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Summary If you are an experienced computer scientist AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the National Institutes of Health! This position is located in the Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Responsibilities Provide technical planning, direction and guidance on internal and external state-of-the-art complex biomedical software engineering projects on the Program's software development methodology. Oversee and manage an entire portfolio of scientific, biomedical, and administrative systems software development projects being supported by one or more contractors simultaneously. Serve as expert software development point of contact working with Security to ensure that all systems have an Authority to Operate (ATO). Defines and sets the Recovery Point Objectives, the Recovery Time Objective, and the Maximum Tolerable Downtime on each application within the portfolio. Organize, conduct, and/or participate in workshops, conferences, symposia or similar scientific activities to promote and disseminate computer science and software development best practices and facilitates communication among investigators and cancer research community. Serve as a Project Officer/Contract Officer Representative in the acquisition of software and services contracts needed to design, develop, deploy, and support the professional documentation of CBIIT systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet of the following qualification requirements: Basic Requirements: You must have a Bachelor's degree in computer science; OR 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 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. AND You must demonstrate in your resume at least 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: managing biomedical software engineering and development projects; identifying customer requirements for biomedical or administrative software applications; administering contracts to support biomedical engineering projects; and coordinating and collaborating with other officials, staff, and organizations to accomplish software engineering development activities. 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. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12448823 Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education. Additional Information This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework (work from home on a regular basis or ad hoc basis but reports to the office at least once a week/two days a pay period), compressed schedules, flexible schedules or hoteling. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process. Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.