GS-1550

Computer Science

Performs professional computer science work including research, algorithm development, and software engineering.

📊Professional📈GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14/15📁1500

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1550

Bachelor's degree in computer science or 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.

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📋Typical Duties

•Design and develop software systems
•Conduct computer science research
•Develop algorithms and data structures
•Analyze computational problems
•Evaluate emerging technologies
•Document technical solutions

🎯Key Competencies

Software Development

Skill in designing and coding software.

Algorithms

Knowledge of algorithm design and analysis.

Data Structures

Understanding of data structures and their applications.

Programming Languages

Proficiency in multiple programming languages.

System Architecture

Ability to design computer system architectures.

Database Systems

Knowledge of database design and management.

Security

Understanding of computer security principles.

Research

Ability to conduct computer science research.

🔑Resume Keywords

Analyze computational problemsComputer ScienceConduct computer science researchDesign and develop software systemsDevelop algorithms and data structuresDocument technical solutionsEvaluate emerging technologies

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