Computer Scientist - Intermediate

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Intermediate Computer Scientist to support our

Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) activities. The ideal candidate will

have a strong technical background and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analysts, software and system

engineers, and OT&E personnel, to document and exercise VV&A processes for

identified applications/systems.

• Coordinate with team members to acquire adequate VV&A evidence supporting

VV&A plans, products, and reports.

• Operate and troubleshoot applications/systems during VV&A efforts and support

producing test reports and other evidence as needed.

• Support preparing and presenting VV&A analysis results.
• Develop scripts and tools to assess performance parameters identified in VV&A

plans and document the results, as necessary.

• Support gathering, preparing, and presenting application/system tool use metrics.
• Coordinate the setup and maintenance of systems used for VV&A efforts.
• Install and configure applications/systems in compliance with program

instructions, ensuring functionality, and documenting configurations and results.

• Write detailed use cases describing how users will interact with MAMBA,

capturing the functional requirements.

• Maintain accurate documentation of VV&A processes and results, ensuring

traceability and compliance with industry standards.

• Support the continuous improvement of VV&A processes and methodologies

within the project.

• Develop comprehensive documentation for integrated tools, including user

manuals and technical guides.

• Organize and conduct training sessions for end-users and technical staff to

ensure smooth adoption of the integrated tools.

• Gather user feedback on support provided and analyze it to identify areas for

improvement, implementing changes as needed.

• Regularly update the TRMC MAMBA website to reflect current project

information, application/system VV&A status, milestones, timelines, and future

plans.

• Ensure all created documents and web pages conform to Section 508

Accessibility Standards.

• Plan and track tasks using Agile Scrum methodology.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree; or a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of

experience. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and

experience must be related to the job duties or include at least 30 hours in math,

information technology, and statistics, and must include Integral and Differential

calculus.

Professional certifications

Information Assurance Technician Level II, i.e.,

Security Plus.

• Must have a Secret security clearance.
• Experience in VV&A activities and project support.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to troubleshoot applications/systems.
• Proficiency in developing scripts and tools for performance assessment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology.
• Knowledge of Section 508 Accessibility Standards.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in documenting and exercising VV&A processes.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage VV&A evidence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in developing comprehensive documentation and user manuals.
• Ability to organize and conduct training sessions for end-users and technical

staff.

VETS is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

VETS is a Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Based in Ashburn, Virginia, VETS has a Southwest operations office in Sierra Vista, Arizona and contract management sites throughout the United States. VETS supports a growing number of U.S. Government defense and civilian agencies with technology, systems engineering, as well as construction and program management support services.