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, the Regional Operations organization is seeking a Data Scientist for a position located in Chicago Regional Office. The Data Scientist will be part of the Office of Assistant Regional Director of Operations.

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. Typical duties include: - Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and evaluations using a wide variety of commercial and SEC databases. - Use data mining to collect, analyze and interpret structured and unstructured information. - Create scalable tools, dashboards, visualizations or interactive features with software such as Python or R, Power BI, Tableau, and/or ArcGIS applications, and using the results of quantitative analyses to tell compelling stories. - Identify data needs and employ appropriate methods for data collection, extraction, integration, preparation, quality, and governance from internal and external sources to meet customer expectations. - Utilize various programming languages (Python, R and SQL), analytic techniques, and tools to develop statistical algorithms and models, automate data conditioning and analysis, support machine learning, and generate visualizations for predictive and prescriptive modeling. - Perform time series, geospatial, and geospatial temporal data analysis and mining in ArcGIS/QGIS and programmatically in Python/R.- Perform complex and difficult data and analytics assignments to ensure program goals and project objectives are met.

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-13.
• 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.
• Applicants should also be available for possible extension, if needed.
• 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. SK-12 Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-11 level. SK-13 Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-12 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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. 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 (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph above, plus additional education or appropriate experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement SK-12: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-11 level: utilizing basic machine learning, artificial intelligence and/or GIS analytics techniques on datasets using Python or comparable programming languages. SK-13: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-12 level: (1) utilizing basic machine learning, artificial intelligence and/or GIS analytics techniques on datasets using Python (or comparable) programming language, visualization frameworks/technologies (e.g., Power BI, SharePoint), and (2) knowledge of climate artificial intelligence. Salary Range: SK-12 - $101,034 - $171,183 SK-13 - $120,149 - $203,556

Education

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 Chicago Regional Office 175 W. Jackson Boulevard Suite 1450 Chicago, IL 60604 US
• Name: ask HR
• Email: [email protected]