Computer Scientist - Leading Industry Pay

We are desiring to recruit an enthusiastic Computer Scientist to join our incredible team at US Federal Aviation Administration in Oklahoma City, OK.
Growing your career as a Full Time Computer Scientist is a fantastic opportunity to develop necessary skills.
If you are strong in leadership, teamwork and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Computer Scientist at US Federal Aviation Administration today!

Duties Performs a mixture of routine, multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. Participates effectively in research project and program planning with principal investigators, psychology technicians, computer specialists, and laboratory manager. Consults with human factors research team members and, in consideration of existing problems, constraints, and potentially relevant developments in hardware/software technology, recommends to laboratory manager priority areas of emphasis to improve current simulation software and hardware systems. Attends closely to emerging requirements for particular simulation capabilities needed to accomplish planned research projects. Notes special requirements for simulator support, modifications, upgrades, and associated time schedule.
Applies experience and detailed technical knowledge of the objectives, overall design, operating principles of computers and servo-mechanical and projection systems employed in general aviation simulators and understands their interrelationships to plan and accomplish assignments. Applies knowledge of the aerodynamic properties of fixed-wing aircraft and the effects of thrust, drag-and-lift, and weight changes on aircraft flying characteristics to set up simulations for gathering and analyzing data of flight operations that impact the National Air Space (NAS). Typical assignments may include limited system development; collecting, recording and analyzing data/information; identifying problems; performing investigation and inspection activities. Continually monitors and reviews the operational readiness of simulators in the Division and effectively considers the long-term availability of flight simulators. Tracks, plans and coordinates availability and efficient implementation of upgrades to each simulator.
Prepares time, cost, and capability plans for near-term and longer-term modifications and upgrades to the simulator for consideration by the principal investigators, research technicians, and laboratory and division managers. Reviews documentation and proposed simulation study requirements to determine impact on simulator hardware/software capability. Gathers information and data from hardware/software designers and manufactures to aid in system optimization process. Evaluates technological developments as necessary to improve simulator capabilities.
Organizes and implements plans to incorporate approved simulator upgrades and modifications in a timely manner so as to meet research needs. Develops and submits technically correct and appropriate statements-of-work for contractor support to obtain needed maintenance actions in a timely manner and minimize simulator downtime. When needed, develops contract vehicles for simulator support, serves on proposal evaluation and contract award committees, and advises management on the level of progress. Serves as COTR for contracts to provide hardware/software maintenance or to develop new or modified hardware/software. Monitors contractor performance in an appropriate manner and maintains knowledge of level of progress in meeting deadlines and deliverables. When required, takes steps with Contracting Officer to improve contractor focus, timeliness and quality of deliverables.
Writes and maintains simulator operator instructions. Uses MATLAB/Simulink, C and C++ coding language, and defines and applies coding standards and style guides. Trains simulator operators and researchers in the use of simulation software. When required, acquires training to ensure the most up-to-date information is known.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required. Successful completion of a security investigation may be required. A one-year probationary period may be required. Please see Required Documents & Additional Information. Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 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.
Evaluation of Education: Applicants should have sufficient knowledge to understand the fundamental concepts and techniques of computer science. Courses designed to provide an introduction to computer science techniques and methodologies, to problems of system design, and other specialized fields are acceptable. Courses or experience in teaching elementary, business, or shop mathematics are not acceptable.
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE BASIC REQUIREMENTS: To qualify at theFV-H (FG/GS 10-12) level, you must demonstrate possession of at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G (FG/GS 5-9) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes: Experience maintaining and conducting research with general aviation research simulators including fixed wing, rotorcraft, and/or UAS; experience in the planning, coordination, and management of simulation deployment across multiple simulation environments including off-line engineering simulations, real-time piloted engineering simulations, and real-time simulations for hardware-in-the-loop laboratories; experience in using MATLAB/Simulink, C and C++ coding, and defining/using coding standards and style guides; and experience in the developments of hardware/software technology.
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
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EDUCATION: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
Education This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.
Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website:
Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
KSA INFORMATION: As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a HR Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSA listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Preview Job Questionnaire Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Additional information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee.
Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.
NOTES: 1. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
2. Some, none or all applicants may be interviewed.
3. Position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website:
4. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at
5. To confirm receipt of documentation, please contact Kinsley Kerlick.

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by AFGE 2282: Civil Aeromedical Inst AAM-3. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses. Benefits
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Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Supplemental documentation e.g., transcripts, veterans' documentation, etc. will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to View email address on jobs.institutedata.com on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 1550 series.
College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 1550 series with the FAA.
College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 1550 series.
If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION. We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications. Agency contact information Kinsley Kerlick Phone View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com Email View email address on jobs.institutedata.com Address Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US
Next steps Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office. Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents Supplemental documentation e.g., transcripts, veterans' documentation, etc. will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to View email address on jobs.institutedata.com on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 1550 series.
College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 1550 series with the FAA.
College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 1550 series.
If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Individuals with disabilities Military spouses Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Veterans Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Clarification from the agency Also open to those eligible for 30% or More Disabled and/or Veterans' Recruitment Act

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