The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Computer Scientist (NH-1550-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center location in Hill Air Force Base, Layton, Utah. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits. This job may close at any time! Apply now!!! Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized. Roster may be used to fill like vacancies for the next 120 days Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370) Yearly with locality pay included) Job Open Date 9/29/2026 Job Close Date 10/6/2026 Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens Serve as the principal Technical Expert and Software Architect for the Enterprise Business Tools Branch. In this high-impact role, you will provide elite technical leadership, leverage DevOps and Agile methodologies, and guide developers to build the premier, data-driven software solutions that power decision-making for Air Force executives and senior leaders. What you will accomplish: - Drive Enterprise Innovation: Lead the creation of world-class, modern business tools that integrate people, processes, and technology across the entire Air Force software enterprise. - Lead with Technical Autonomy: Act as the organization's recognized Computer Science expert, guiding and evaluating the design and development activities of other skilled engineers. - Modern Tech Stack & Methodologies: Champion a continuous-delivery culture utilizing advanced DevOps pipelines and Agile frameworks to rapidly build, test, and deploy high-quality software. Key Responsibilities: - Technical Project Leadership: Provide expert computer science oversight to ensure program success across all phases of the software development lifecycle. - Design & Architecture Guidance: Direct, evaluate, and mentor a talented team of developers, ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and highly efficient software architectures. - Agile & DevOps Pioneering: Utilize modern software development practices to rapidly field tools that help leaders make timely, informed, and data-backed business decisions. - Strategic Technology Alignment: Ensure the organization adopts and leverages the right software products to streamline operations and support long-term strategic priorities. If you are: - An expert Computer Scientist with deep experience in software architecture, systems design, and the full development lifecycle. - An Agile and DevOps advocate passionate about automating workflows, embracing technical innovation, and delivering continuous software improvements. - An inspiring mentor who enjoys providing technical direction, coaching junior engineers, and fostering a collaborative, modern development culture. Join Our Mission - Behind every successful military operation is a highly efficient, data-driven enterprise. In this role, you will write the digital future of the Air Force by developing the very tools that keep our leadership informed and our organization agile. If you are a visionary computer scientist ready to lead, innovate, and deploy software that matters, apply today and power the enterprise of tomorrow! QUALIFICATIONS: - U.S. Citizenship - Obtain & maintain a security clearance - Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft - May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours - Designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) - Obtain and maintain Cyberspace certification Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, and materials of professional computer science, and knowledge of other technical disciplines to effectively apply computer software, software systems and computer hardware architectural theories, principles, and concepts to areas of responsibility. 2. Knowledge of the principles of planning, program management, and standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. 4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization. 5. Ability to research, evaluate, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions. RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates." Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.