Computer Scientist

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

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 Oklahoma City, OK. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

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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 8/18/2026

Job Close Date 8/25/2026

Who May apply: U.S. Citizens

Strategic Technical Leader: Architect the Workforce of the Future!

We are looking for a versatile and experienced Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, building, and maintaining our core systems. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver impactful features and drive technical excellence across the organization. The ideal candidate is a multi-language programmer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable jumping into different parts of the tech stack as needed.

In this senior professional role, you will be the technical cornerstone of our organizational development efforts. You won't just be solving computer science challenges-you will be applying your expertise to how we recruit, train, and empower the next generation of software engineers. Your mission is to ensure that 76 SWEG remains a powerhouse of technical talent, equipped with the skills and resources necessary to dominate the digital battlefield.

Key Responsibilities

- Design & Develop: Architect, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient code across multiple services and platforms.

- Collaborate: Work cross-functionally with product and design teams to define feature specifications and deliver high-quality user experiences.

- Code Review & Mentorship: Participate in peer code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge. Mentor junior developers and help elevate the team's technical standards.

- Problem Solving: Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues in a development environment before they are deployed to production systems.

- Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for system improvement, technical debt reduction, and process optimization. Evaluate and advocate for new tools and technologies.

Minimum Requirements

- Experience: At least 3+ years of professional industry experience in software engineering.

- Technical Versatility: Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., C++, Python, JavaScript, Java, or Go.). You should be comfortable learning new languages and frameworks quickly.

- System Design: Solid understanding of software architecture, data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.

- Development Tools: Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development workflows.

- Communication: Excellent ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS:

- U.S. Citizenship

- Obtain & maintain the appropriate Top Secret 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

- Must be able to obtain and maintain Cyberspace Qualification in accordance with DoDM 8140.03

- Designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)

- Drug testing designated position and subject to random testing for drug use

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 and longer than two-pages. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at

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).

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.