Responsibilities

If you have experience in Assistive Technology (AT) hardware and software, Section 508 IT accessibility accommodations, and love to solve problems with unique solutions that help People with Disabilities (PWD), working in NSA's Office of Reasonable Accommodations and Accessibility (ORAA) may be the place for you. Our AT Engineers tackle a wide variety of unique challenges that enable NSA's employees and applicants with disabilities to work our mission areas with full accessibility. Be part of a forward leaning team that makes technology work for all regardless of tools, devices, or systems. As an AT Engineer you will: - Engage with technical teams to maintain health and accountability of AT systems and equipment. - Collaborate with disabled employees and applicants, as well as IT and Security colleagues, to implement cutting edge technology within a complex secure system. - Work to make business and mission applications accessible for uses of all abilities. - Collaborate with Reasonable Accommodations Managers (RAMs) to assess and help implement a variety of reasonable accommodation requests involving Assistive Technology and other specialized equipment and software. Job Summary

Assistive Technology (AT) Engineers collaborate with the Reasonable Accommodations Managers to provide reasonable accommodation requests involving assistive technology and specialized equipment. AT Engineers also support Agency partners to improve access to electronic and information technology for employees with disabilities. Qualifications

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. Degree must be in Computer Science, or a related STEM technical field. Relevant experience must be in the design and engineering of assistive technology. Some experience may be in an area of employment of people with disabilities (e.g., group home and school system). SENIOR Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 3 years of relevant experience. Degree must be in Computer Science, or a related STEM technical field. Relevant experience must be in the design and engineering of assistive technology and in an area of employment of people with disabilities (e.g., group home and school system). Competencies

- Interpersonal skills - Problem solving - Ability to work in teams - Clear writing for justifications and business cases Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Salary Range: $104,219 - $190,848 (Full Performance, Senior) Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position. Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience. Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package. Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible). DCIPS Trial Period: If selected for this position, you will be required to serve a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless you are a veterans' preference-eligible employee, in which case you are required to serve a one-year trial period. This trial period runs concurrently with your commitment to the position, if applicable. Before finalizing your appointment at the conclusion of your trial period, NSA will determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest. This decision will be based on factors such as your performance and conduct; the Agency's needs and interests; the Agency's organizational goals; and the efficiency of the Federal service.