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: The incumbent will advise the SES Director as Chief Analytics Officer (CAO) on DoD Data, Analytics, and AI Adoption Strategy, and relevant national policies, guiding application to SDDC, JDPAC, USTRANSCOM, COCOM, and DoD missions.

Duties

Lead the development and implementation of data science and advanced analytics capabilities to support key decisions and operations. Supervise and manage a multi-disciplinary team of data scientists, computer scientists, operations research analysts, engineers, and information systems specialists. Serve as the senior technical expert on data science methodologies, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data visualization techniques. Prepare and present briefings to senior officials to obtain approval. Design and conduct complex research and developmental assessments using advanced scientific, statistical, and predictive techniques. Develop roadmaps, strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency in data sourcing and analytics application. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities, including planning staffing needs, selecting candidates, and evaluating performance. Plan, organize, and execute strategic data analytic services to support DoD missions. Identify and address existing or potential areas of concern, trends, and comparable factors to enhance data program operations. Identify employee developmental needs and provide or arrange for training to maintain and improve job performance. Develop analytical and mathematical models for use in evaluation and testing sequences to solve problems and enhance performance.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• This position has an occasional Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 Supervisory Data Scientist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 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 equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Designing and/or implementing complex statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and/or analytical tools to solve organizational problems; (2) Developing and/or implementing Federal regulations, policies, standards, and procedural guidance to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements ; (3) Designing and/or conducting complex research and developmental assessments using advanced scientific, statistical, and predictive techniques to solve high visibility critical issues; (4) Preparing detailed reports, documentation, and presentations for various audiences; and (5) Providing guidance to a team of data scientists, analysts, engineers, or staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Creativity and InnovationOral CommunicationProblem SolvingProgram ManagementResearchStrategic PlanningWritten Communication 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-14).

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-W0ZAAA MSDDC TRANS ENGINEERING AGENCY DO NOT MAIL Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]