This vacancy for a Data Scientist position in the Department of Commerce located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Data Scientist, 1560-12, FPL GS-13 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

Participates in planning, designing, developing, and implementing state-of-the-art data science applications, models, technologies, and guide principles for data use and analysis. Conducts research and statistical analysis on available data, as directed, and presents findings in suitable formats. Alters instructions, methodologies, and/or guidelines, as directed. Writes and executes program code to perform data processes that is clear and efficient, interprets and analyzes results, and uses data visualization to communicate insights and outcomes to stakeholders. Collaborates with other team members to support the aggregation of software and hardware technologies required to integrate resources and provide a useful, usable, and enabling framework for programs. Participates in the development of new user interfaces and supports adapting tools for displaying scientific information; implements common data standards and metadata schema for discoverability and interoperability of data, as directed.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• This is a BARGAINING unit position.
• This position may be covered by one or more of the following bargaining units: American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2782(HQ). If you have specific questions, please contact the HR Specialist.
• This is an open continuous announcement. The initial cutoff date for referral is 6/17/24. After this date, the cut off dates are as follows: 7/16/24 and 8/16/24.

Qualifications

This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see, 24-BOC-12398631-ST-KC. Applicants eligible under 24-BOC-12398631-ST-KC may apply to both announcements. Minimum Education Requirement: A. 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 B. 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. AND Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: participating in research and statistical analysis on available data and evaluates the effectiveness of statistical programs/applications; modifying instructions, methodologies, and/or guidelines as necessary to achieve program objectives; developing program material and documentation; developing or presenting training to internal or external audiences on data science topics; participating in the analysis of management information requirements to develop program or administrative reporting systems including the systems specifications, data gathering and analytical techniques, and systems evaluation methodology; performing queries using various types of database and analytical tools (e.g., SQL Server). Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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.

Contacts

• Address Chief Administrative Officer 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US
• Name: Kyva Carroll
• Phone: 301-763-9744
• Email: [email protected]