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LEAD COMPUTER SCIENTIST

Naval Sea Systems CommandKeyport, Washington, United StatesFull-time$119,630 - $155,521 per yearPosted Oct 30, 2026Closes Nov 9, 2026
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In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector leading complex software, information technology, or digital transformation projects.

Experience must demonstrate: 1) the ability to apply project-management principles; knowledge of data science and artificial intelligence projects; and Agile practices to manage requirements, priorities, schedules, risks, resources, and stakeholder expectations throughout the lifecycle of secure, scalable software capabilities; and 2) collaboration with cross-functional technical teams and customers to translate operational needs into actionable technical solutions, monitor delivery progress, and communicate project status, risks, and recommendations..

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 directly to paid employment.

You will serve as the principal technical expert and Product Owner for software engineering and associated high-priority software applications.,You will complete broad, diverse, and intense assignments that involve many varied, complex, and cutting-edge features of computer science.,You will work on software development projects, system integrations, and modernization studies requiring deep analysis of interrelated issues concerning the effectiveness, security, efficiency, and productivity of mission-oriented programs.,You will formulate detailed software development plans, establish technical roadmaps, and define architecture goals for the long-range implementation and administration of software projects.,You will make decisions on complex software engineering processes amid conflicting objectives, rapid technological change, and evolving legislative, regulatory, and cybersecurity guidance.

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Updated Oct 31, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United States
$86,977 average / year

This job's listed pay is 58% above the benchmark.

This job: $119,630 to 155,521

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Work permit route
  • 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

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