About the Position: The position is a Lead Data Scientist referred to in the organization as Data Steward located in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G8/9, Readiness Analytics Directorate, Systems Division, US Army Medical Command, Ft Sam Houston, TX. The Data Steward will develop solutions requirements to make data visible to authorized users by identifying, registering, and exposing data in a way that makes it easily discoverable across the enterprise, and to external partners.

Duties

Provide scientific expertise in performance of work planning, coordinating, and executing systematic research and surveillance. Analyze data from the Military Health System's (MHS) electronic health records (EHR). Interface computer with military medical data elements and Military Health System's tools, data warehouses, and DataMart’s. Possess knowledge and application of mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling/simulation, and data and computer sciences. Has expert knowledge on the use of programming languages and is able to use the integrated set of data management and support tools. Apply work experience with use of large longitudinal medical databases, statistical/analysis software platforms.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• Must possess experience in and demonstrate the use of one or more relevant programming languages.
• This position may include information assurance (IA) work as an additional duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for a Data Scientist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher 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. (Transcripts required at the time of application.) 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. (Transcripts required at the time of application.) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in application of mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling/simulation, and data and computer sciences, work experience with use of large longitudinal medical databases, statistical/analysis software platforms, analyze extremity injury data from the Military Health System's electronic health records, interface computer with military medical data elements and Military Health System's tools, data warehouses, and DataMart's. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer SkillsData AnalysisData Analysis and Decision MakingScientific Analysis Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Education

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address M1-W3VYAA HQ US ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk