The branch performs research, development, testing, and operational integration of surveillance systems with air traffic automation platforms, which are integral to ensuring safe separation of aircraft within the NAS. The branch also develops accredited hardware and software test tools in support of its mission. The branch collaborates with the other federal agencies and external organizations to identify and mitigate the effects of cyberattacks against the NAS surveillance system.

Qualifications:

To view the complete OPM qualification standard for the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Computer Scientist Series 1550, please refer to: Computer Science Series 1550

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 education requirement, To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to

FV-H, FG 10-12.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized Experience is:

Experience

facilitating application, testing, maintenance, and development of surveillance

analysis software tools. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.