DCSA is looking for a Data Scientist who will support our agency's mission by providing innovated data-centric solutions to deliver integrated security services. The ideal candidate is adept at large scale data solutions designs, architectures, and implementations that enable and support data, analytics, and artificial intelligence capabilities simultaneously. This person has experience architecting solutions that include a variety of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence technologies.

Duties

As a DATA SCIENTIST (INFORMATION/DATA ARCHITECT) you will be responsible for the following duties: Purposefully design and architect information and data solutions integrated with Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise Governance. Drive the agency's evolution to modern data and advanced analytics capabilities. Leverage data architectures to design mission-driven, "composable" enterprise class data-centric solutions that optimize data availability and use to meet numerous mission needs. Develop designs and architectures using technology agnostic capabilities, e.g., data modeling, data security and obfuscation, data quality, data integration, data storage, master data management Local Commuting Area (LCA) Definitions: Quantico, VA All U.S. Citizens who reside or currently employed in the MCB Quantico local commuting area, which includes the Virginia counties of Albemarle, Arlington, Caroline, Chesterfield, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Greene, Hanover, Henrico, King George, Loudoun, Louisa, Madison, Orange, Prince William, Spotsylvania and Stafford Counties, and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Richmond; Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and Saint Mary's; District of Columbia; and all cities existing in Virginia or Maryland within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of the aforementioned counties. Fort Meade, MD All U.S. Citizens who reside or currently employed in the Fort Meade local commuting area, which includes the District of Columbia and Baltimore City; Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Prince George, Montgomery, Howard, Harford, Charles, Calvert, Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore; Adams County in Pennsylvania; Virginia counties of Arlington and Fairfax and all cities existing in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of the aforementioned counties. Boyers, PA All U.S. Citizens who reside or currently employed in the Boyers, PA local commuting area, which includes the Pennsylvania counties of Butler, Clarion, Armstrong, Allegheny, Beaver, Lawrence, Mercer, Crawford, Erie, Venango, Jefferson, Indiana, and Westmorland; Ohio counties of Columbia, Trumbull, and Mahoning; and all cities existing in Pennsylvania or Ohio within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of the aforementioned counties.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.

Qualifications

This position has a Basic Requirement for the 1560: *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. In accordance with the Individual Occupational Requirements for this series, Data Science Series 1560 (opm.gov) to qualify for this position you must possess one of the following basic requirement by 10/02/2023 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 A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience. Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-13 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Advanced knowledge and experience designing and architecting information and data solutions, integrated with Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise Governance, to drive the agency's evolution to a modern data and advanced analytics capabilities, while also having experience leveraging data architectures as a strategic planning capability. Significant experience designing data centric solutions for enterprise class that optimize data availability and use across multiple missions/organizations constrained by laws, regulations, policies, and business rules. Developing data solution through technology agnostic capabilities such as data modeling, data security and obfuscation, data quality, data integration, data storage, master data management, enterprise metadata management, data marts (physical and virtual), enterprise content management, search and discovery, and analytics. Patiently communicate complex and abstract concepts in a way that is easily understood by the organization to drive transformation efforts. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Data Management: Plans, develops, implements, and administers systems strategies for the publication, identification, analysis, storage, maintenance, integrity, retrieval and sharing of enterprise data using knowledge of computer hardware, software, and systems. 2. Data Systems and Management: Plan, develop, implement, and/or manage the collection, storage, maintenance, integrity, and/or retrieval of data. 3. Enterprise Architecture: Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methods of enterprise architecture to align information technology (IT) strategy, plans, and systems with the mission, goals, structure, and processes of the organization. 4. Project Management: Develop, schedule, coordinate, and manage projects and resources to monitor and inspect costs, work, and performance. 5. Research and Data Analysis: Ensure the organization's compliance with research and data analysis guidance are met and are up to date.

Education

Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link:
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]