers to maximize weapon system capabilities.
25.
Provide guidance to peers, other organizations and agencies in order to promote interchange of information on mission requirements, capabilities and technology applications.
26.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.