What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Computer Scientist position at National Institutes of Health?

Summary

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

The position is located in the Office of the Director (OD), Office of Computer and Communications Systems (OCCS), Medical Language Branch (MLB).

Duties

As a Lead Computer Scientist, you will :

Serve as advisor and / or leader in the planning, organizing, and directing extensive development efforts to advance the state-of-the-art computing and bioinformatics systems and methodologies that provide researchers and scientists with the ability to analyze and interpret large amounts of data associated with research projects being conducted throughout the organization's research community.
Provide expert advice and consultation to scientists and researchers on computer science and bioinformatics principles, concepts, and methods in facilitating the adoption of new systems and technologies that support a broad range of research and clinical protocols.
Direct in-house efforts, make recommendations, and advise on establishing methods and procedures necessary to accomplish advanced studies for scientists and researchers engaged in complex systems development and in fully utilizing the capabilities of new technologies in the bioinformatics field, which may include the analysis and interpretation of microarray and sequencing data.
Evaluate technological trends and establish promising approaches for achieving significant advancements in computing systems specifically designed to solve highly challenging biomedical research problems.
Serve as a technical consultant for senior technical specialists and scientists in the areas of scientific computing and associated automation technology.
Design and conduct tests of software function and performance in the areas of graphics, genomic information processing, and distributed file systems.
Manage a team of software engineers or project managers to provide direction of the unified project to ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services.
Coach the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and techniques, provide advice on work methods, practices and procedures, and assist the team and / or individual members in identifying the parameters of a viable solution.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.

Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Position requires Education.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Computer Scientist, GS-1550 position, you must have :

Successfully completed a full-four year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree in Computer Science; OR

Successfully completed a full- four year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours included a combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.

In addition, in order to qualify for a Lead Computer Scientist, GS-1550 position at the GS-14 level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks : 1.) designing algorithms and systems for analyzing large-scale datasets (i.e., exceeding a million rows) using advanced predictive analytics and AI / ML techniques; 2.) leading heterogeneous data integrations from disparate systems / computer servers / shared drives by implementing cloud technologies (e.g., Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS)); 3.) developing database architectures for large-scale data handling, focusing on efficient data processing and storage (e.g., tables, functions, triggers); 4.) performing the full system life cycle : (1) project planning, (2) requirements analysis, (3) design / prototyping, (4) software development, (5) testing / quality assurance, (6) implementation / integration, and (7) operations / maintenance; 5.) developing desktop / web-based applications using programming languages (e.g., Java, C ); and 6.) performing project management functions (e.g., defining project goals, developing schedules) to oversee software / application projects.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply : How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) :

F1 : Data Science Solutions

F2 : Computer Programming

F3 : System Architecture / Engineering

F4 : Database Management

F5 : Writing / Communicating

F6 : Project / Program Management

If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, your application and responses to the online questionnaire will be evaluated under Category Rating and selection procedures for placement in one of the following categories :

Best Qualified - for those who are superior in the evaluation criteria

Well Qualified - for those who excel in the evaluation criteria

Qualified - for those who only meet the minimum qualification requirements

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Applicants determined to be Best Qualified will be referred for further consideration. Preference eligibles in the Best Qualified category are referred before all other applicants.

To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the and the , you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least an 85 on the assessment and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements.

Required Documents

REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS

RESUME :

Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career.

To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the . If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience / position :

Job title

Name of employer

Beginning and ending dates of employment (month / day / year format)

Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.

Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory / managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable)

Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position)

If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you must list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume.

Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.

For resume writing guidance, please visit the following resources : , , and the .

ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE :

You must submit a completed assessment questionnaire.

Unless otherwise stated, we will only use the information above to determine your qualifications. Not providing the required information may result in a determination that you do not meet minimum requirements for the position (e.g., an ineligible rating) or a lower rating.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR PREFERENCE OR ELIGIBILITY CLAIMS

To claim veterans' preference, career transition selection priority, Schedule A or military spouse eligibility, you must provide the documentation listed below AND respond accordingly to the associated question on the online questionnaire.

DD-214, VA Disability Letter, etc.) : Reference for required documentation for 10 point claims. Submission of SF-15 is not required, unless you are claiming derived preference (XP) as described in questions 7, 8, or 9 on the SF-15. In those cases, you must submit a completed SF-15 and the required documentation. For 5 point claims, you must submit your DD-214 (if separated) or any written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the is submitted with your application package.

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Visit our site on the for more information and required documentation to verify eligibility.

Schedule A Eligibility (Applicants with Disabilities) Applicants who are eligible to be considered under must submit appropriate documentation to verify eligibility. Documentation must be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a medical professional's letterhead and signed. Veterans' preference takes precedence in these appointments.

The Schedule A and military spouse hiring authorities do not guarantee employment or give an individual preference in the hiring process.

If you do not provide the required information, we will assume you are not eligible, or you do not wish to be considered for any preference or eligibility.

Do not submit documentation that is not requested of you. To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official or hiring manager.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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