This position will be filled through use of TSA's Direct Hire Authority pursuant to TSA MD 1100.30-26. Under the Direct-Hire Authority, category grouping and Veterans' Preference does not apply. Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life.

Duties

This Supervisory Data Scientist position is located in Enterprise Support (ES), Information Technology (IT), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Develops new and improved concepts, principles, and techniques for data science and advanced analytics methods. Derives meaning from big data, including structure, or loosely structure data. Works with teams to serve as resource leader for implementation of large scale and complex data analytics projects and products. Professional mastery of the principles, concepts, and practices of computer science with knowledge in related disciplines, such as information technology, data modeling, machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistics and higher mathematics to support the design, development, and operation of systems for ingesting, storing, and analyzing data at scale. Directs internal and external process reviews, studies, projects, and data validation efforts. Provides management and oversight of assigned staff. Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirements: Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory probationary period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position.

Requirements

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Education Requirements, to qualify for the SV-K Pay Band (equivalent to GS-15), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-J or GS-14 Pay Band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as: Expert knowledge and extensive experience in data management, data analysis, database management technologies, data mining, storage, and warehousing methods. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new data management schemas, plan and coordinate the development of data structures and access strategies, identify system requirements, and validate data sources to align with business and mission requirements. Mastery of computer science principles, concepts, and practices, coupled with in-depth knowledge of related disciplines such as information technology, data modeling, machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistics, and higher mathematics. Proven ability to plan and conduct research, develop new concepts, approaches, tools, and techniques that expand knowledge of data science and informatics, and provide expert advice and consultation. Expert knowledge and technical skills in managing emerging technologies, new IT development processes, and solutions, as well as identifying opportunities to improve agency programs and IT activities. Extensive experience in applying forward-thinking design and development principles, leveraging data visualization and communication techniques, and practicing human-centered design throughout the project lifecycle. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Resumes must include the following: Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e. band or grade) Utilizing the USAJOBS Resume Builder and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Education

In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) below (A or B) to be considered qualified for the position:

Basic Requirements:

A. Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements in 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. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field.

For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses from an accredited college or university, which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. The information must be provided with the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, the applicant must supply a transcript or certification of degree.

Contacts

• Address ES - Information Technology 6595 Springfield Center Dr Springfield, VA 22150 US
• Name: HC ServeU Customer Care
• Email: [email protected]