Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position serves as a Data Scientist for the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command. Selection may be made at either the New Cumberland, PA location or at the Redstone Arsenal, AL location.

Duties

Research scientifically sound best practices in quantitative and qualitative analysis, scientific approaches to reengineering, and other analytic tools. 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. Apply broad areas of advanced data science methods, use sound judgment, resourcefulness, and originality to foresee the impact of changing technology. Interpret new or revised professional standards and codes, guidelines, policy statements, or regulations in technology, data science, and research. Forecast, identify and define major problems and future needs of the organization, seeking root causes and develop practical course of action. 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. Develops and implements research, development, innovation, and strategic risk management plans for the Command.

Requirements

• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time.
• Position requires DoDI 8570.01 Information Assurance Management - Level III Certification.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic 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) TransferPriority 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 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, GS-1560-14: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in mathematics, statistics, or computer science, data science or a 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. (You MUST include transcripts with your application). OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience. (You MUST include transcripts with your 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 applying a wide range of theories, concepts, and methods of analytical, mathematical, or statistical principles, and practices. 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. Providing assistance, guidance, or work assignments to other team members. 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: Data AnalysisProblem SolvingResearchStrategic ThinkingTechnology Awareness 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 GT-W1VWAA US ARMY SECURITY ASSISTANCE COMMAND DO NOT MAIL New Cumberland, PA 17070 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk