This position serves as a Data Scientist and Senior Advisor to the NIDA Director and other leadership positions, on matters related to health informatics and data science, data management, and emerging technologies. You will provide technical expertise and project leadership necessary to advance strategic initiatives in the use and effectiveness of data - and knowledge-driven methods in the organization in cases related to neuroscience by collaborating with researchers and administrators.

Duties

As a GS-1560-15, Data Scientist, some of the duties include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a principal advisor to the NIDA Director and senior leadership on health informatics and data science, data management, and emerging technologies. Contribute as a recognized expert in the design and implementation of computer-based solutions, including tools, techniques and practices that broaden the use of NIDA data sets and knowledge bases and ensure access to research data throughout its lifecycle. Serve as the Institute's subject matter expert (SME) on issues and matters related to new, novel, and/or emerging technologies and areas in data analytics and their application to supporting the Institute's research portfolio; business process improvements and enhancements; data policies related to privacy, accessibility, and interoperability; and applied data science. Serve as a member of committees or workgroups at the agency or department level as well as on interdepartmental groups. In this capacity, the incumbent provides professional expertise as well as representing NIDA on matters relating to policy and interpretation of resource requirements for data science. Represent the organization at professional meetings and conferences where the focus is addiction-related data science and neuroinformatics.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• 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.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Position requires Education. Please submit transcripts.

Qualifications

Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree, or graduate/higher level degree with a major study in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a field that is directly related to the position. OR You possess a combination of education (at least 30 semester hours) and additional appropriate/related experience that is the equivalent to a major in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or a field directly related to the position. To qualify for the GS-15 Data Scientist, you will need to have: At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: 1) providing technical expertise and project leadership in advancing strategic initiatives in the use and effectiveness of data- and knowledge-driven methods; 2) providing oversight on the implementation and integration of state-of-the-art technologies and solutions for the organization; 3) leading the conceptual formulation, design, implementation and statistical interpretation of neuroscience, addiction science, and/or substance use disorder research data and knowledge-driven methods that address the evolving needs of an organization; and 4) collaborating with researchers and administrative staff in applying technical expertise to support a variety of causes related to neuroscience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12353055

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Nathaniel Balsley
• Email: [email protected]