This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Compliance (AC), Business Improvement Section (ACB). This position(s) primary purpose is to serve as a data manager and expert advisor and recognized expert who performs professional and scientific work requiring design, development, and adaptation of mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. As a Data Scientist, your typical work assignments may include: Providing expert data analytics services and consultation supporting DEA programs and operations. Employing a variety of data mining and data analysis methods using a variety of data tools, building and implementing models, simulations among others, to drive results initiated from data-based insights. Providing guidance and assistance to lower level analysts or personnel testing and developing new data models. Guiding stakeholders internal to DEA to identify opportunities for leveraging enterprise data to drive identification of compliance issues. Conducting presentations and communicating findings to diverse audiences, tailoring the message to suit the technical understanding and interests of each group.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Basic Requirement and Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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 the paragraph above, plus additional education or appropriate experience. Specialized Experience: GS-13: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to a GS-12: 1) Performing work efforts that require research, investigation, data analysis or translation of data; 2) Conducting data research and analyses using best practice methodologies; 3) Identifying major problems when conducting data research and performing modeling related work. GS-14: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to a GS-13: 1) Leading work efforts that require research, investigation, data analysis or translation of data; 2) Determining the best methodologies to use when conducting data research and analyses; 3) Anticipating major problems when conducting data research and performing modeling related work. Specialized 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. One year of specialized experience for this position includes: Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: Database Management SystemsProject ManagementTechnical Competence Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

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 Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: John Shambaugh
• Email: [email protected]