This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Positions in Support of the STRL Mission (STRL-Direct Support) authorized by 85 FR 78829 dtd 12/07/2020 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) Software Engineering Center (SEC), headquartered at APG, Maryland, is one of the most experienced and comprehensive support centers within the Department of Defense.