Joining the Secret Service, Office of Professional Responsibility will allow you to review and investigate the actions of United States Secret Service personnel, programs, and offices to determine compliance with and adherence to internal policies, procedures, and protocols. This Data Scientist (Insider Threat)position starts at a salary of $117,962.00 (GS-13) . For more information on the Secret Service click here.

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Data Scientist (Insider Threat) in the Office of Professional Responsibility (RES). Typical work assignments include: Collaborating with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in building, developing, and maintaining data models, reporting systems, data automation, and dashboards that utilize multiple sources of data. Developing data analysis and storage routines to standardize and facilitate the management of electronic records. Performing data driven operations, analysis, and program management tasks. Writing and orally communicating the principles, methods, and techniques, related to Insider Threat program policies, procedures, and data management.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirement: You have a degree in 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 You have a combination of education and experience: Courses to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as previously mentioned, plus additional education or appropriate experience. In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, you must also meet the following minimum qualification requirements. AND Minimum Qualifications: You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $117,962.00) if you possess one of the following: GS-13: Applicant must demonstrate one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Making recommendations on security systems designed to protect personnel, equipment and facilities based on trend analysis data collected over a period of time; Utilizing knowledge of data gathering methods to assist with assessing various areas of insider threats; Normalizing data to conduct analysis and evaluations based on the correlation of information; and Working with statistical software such as R, Python, Tableau or Power BI to assist with trend analysis and graphing for reports. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. Veterans' Preference: For more information on veterans' preference see: https://www.opm.gov/fedshirevets/veteran-job-seekers/# Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.

Education

This position requires specific coursework and/or a degree to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address United States Secret Service Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20223 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]