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# Computing Specialist

- **Company:** Honu Services
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $93,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, High Performance Computing, Computerised Systems, User Accounts
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9139428/computing-specialist

## About the Role

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 * High school diploma from an accredited institution.
 * At least six (6) years of experience providing similar IT, computing, or technical support to government, research, or scientific organizations.
 * Demonstrated experience supporting or administering computing systems for large user communities.
 * Familiarity with tracking and managing system usage metrics such as CPU hours or comparable computing resources.
 * Ability to work effectively with scientists, engineers, program managers, and security personnel in a mission-critical environment.
 * Strong verbal communication to effectively express concepts, plans, and proposals.
 * Strong critical thinking skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
 * Initiative-taker requiring minimal supervision.
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook)

## Description

The Computing Specialist (High Performance Computing) provides technical and operational support to Office of Naval Research (ONR) Program Officers overseeing the Navy's High Performance Computing (HPC) Program. The specialist plays a critical role in enabling secure and efficient access to Navy HPC resources while supporting a large and diverse community of scientific and engineering users., * Support Program Officers who lead and manage the Navy's High Performance Computing Program.

 * Serve as a primary point of contact for approximately 500 scientists and engineers utilizing Navy HPC systems.
 * Establish, manage, and maintain user accounts for HPC system access.
 * Track and monitor usage of Central Processing Unit (CPU) hours across HPC platforms.
 * Allocate CPU hours in alignment with Navy Science and Technology priorities and leadership guidance.
 * Coordinate with security offices to verify that all users possess required security clearances and credentials, including access to classified computational resources.
 * Ensure compliance with security, access control, and usage policies governing both unclassified and classified HPC environments.
 * Maintain accurate records of system usage, allocations, and user authorization status.


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