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COMPUTER SCIENTIST

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command

Scott AFB, Illinois · Mid

$91,779 – $141,880

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 27, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

A data engineer position within U.S. Transportation Command overseeing the development of advanced software systems, cloud infrastructure, and integrated cyber strategies in support of military acquisition operations. This role suits experienced software engineers comfortable with government systems, DevSecOps practices, and leading teams through complex cloud migrations and legacy system modernization.

Our summary, not Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • One year of specialized experience applying complex IT system design principles and agile software development practices
  • Analyzing legacy systems and recommending cloud migration actions
  • Utilizing DevSecOps practices, tools, and methodologies
  • Providing leadership to a team
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in mathematics, statistics, and computer science (15 hours must include differential and integral calculus)

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