Computer Scientist

This vacancy is for a Computer Scientist in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration within the Department of Commerce.

Duties

As a Computer Scientist, you will perform the following duties: Uses a variety of software languages to independently design and develop software solutions to solve complex telecommunication research problems that implement mathematical models, statistical methods, numerical analysis, and technical algorithms. Verifies, validates, debugs, troubleshoots, and tests software implementations. Creates test plans, test scripts, requirements specifications, status updates, system architecture diagrams, and design documents. Analyzes project results and effectively participates in internal and external meetings with leadership, colleagues, and sponsors. Reports project results to both technical and non-technical audiences using tact and persuasion, responding appropriately to questions. Authors or co-authors sponsor reports, conference papers, technical reports, user guides, test analysis reports, software design/architecture documents, public code release documentation, and systems analysis reports. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Computer Scientist ZP-1550-3, FPL 4 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience. This position is also advertised under NTIA-ITS-ST-26-13077102, which is open to Merit Promotion eligible applicants. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.