Title Computer Scientist

Position Number 39494

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location RCHN

Posted 10/02/2024

Closes 10/16/2024

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is the tank farm operating contractor at the Hanford Site located in Richland, WA. The WRPS mission is to safely store, retrieve, and treat millions of gallons of legacy radioactive and hazardous waste. This complex mission spans all competencies of engineering and science to accomplish through a highly integrated engineering organization.

Join a vibrant team of software developers building state-of-the-art applications to support the largest environmental clean-up operation in the world. We are looking for software analysts and team leaders to design, develop, test, and deploy mobile, web-based, data-driven, analytical, and/or geoinformation process software. We have a product-line of custom-built applications and tools used every day by thousands across the enterprise who are actively engaged in protecting our rivers from nuclear waste. You will be joining a team of creative software engineers committed to collaborative problem solving and first-class product development in a safety-first environment.

The Computer Scientist/Analyst is responsible for conducting scientific and/or analytical studies in support of WRPS operations and implement computational solutions, perform technical tasks, activities, and objectives.

Perform a variety of computer science/analyst duties including, but not limited to:

• Assume technical responsibility for one or more related phases of a program. Lead other engineers/scientists performing related phases of the technical work. Be cognizant of the work performed in other projects in field of technology.

• Accept the delegated technical responsibility for design, application, test, and the preparation of specifications and designs for software, systems, materials, equipment, and/or components.

• Apply technical knowledge toward the reduction of the cost and improvement of the product where possible and incorporate new ideas resulting from engineering/scientific progress in the field.

• Lead database and software application development activities to support production and operational requirements as needed. This includes software and database operability and safety evaluations in support of daily activities. Develop test cases, test plans, and coordinate testing efforts for new and existing applications. * Perform maintenance activities, troubleshooting, and procedure development/review.

• Perform software quality assurance and configuration management activities, develop software requirements and design, lead software development activities, perform software verification/validation, provide process control support, and ensure data quality.

• Maintain cognizance of any changes to assigned software applications, databases, and software lifecycle documentation.

• Identify, collect, analyze, and prepare scientific calculations, analyses, manuals, specifications, papers, articles, and/or reports. Prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for technical review meetings.

• Perform routine administrative activities/duties on time including routine training, safety meetings, time keeping, continuing training, staff meetings, etc.

• Prepare costs and schedule estimates on proposed projects/tasks in assigned area. Prepare Bills of Material and submit Material Requests as needed.

• Demonstrate problem solving skills in making preliminary selections and adaptations of scientific alternatives.

• Conduct site/area visits and investigate software problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.

• Verify and comply with software documentation standards, policies, and procedures.

• Excellent interpersonal skills & communication needed to facilitate project and operational milestones. Must be able to clearly & concisely communicate to both peers and management. Take prompt action to accomplish assigned objectives and understand/identify issues and opportunities.

• Must be skilled at resolving technical & interpersonal issues without undue conflict or involving management unnecessarily. Provide direct, complete, concise feedback and support to others to prevent misunderstandings or negative consequences, especially with equipment or craft interface. Influence & facilitate effective problem solving and resolution for all operations maintenance and system issues/concerns.

• Identify, define, research, analyze, determine, resolve, and communicate technical issues, concerns, problems, challenges, and tasks as directed or required to meet the mission and goals

Required Qualifications

Grade 17:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline; and

Five (5) years of related experience

Grade 18:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline; and

Seven (7) years of related experience

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Grade 19:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline; and

Seven (9) years of related experience

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with MVC, MVVM and/or Angular.

• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), BIS, or AR/VR.

• Experience with MS SQL Server, IIS Server, Visual Studio, DevOps.

• Satisfactory technical knowledge in current developments and trends.

• Familiarity with current software quality assurance standards and software configuration management processes is preferred.

• Familiarity with software development, testing, and modification to software applications and databases is preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate technical ideas effectively and accurately.

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $94,650

Hiring Range Maximum: $144,325

WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visithttps://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf)

• Pay Transparency Policy Statement

• Family Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

• WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (https://paidleave.wa.gov/app/uploads/2021/12/2021.12.Six-things-to-know-about-Paid-Leave.pdf)