This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO), Front Office (FO), Office of Policy, Data Analysis & Communications. As a Data Scientist, GS-1530-13, you will design, develop, and implement the analytical, statistical, and programming mechanisms necessary to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret unique and highly specialized data sets.

Duties

Provides technical advice to leadership at the Division, Group, or Office/Center level about collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating data and insights resulting from data analysis. Conducts data science research with statistical and analytical tools used to analyze complex sets of data. Uses statistical tools such as Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software, R, or SPSS for computing and analyzing data sets. Identifies data that are available and relevant, leveraging new data collection processes, and performing all phases of the systems development life-cycle required in the design, development, and implementation of features enabling data access. Provides technical advice in the development and analysis of pilot initiatives and applications and makes recommendations to management on the use of such technology as it relates to CMS data.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: (1) Prepare written documents and/or presentations of data analysis findings for diverse audiences, (e.g., end users, senior leadership, and other non-technical audiences); AND (2) Conduct analyses on large datasets using a programming language (e.g., R, Python, SAS, SQL, Stata, etc.) to explore data, test hypotheses, inform decisions, or evaluate organizational performance; AND (3) Develop improvement processes impacting data quality, performance enhancements, and/or user experience; AND (4) Programmatically transform, combine, and clean data in preparation for analysis; document data definitions and issues for future reference. *NOTE: If selected for an interview, you will have to complete a practical assessment. 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.

Education

Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, all candidates must have the following educational requirements:

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 paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement listed above. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application WILL result in an ineligible rating. Please see "Required Documents" section below for what documentation is required at the time of application.

Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12390826

Contacts

• Address Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight 7500 Security Blvd Woodlawn, MD 21244 US
• Name: CMS HR Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]