Computer Scientist

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Requirements: 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 coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. In addition to the basic requirements above, all applicants must meet the qualification requirements below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the Computer Scientist, PG-1550-13, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-12 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in other pay systems that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: 1) Designing, developing, and implementing complex user interface applications and client-side architectures using modern web technologies, reusable UI(User Interface) component libraries, and component-based development frameworks. 2) Designing and integrating user assistance features using agentic AI capabilities within the .NET technology stack, including integration of web-based clients with AI models through REST APIs and seamless integration with heuristic-based approaches such as XML Schema and Schematron validation to improve the efficiency and accuracy of XML markup and text correction. 3) Providing technical leadership and guidance on user interface architecture, framework selection, application integration, performance optimization, modernization strategies, and resolution of complex client-side technical issues. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement 09/02/2026 to be considered.

Position Overview

GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is located in Government Integrated Print Services, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

• Serves as the enterprise technical authority for designing, developing, and implementing user interface frameworks using Blazor, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and custom UI control libraries.
• Designs, governs, and maintains enterprise UI architectures, including component libraries, design systems, style frameworks, and interaction patterns to ensure consistency, scalability, maintainability, and reuse across applications.
• Designs UI and agentic AI features using .NET to improve XML markup and GPO style compliance. Integrates AI with heuristic validation, including XML Schema/Schematron rules, and connects web clients to REST-based AI models.
• Develops, interprets, and enforces UI standards, architectural guidelines, and accessibility practices to ensure compliance with Section 508, WCAG, agency accessibility policies, and usability principles.
• Leads integration of UI frameworks with back-end systems and services, including C#, REST APIs, and application interoperability, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing client-server interactions.