COMPUTER SCIENTIST (CYBER)
About the role
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In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
01Basic 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.
AND Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-14, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.
For this position, qualifying experience is defined as performing systems engineering to identify customer requirements for developing technical solutions with unique requirements and representing organizational interests to develop, monitor, and document IT and interoperability standards.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
Applies expert knowledge of Information Technology (IT) Standards and system engineering principles to participate in and lead efforts related to DoD IT Standards and Interoperability.,Develops technical solutions for unique Department of Defense (DoD) requirements in emerging IT fields like wireless, optical networks, and the internet.,Documents technical solutions for Standard Development Organizations (SDOs) to promote DoD interests and writes/presents technical papers on emerging technologies at various government and non-government conferences and meetings.,Serves as the agency and DoD representative at major national and international standards organizations to ensure DoD/Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) interests are understood and accommodated.,Identifies customer requirements for Information Transfer and Assurance technologies, addresses interoperability issues through standards, and acts as a Point of Contact for the agency's programs.,Monitors technology developments in Information Technology and understands emerging technologies and their relationship with unique DoD and essential requirements.
DGJ Insight
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This job's listed pay is 90% above the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
- H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
- L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
- O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
Official routes: USCIS
Answered at our last check on Oct 30, 2026.
Closes on Nov 3, 2026.
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