About the Position: The U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command, headquartered in North Chicago, IL, is a jointly staffed command, staffed by representatives of all branches of the Armed Forces. The command, through its 66 military processing locations (Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS)/Remote Processing Stations (RPS)), determines whether applicants are qualified for enlistment based on standards set by each of the services. This position will be filled on a permanent basis.

Duties

As a Deputy Chief Data Scientist, you will: Oversee accomplishment of the overall planning, design, execution of the Command’s data science and data-driven modernization projects for analytics, business intelligence, and data supply chain management Develop and implement research, development, innovation, and strategic risk management plans for the Command. Direct strategic concept analysis, innovative research and interdisciplinary program research. Apply scientifically sound best practices in quantitative and qualitative analysis, scientific approaches to reengineering, and other analytic tools applied at enterprise level. Lead development of policies for data science, data supply chain management, assessment, etc. of enterprise strategic risk management. Influence and persuade higher level leadership to accept recommendations for proposed program changes. Forecast, identify and define major problems and future needs of the organization, seeking root causes and develop practical course of action. Supervise and manage a diverse staff of personnel. Develop, implement, evaluate, and improve processes and procedures to monitor efficiency in organization’s missions and goals. Analyze, formulate, and test new data theories, principles, and concepts to assess/improve quality of data.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has been designated as non-sensitive and requires a personnel security background check.

Qualifications

**Telework eligible position - Position has an official duty location of North Chicago, IL and is eligible for Situational Telework Only at the discretion of the Command. This position is NOT eligible for remote work (remote duty location). If telework is approved, selectees will be required to report to their official duty location as outlined in their telework agreement.** 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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience 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 Data Scientist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position. (You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to 30 semester hours as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate. (You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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: Leading a diverse group of highly professional, technical and support personnel in the development and application of data science strategies for a large organization; Building relationships with partners and/or stakeholders to ensure accomplishment of mission; Planning for long range staffing needs to maintain a strong ever evolving team; Formulating program plans, policies, procedures, and/or programmatic guidance necessary to implement data science and program/process engineering principles and best practices; Analyzing command program elements affecting costs and/or effectiveness for programs and projects; Representing the organization on a variety of liaison, advisory, and/or consulting assignments. 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: Creativity and InnovationData AnalysisLeadershipProblem SolvingResearchStrategic Thinking 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). If you are a current Federal employee, you must include your pay plan, series and grade in your work experience(s) on your resume submission and/or upload supporting documentation (within-grade increase SF50) to show that you meet the time-in-grade requirement. In addition, if you step reflects '00', you must include your current salary for each position.

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/.

In order to qualify for this position, based on your education, education substitution, or combination of education and experience, you must have either completed the education requirement, or will complete this requirement within thirty (30) days from the closing date of this announcement. If you will not complete this requirement within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement, you will be rated as Not Qualified for this position.

You must provide appropriate documentation to reflect when you will meet the education requirement. Appropriate documentation includes: (1) Resume indicating your projected completion/graduation date; OR (2) Transcripts indicating your projected completion/graduation date; OR (3) A letter signed by the institution's registrar indicating your projected completion/graduation date.

Contacts

• Address BG-APF-W37NAA HQ US MEPCOM DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk