Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Linthicum, Maryland
Salary Range: $151662 - $209600 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The Senior Computer Scientist is responsible for fostering a culture of innovation and experimentation, which will position the enterprise to anticipate and be prepared for, rather than react to, technology advancements martially affecting the digital forensics discipline, and DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) analytical and data management challenges.
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Qualifications: Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. In accordance with new OPM requirements to streamline hiring, applicants are no longer required to submit lengthy narrative essays, including those for Technical Qualifications (TQs) or Senior Professional Qualifications (SPQs), when applying. Instead, the initial application will be resume-only, capped at two pages. This change streamlines the application process and more closely aligns with private industry practices. Applicants identified for potential selection will have their qualifications assessed by undergoing a structured interview conducted by a panel. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Technical and Senior Professional Qualifications related to this position within your resume (not to exceed 2 pages). Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of your qualifications, you may not receive further consideration for the position. A. ST QUALIFICATIONS: ST positions require substantial experience and significant scientific contributions related to the scientific disciplines and topic areas described in this position description. The candidate must possess: at least 3 years of specialized experience in, or closely related to, the field in which the candidate will work; and at least 1 year of this experience must have been in planning and executing difficult programs of national significance or planning and executing specialized programs that show outstanding attainments in the field of research or consultation. Experience can include paid and unpaid experience, including federal/non-federal government, volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. B. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To meet the minimum requirements for this ST position, you must possess (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-15, or equivalent, level or specialized experience obtained in the private sector related to the duties of this ST position. Specialized Experience: This position requires knowledge of technological advancements materially affecting the digital forensic discipline, and DC3 analytical and data management challenges. Serves as a technical strategic advisor on projects requiring high-level strategy, alignment, and technical vision that result in a defined strategic research approach roadmap for facilitating innovative research that deliver innovative solutions in support of DC3 mission objectives. C. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: 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. D. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1. Expert-level technical knowledge and experience in a wide range of areas such as digital and multimedia forensics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, cross domain solutions, processing and exploitation of large data sets, statistical analysis and data visualization, machine learning/deep learning/artificial intelligence, and/or risk mitigation. TQ2. Demonstrated executive-level experience fostering a culture of innovation and experimentation that aligns strategy, technical vision and teaming to yield both general insights and practical results of value to end users and other partners; and leading diverse teams with a wide variety of skills through the process of planning, coordinating, conducting and evaluating basic and applied research and development in areas such as digital and multimedia forensics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, cross domain solutions, processing and exploitation of large data sets, statistical analysis and data visualization, machine learning/deep learning/artificial intelligence, and/or risk mitigation. E. SENIOR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (SPQs): Your resume should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel and Executive Resources Board members may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated. (1) Contributions: Achievements that impacted the organizations mission and contributed to knowledge advancements in the fields of digital and multimedia forensics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, cross domain solutions, processing and exploitation of large data sets, statistical analysis and data visualization, machine learning/deep learning/artificial intelligence, and/or risk mitigation. (2) Leadership: Recognized leader in the application of digital and multimedia forensics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, cross domain solutions, processing and exploitation of large data sets, statistical analysis and data visualization, machine learning/deep earning/artificial intelligence, and/or risk mitigation, as evidenced by personal impact to and enhancement of the organization's capability and scope. (3) Professional Stature: Recognized standing as indicated by memberships and activity in professional organizations and/or within the larger DoW/Industry professional community. This includes citations, honors, awards, patents, and publications and other forms of recognition, such as requests for professional consultation, which indicate acceptance by peer group as an authoritative source in the field.
How to Apply: Please follow the below instructions to submit applications. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/20/2026. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant. PREFERRED RESUME FORMAT: 2 pages in length (or less), type written, and formatted using 1-inch margins, no smaller than 10-font, and uploaded as a pdf. (Do Not Use the USAJOBS Resume Builder) Job Information: Announcement number (MRL26-19223) and title of the position to which you are applying. Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), day and evening phone numbers (with area code) and complete e-mail address where you would like to receive correspondence regarding your application. DO NOT INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. Active-Duty/Retired Military: State highest rank held, date of promotion and date eligible to retire or date of retirement, (e.g., Colonel/June 2006/December 2014). NOTE: IAW 5 U.S.C. 3326, a 180-day waiver will be required for retired or retiring members of the armed forces during the period of 180 days immediately after retirement. Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification. Education: Include the name, city, and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Work Experience: Provide the following information for paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: position/job title (include pay plan, series and grade or military rank), employer/company name and address, supervisor's name and contact information (indicate if we may contact), salary, and start/end ending dates (month and year). When supplying work experience, applicants should focus on recency of experience. Recruitment Panels, Executive Resources Boards, and Hiring Officials may consider experience over 10 years outdated. References: Provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three individuals who can comment on your qualifications for this position. Please do not list supervisors already listed above. References can be provided upon request. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify this office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-20