The Data Scientist applies experience and expert knowledge to identify the methods, processes, algorithms, tools, and systems to extract data and interpret findings from varied structured and unstructured data sets related to the data science lifecycle. As a recognized expert within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Scientist is called upon to provide leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of the manager.

Duties

Uses statistical methods to extract information from research data and provides different ways to assess the reliability and dependability of research outputs. Develops algorithms and/or tools to support data manipulation and processing as well as the use of data visualization techniques to articulate findings to aid in the design and construction of new innovative concepts, and techniques, such as modeling training programs at air traffic control facilities. Combines computer science, modeling, statistics, analytics, and mathematics to identify and resolve highly complex problems or issues, which has an impact on the accomplishment of FAA's strategic objectives. Reports quantitative information, trends, relationships and correlations among or within data sets, to support the human capital management efforts of Human Resources on behalf of the FAA.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT: A. 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 B. 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.In addition to the above basic requirements:To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J, FG/GS-14 level. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.Specialized Experience1. Using various business intelligence tools or other analytical and modeling tools to evaluate model performance and selection using advanced programming languages such as R or Python.2. Performing statistical modeling, such as Monte-Carlo simulation to predict the probability of different outcomes when the intervention of random variables is present.3. Developing algorithms and/or tools to support data manipulation and processing as well as the use of data visualization techniques to articulate findings to aid in the design and construction of new innovative concepts, and techniques, such as modeling training programs.You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered.Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position.*Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.**-

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

• If you are a current or former Federal employee, and you currently hold or previously held a position classified in the1560 occupational series, you are not required to submit a college transcript provided you upload a copy of the SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, verifying your classification in the 1560 occupational series.
• Applicants, who are not currently in the 1560 occupational series in the Federal Government and fail to provide a copy of an unofficial or official transcript will not receive further consideration for this vacancy. Upon selection, if not currently employed in the 1560 occupational series, you will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment. If you do not have an official transcript (original, with the raised seal), you should contact your school immediately to request it.

· This announcement is limited to the receipt of applications. Once at least 100 applications are received, it will close at 11:59p EST on that date, or on the initial closing date, whichever occurs first.

Foreign Education: For additional information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration HQ Employment Services Branch 800 Independence Ave, SW, Room 523 AHF-100 Washington, DC 20591 US
• Name: Glenda Whiting
• Phone: 1 (202) 267-0997
• Email: [email protected]