Computer Scientist/Computer Engineer (Interdisciplinary) at Department Of Justice
Washington, VA 22747
About the Job
Duties
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment
To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
The duties and responsibilities for Interdisciplinary Computer Scientist/Computer Engineer generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
Providing strategic leadership and expertise on complex policy issues involving technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.Acting as a change agent to develop, introduce, facilitate, and enhance technical strategies in all areas of the Department.Leading and managing cross-functional teams and high-priority projects in support of the larger technologist program.Working across the Department and with external partners to, through the application of technical and subject-matter expertise, uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a United States Citizen or National.You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.Selective Service registration is required, see the "Requirements" section for full details.Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.You may be required to complete a one-year probationary
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Computer Scientist/Computer Engineer (Interdisciplinary) at (GS-0854/1550-15), you must meet the basic qualification requirements for either Computer Scientist or Computer Engineer listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade.Basic Qualifications for Computer Scientist:
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.Basic Qualification for Computer Engineer
A
Degree: Engineering
To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.OR
B
Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering
The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico
Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration
For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professionalANDSpecialized Experience: In order to qualify as a GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service
Specialized experience is defined as: providing strategic leadership on complex policy issues involving technology, such as AI and cybersecurity; analyzing emerging technology issues and recommending potential policy or investigative approaches; and conceptualizing, developing, and leading new technical strategies to effectively achieve an organization's mission.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 02/13/2025.YOUR RESUME MUST support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements
Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating
See the "Required Documents" section for important notes about what information you must include in your resume!Education
Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:For Computer Engineers: Successful completion of a professional engineering degree
To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics
Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
OR
Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico
Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration For more information about EI and EIT registration requirements, please visit the National Society of Professional Engineers website at:
OR
Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico The FE examination is not administered by the U
S
Office of Personnel Management
For more information, please visit: .
OR
Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A (above)
The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A (above)
OR
Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance
Ordinarily, there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.For Computer Scientist: 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.
If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume
See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States
It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying
For further information, visit:
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 (
Department of Education.
Additional informationThis announcement is being advertised under a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority issued by OPM for positions in certain hard-to-fill occupational fields
Veterans Preference and other Category Rating procedures do not apply to this announcement
Applicants must simply be determined to possess the specialized experience and basic qualifications required of the position
The hiring office may interview and select any qualified candidate of their choosing from the qualified pool
See OPM, Direct Hire Authority for more information...Other Information:Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly
Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.DOJ EEO Statement/Policy:Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law
Additional information is found at:
Help
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.
Review our benefitsEligibility 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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the job opportunity announcement closes (at 11:59 pm ET on02/13/2025), a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted, the information will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether you are qualified for this particular position
Per Direct-Hire Authority requirements, all qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring office for consideration
The hiring office may select any qualified candidate without regard to special eligibility considerations
Veterans' preference is not applicable.
When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume
If the specialized experience statement is repeated, in the applicant's resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible.Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service
To receive selection priority for this position, you must:Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; andSubmit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment
To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
The duties and responsibilities for Interdisciplinary Computer Scientist/Computer Engineer generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
Providing strategic leadership and expertise on complex policy issues involving technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.Acting as a change agent to develop, introduce, facilitate, and enhance technical strategies in all areas of the Department.Leading and managing cross-functional teams and high-priority projects in support of the larger technologist program.Working across the Department and with external partners to, through the application of technical and subject-matter expertise, uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a United States Citizen or National.You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.Selective Service registration is required, see the "Requirements" section for full details.Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.You may be required to complete a one-year probationary
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Computer Scientist/Computer Engineer (Interdisciplinary) at (GS-0854/1550-15), you must meet the basic qualification requirements for either Computer Scientist or Computer Engineer listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade.Basic Qualifications for Computer Scientist:
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.Basic Qualification for Computer Engineer
A
Degree: Engineering
To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.OR
B
Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering
The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico
Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration
For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professionalANDSpecialized Experience: In order to qualify as a GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service
Specialized experience is defined as: providing strategic leadership on complex policy issues involving technology, such as AI and cybersecurity; analyzing emerging technology issues and recommending potential policy or investigative approaches; and conceptualizing, developing, and leading new technical strategies to effectively achieve an organization's mission.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 02/13/2025.YOUR RESUME MUST support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements
Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating
See the "Required Documents" section for important notes about what information you must include in your resume!Education
Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:For Computer Engineers: Successful completion of a professional engineering degree
To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics
Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
OR
Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico
Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration For more information about EI and EIT registration requirements, please visit the National Society of Professional Engineers website at:
OR
Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico The FE examination is not administered by the U
S
Office of Personnel Management
For more information, please visit: .
OR
Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A (above)
The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A (above)
OR
Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance
Ordinarily, there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.For Computer Scientist: 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.
If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume
See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States
It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying
For further information, visit:
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 (
https://www.ed.gov/)
Therefore,
provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.STherefore,
Department of Education.
Additional informationThis announcement is being advertised under a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority issued by OPM for positions in certain hard-to-fill occupational fields
Veterans Preference and other Category Rating procedures do not apply to this announcement
Applicants must simply be determined to possess the specialized experience and basic qualifications required of the position
The hiring office may interview and select any qualified candidate of their choosing from the qualified pool
See OPM, Direct Hire Authority for more information...Other Information:Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly
Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.DOJ EEO Statement/Policy:Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law
Additional information is found at:
Help
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.
Review our benefitsEligibility 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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the job opportunity announcement closes (at 11:59 pm ET on02/13/2025), a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted, the information will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether you are qualified for this particular position
Per Direct-Hire Authority requirements, all qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring office for consideration
The hiring office may select any qualified candidate without regard to special eligibility considerations
Veterans' preference is not applicable.
When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume
If the specialized experience statement is repeated, in the applicant's resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible.Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service
To receive selection priority for this position, you must:Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; andSubmit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
