The Business Solutions Office (BSO), within the Office of the Managing Executive (OME) for the Division of Corporation Finance (CF), is seeking applicants to fulfill a Data Scientist, SK-1560-16 position. The position is located in Washington DC.

Duties

At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service. The Business Solutions Office (BSO), within the Office of the Managing Executive (OME) for the Division of Corporation Finance (the Division), provides technological infrastructure and internal data analysis that supports the Division's efforts to protect investors and promote capital formation. If selected, you will serve as a senior advisor and subject matter expert to the BSO Office Chief in the areas of data science, management, and use, and assist OME leadership with directing a broad range of the Division's platforms, analytic tools, technologies, and data architecture to support the Division's mission critical activities. The Senior Data Officer will also provide expertise to Division leadership in data strategy and collaboration across the agency. Typical Duties Include: Engages OME leadership to develop and maintain the Division's data strategy and management in alignment with the SEC's overall goals, including standardization of data format, access, usage and sharing, and publication of data assets of the Division adhering to agency policies and utilizing industry best practices. Assists the BSO Office Chief in managing data analytic tools to automate the collection of data from varying sources, formats and quality, and analyzes and interprets to identify trends. Identifies, engages, and manages cross-agency stakeholders, helping to manage competing priorities and organizational trade-offs on a variety of complex and interrelated subjects including implementation of the new tools and solutions for data systems, products and solutions in a proactive manner. Facilitates novel projects to implement new data management program requirements in the areas of data stewardship, data architecture, metadata, and data technical standards, for complex, sensitive, novel, and evolving data issues. Coordinates with the senior data counterparts throughout the agency to develop and maintain new innovative technologies and a comprehensive data inventory that accounts for all data assets created by, collected by, under the control or direction of, or maintained by the Division. Develops and prepares guidance on a variety of complex data management issues referred to BSO because of the complexity or sensitivity of the topics involved, precedent setting implications, shortened time for response, deviation from established regulations, or other unusual actions.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen.
• Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
• Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
• This position has promotion potential to the SK-16.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
• DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
• PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• This position is in the collective bargaining unit.
• This position is eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC 's telework policy.
• Existing Participants in the SEC?s Remote Telework Program are eligible to apply for this position. If selected, management will evaluate and communicate whether the position will allow for continued participation in Remote Telework.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-14 level. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet one of the following basic requirements: Degree: Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence or other quantitative fields of study. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study as shown in the paragraph above, plus additional education or appropriate experience. Examples of qualifying experience include: applying financial engineering concepts; analyzing financial documents; preparing statistical reports on financial data; developing computer-based programs to analyze data; reviewing and analyzing financial data. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.SK-16: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SK/GS-14 level: Applying the theories, principles, and processes of data science and data management concepts; Independently developing, maintaining, and/or validating data management systems using Agile principles and software development; Demonstrated experience applying principles and methods of business requirements analysis and developing analytical approaches to support conclusions and recommendations; AND Independently manipulating large, disparate, unstructured datasets and data platforms.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 US
• Name: ask HR
• Email: [email protected]