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* Directs work efforts and controls quality by reviewing results of test cases and using standard software engineering practices. * Provides technical advice, guidance, assistance and training to contractors, tenant organizations, engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, data analysts, programmers, etc. * Estimates software support requirements for test stations, including those needed for real time instrumentation and information display, configuration management, system updates, and accounting and access control.

* Represents flight in meetings and discussions with contractors and other government agency personnel to exchange information, participate in special studies and obtain services concerned with and related to assigned projects or special work areas. Requirements Conditions of employment * U.S. Citizenship is required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance * This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program * For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html * Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.

* Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position. * Employee must maintain current certifications * This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection. * Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays * Shift work and emergency overtime may be required * Disclosure of Political Appointments * All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

* This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. * Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. * This position may require travel. * This is an acquisition coded position.

Selectee must complete required certification level 2-Practitioner in T-Test and Evaluation within 24 months of assignment. Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Computer Science Series. 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems.

Specialized experience includes knowledge of computer data processing techniques and computer programming techniques. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE: Desired skills include: * 2 years of experience programming in C# desired.

* 2 years of experience working on a software team utilizing agile software development methodology desired. * Experience working with instrumentation systems desired. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Experience in programming Real-Time data bus monitoring and display systems such as our Veridian Integrated Telemetry processing and analysis System (ITAS), computer data processing techniques and computer programming (Visual Basic and C++) for mission-critical computer systems and special test equipment used in real time avionics ground testing. 2. Knowledge of current state-of-the-art developments in data processing and computer programming techniques, computers, information storage and retrieval systems, control and utility programs, mathematics and mathematical algorithms related to BAF tests of new conventional and unconventional aircraft avionics systems/subsystems.

3. Ability to understand the role data processing and software development activities play in providing information to the various engineering disciplines that accomplish BAF test planning, mission execution, data acquisition and analysis. 4.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a broad range of personnel and to use modern computer applications in support of communications and presentations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.

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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection. This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13. is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

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