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Job opening: Data Scientist

Salary: $89 054 - 137 669 per year
Relocation: YES
Employment Type: Full-time
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. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STEM Positions and Cyber Security and related positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Click on Learn More About This Agency for information about this position.

Duties

Plans and conducts, as project lead or member of a study team, relevant research and analytical studies of problems to support critical G1 operational problems and/or decisions. Renders in-depth proficiency level sufficient to assist, consult to, or lead others in the application of operations research techniques and in-depth knowledge of data science techniques and methodologies. Identifies, creates, and employs the appropriate statistical, algorithmic, mining, forecasting, predictive, and visualization techniques. Recommends data collection, integration, and retention requirements; and makes recommendations for improvements to methods and algorithms, based on knowledge of best practices. Evaluates the performance of decision systems, models, and tools; involves peers and team members in analyzing strengths and weaknesses in performance, and spearheads pilots and planned functional or technical change initiatives. Directs and coordinates specific data mining, analysis, advanced modeling, development of mathematical algorithms, and computer program design activities. Utilizes data from various sources and information systems to provide advice and support other organizations on issues related to data science and data analysis. Stays abreast of industry trends, in order to provide forward-thinking proposals and recommendations to senior management and executives/leadership.

Requirements

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
  • This position may require temporary duty (TDY) travel 10% of the time.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens; Military Spouse In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 Education Requirement for Data Scientist: 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. AND Specialized Experience: Specialized Experience for GS-12:One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Analyzing complex data analytics projects involving statistical, algorithmic, mining, forecasting, predictive, and/or visualization techniques; (2) Developing innovative approaches to complex situations and/or problems with databases; and (3) Producing data analysis leveraging data science methodologies to increase the production of relevant data.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). AND/OR Specialized Experience for GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Applying advanced data analysis techniques to identify the methods, processes, algorithms, tools, and/or systems to interpret findings to help optimize programs; (2) Conducting projects which require analysis of interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and/or productivity of substantive mission; and (3) Applying complex research that inform operational requirements to ensure program efficiency.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Data AnalysisData ManagementTechnical Competence

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-W0QFAA HQ MIL SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DIST CMD DO NOT MAIL Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
  • Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
  • Email: [email protected]

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