Senior Computer Scientist Security Clearance

Position: Senior Computer Scientist with Security Clearance
Duties The Senior Computer Scientist serves as a technical strategic advisor on projects requiring high-level strategy, alignment, and technical vision. The incumbent will:
* Define a strategic research roadmap, facilitate research, implement innovations, identify existing capabilities within the enterprise, and formulate plans to bridge the delta.
* Interpret and apply federal laws, regulations, executive orders and other policies, and communicate guidance to address agency-specific needs to ensure agency-wide adoption
* Lead studies to identify new technologies to gather, analyze, and preserve digital evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes; to assess security events and determine impact, and for the application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices.
* Identify emerging applications related to protocols used to enable the formulation of innovative investigative techniques in support of cyber risk assessment/mitigation, event reconstruction, incident investigation and incident response actions.
* Builds and foster mutually beneficial working relationships with professional peers throughout the broader cyberspace program community, including colleagues representing other DOD and USG elements as well as relevant Industry peers.
* Promote DC3's technical reputation and capabilities through open technology development, publications, and presentations and regularly represents DC3 at external conferences, meetings and briefs to enhance and maintain current and prospective partners' understanding of the Center's role and mission.
* Serves as a technical strategic advisor on projects requiring high-level strategy, alignment, and technical vision. Is responsible for defining a strategic research roadmap and facilitating innovative research including, but not limited to: digital forensics, intrusion analysis, and incident correlation capabilities within both DC3 and deployed on customer or cloud systems; cyber risk mitigation and forensic preparedness of planned and installed information systems to identify weaknesses, risks, and protection needs;

and big data exploitation and management solutions applied to DC3 analytical innovation and efficiency. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. citizenship is required
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
* Must have or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
* Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be offered.
* Active Duty Military Members must indicate retirement eligibility.
* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (Standard Form 278). Selected candidate must file this report in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
* Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
* Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.
* Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings. 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…