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Duties

Within CISA, the National Risk Management Center (NRMC) is a risk-driven analysis and planning center focused on addressing significant risks to our national critical functions. NRMC works with partners to generate solutions to the most complex, strategic risks to critical infrastructure. To accomplish this mission, NRMC operates using a collaborative model that relies on close integration with Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) government partners, and diverse private sector partners. In this position, you will serve as Data Scientist. At full performance level, typical work assignments include: Executing and controlling mathematical or statistical projects that represent an important segment of CISA's operating programs and projects. Curating, analyzing, and integrating complex and varied NRMC data, using advanced tools and techniques, to enable development of data-dependent capabilities for CISA and its NRMC mission partners. Examining data from multiple disparate sources with the goal of providing security and privacy insights. Identifying the requirement for and initiating, planning, and executing NRMC data curation, analysis, and integration efforts. Designing and implementing customers algorithms, workflow processes and layouts for complex, enterprise scale data sets used for modeling, data mining. data identification, access, and research purposes. Serving as a consultant and technical advisor to senior subject matter specialists and/or NRMC/CISA officials responsible for broad program operations. Advising other analysts on techniques best suited for analyzing problems. Working with DHS/CISA/NRMC and other federal agencies, state and local governments, and partners/stakeholders facilitating implementation of new or revised data management requirements, governance, procedures, and products. Leading or participating in analytic studies identifying data in support of cyber/physical infrastructure threats and risks, assessing the reliability and interdependencies of various integrated cyber/physical infrastructures assets, systems, and/or functions.

Requirements

Qualifications

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required education and experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A. Degree: Mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position. OR B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Conducting mathematical or statistical analysis using modeling, simulation, and analytic methods including AI/ML and Natural Language techniques; Utilizing data preparation methods such as feature creation/extraction, metadata tagging, exploratory data analysis, and model creation to analyze and identify cyber/physical infrastructure threats and risks; Developing new or revised analytic data-focused requirements including database management, procedures, datasets, and products to achieve program goals; and Developing papers on identified issues impacting infrastructure security and resilience. You qualify for the GS-14 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Conducting mathematical or statistical analysis using modeling, simulation, and analytic methods including AI/ML and Natural Language techniques; Advising on and leading in the utilization of data preparation methods such as feature creation/extraction, metadata tagging, exploratory data analysis, and model creation to analyze and identify cyber/physical infrastructure threats and risks; Developing new or revised analytic data-focused requirements including database management, procedures, and products to achieve program goals; Developing papers on identified issues impacting infrastructure security and resilience; and Leading analytic studies identifying cyber/physical infrastructure threats and risks. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements. You must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.

Contacts

• Address Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency 1616 N. Fort Myer Dr. CISA-FMD Stop 0380 Arlington, VA 20598-0380 US
• Name: Amber Whitlock
• Phone: 202-679-6196
• Email: [email protected]